If you’re studying in the European Union (EU), Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, or Liechtenstein, you may be eligible for a UK EHIC if you’re either:
- an EU national
- a UK national who was studying in the EU, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Switzerland before 1 January 2021
- a non-UK or EU national with limited or indefinite leave to remain. You need to have started your course before 1 January 2021
If you're a non-UK or EU national student, you can apply online.
Non-UK or EU national students cannot use this card for treatment in Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein unless one of these countries is your country of study.
To apply for a UK EHIC if you're an EU national, email nhsbsa.ehicapplicationsohs@nhsbsa.nhs.uk and include:
- the name and address of the UK educational institution if you're travelling as part of your course
- the address of where you're studying in the EU
- your address in the UK
- details of the qualification you're studying for
- the dates your course started and is due to finish
If you started your course after 1 January 2021 or you're planning to study in an EU country, you must apply for a student UK Global Health Insurance Card (UK GHIC).
Read more information about how to apply for a student GHIC.
You cannot use this card for treatment in Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein unless one of these countries is your country of study.