How do I apply for a UK Global Health Insurance Card (UK GHIC) if I'm a member of the armed forces?

You can apply for a UK GHIC online if you have both a:

• National Insurance (NI) number
• UK or BFPO address

If you cannot apply online, send the details of your application to our helpdesk using our online form.

You can also apply for eligible family members.

If you're living at a BFPO address, you must select you live in the UK when completing your application. When you're entering your address:

1. Select Enter address manually on the 'Find your home address' screen.
2. Enter your service number, rank or title and your name in the ‘Address Line 1' field.
3. Enter your BFPO postcode in the ‘postcode’ field – use the GOV.UK website to confirm the postcode for your BFPO address.
4. Enter your unit, regiment or HM ship in the ‘Address Line 2’ field.
5. Enter the BFPO number and operation if you're deployed, in the 'Town or City' field. 

The UK GHIC alongside the military’s contracts with International SOS, should cover both medically necessary and routine healthcare.