New rules for Brits travelling to France, Spain, Greece, Germany, Holland and other EU countries give peace of mind to holidaymakers
These new rules mean that those travelling can do so with confidence
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New rules agreed by the UK and European Union will ensure that Brits can continue to access emergency and medical care when travelling to the EU.
There were concerns that Brits would be forced to pay for medical treatment when travelling in countries such as France, Spain, Greece, Germany, Holland once the UK left the EU and the European Health Insurance Cards (EHIC) scheme expired.
UK launches Global Health Insurance Card Date published: 13 January 2021
UK residents’ rights to emergency and medically necessary healthcare will continue when travelling in the EU
UK residents will now be able to apply for a UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) to replace European Health Insurance Cards (EHIC) when their current EHIC expires.
Under Britain’s new agreement with the EU, UK residents’ rights to emergency and medically necessary healthcare will continue when travelling in the EU. This includes medically necessary treatment for a pre-existing or chronic condition.
Current European Health Insurance Cards (EHIC) are valid as long as they are in date and people can continue to use these when travelling to the EU.