You can use a UK GHIC or UK EHIC while visiting:
- a European Union (EU) country - if you're travelling to an overseas territory of an EU country, check if your UK EHIC or UK GHIC will cover you
- Switzerland - read information about who's entitled to healthcare in Switzerland
- Norway
- Iceland
- Liechtenstein
For Montenegro, Saint Helena, Ascension Island or Tristan da Cunha, this only applies to the UK GHIC. The UK EHIC does not cover these countries.
If you’re a UK resident, you’re automatically entitled to state healthcare in the Republic of Ireland on the same basis as an Irish citizen. You can show the treatment facility proof of your residency such as a driving licence or passport.
UK GHIC and UK EHIC cards are not a replacement for private travel insurance.
French Overseas Territories
These French territories will also accept UK GHIC and UK EHIC:
- Martinique
- Mayotte
- Guadeloupe
- Reunion
- French Guiana
- Saint-Martin
- Corsica
Read information on how to access healthcare in these counties on GOV.UK.
A UK GHIC may become valid in more countries in the future.
Crown dependencies
Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man are not part of the UK. If you ordinarily live there, you're not entitled to a UK GHIC or UK EHIC.
If you're visiting, you can use a UK GHIC if medically necessary treatment is needed.