European Health Insurance Card

Entitles travellers to free or reduced cost medical care in many European Countries on production of the completed form, (one for each person) which is available free of charge from your local Post Office.

It is valid in all European Union Countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Sweden.

Entitles travellers to free or reduced cost medical care in many European Countries on production of the completed form, (one for each person) which is available free of charge from your local Post Office.


It is valid in all European Union Countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Sweden.

The old E111 ceased to be valid on December 31st 2004. From December 2005 the UK, together with all EU countries, introduced a new European Health Card replacing the E111 and other forms covering temporary stays.

The new card and the booklet "Health advice for travellers", can be obtained at the Post Office. You can also download the forms at
Department of Health Web Site .