Britons are also reminded not to confuse the GHIC as a replacement for travel insurance. It’s important to note that a GHIC or EHIC aren’t an alternative to travel insurance and will not cover you for every circumstance, Danny Butler, insurance publisher at personal finance comparison site finder.com told Express.co.uk. Private medical treatment, repatriation and lost or stolen property would not be covered under the agreement and state-hospitals are not always available. Travel insurance covers a wider range of risks and activities and will likely adequately cover you where a GHIC or EHIC wouldn’t.
Healthcare for UK nationals living in the Netherlands
How to get healthcare if you live, work or study in the Netherlands.
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You must have health insurance cover to live in the Netherlands.
You have to pay for your medical care up to a fixed limit.
UK nationals usually access the Dutch healthcare system in one of these ways:
taking out insurance with a Dutch health insurance provider
using a European Health Insurance Card (
EHIC) or UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) for temporary stays
registering a UK-issued S1 form with the health insurance fund called ‘CZ’
Healthcare for UK nationals living in Sweden
How to get state healthcare if you live, work or study in Sweden.
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You need to be registered as a resident in Sweden to access state healthcare. You may still have to pay for some medical care.
UK nationals usually access the Swedish healthcare system in one of these ways:
registering as a resident and then registering for healthcare
using a European Health Insurance Card (
EHIC) or UK Global Health Insurance Card (
GHIC) for temporary stays
Healthcare if you live and work in Sweden
Anyone who is registered as a resident in Sweden can register for state healthcare.
The FCDO explained: You will need to download and complete a self-declaration from the Ministry of Interior before you travel.
The authority also advises: Consult the Italian Government’s online questionnaire (in English) for more advice on entry requirements and travel to Italy.
The very latest update covered new information on what to do if you have a UK prescription in Italy. Unlike in the UK, you will need to go to a pharmacy ( farmacia ) to get most over-the-counter medicines, the FCDO explained.
Italy: You will need to download and complete a self-declaration from the Ministry of Interior (Image: Getty Images)
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