New EHIC card Application or Renew your existing Card [Guide]

What is EHIC card application?

The European Health Insurance card is one of its kind and helps European citizens to seek low-cost or subsidized rate medical care in other European nations. People traveling from one EU state to another, as well as those on short visits, get to avail themselves the health rebates. Exceptions to short visits include students for whom the period is extended to a year compared to the usual three months.

There are several different ways in which an application form can be sent based on where you live. If you are in Ireland or in EU nations, EEA (European Economic Area), or Switzerland, your application process will be different. If you are filing for the United Kingdom, you are filing a GHIC that is slightly different from EHIC.

For Irish residents, you must use the three below processes for application.

1. Visit your local health office to submit your application.
2. Send your application through post
3. Do it online if you live in Ireland and if you have their payment scheme card or their medical card.

People in North West and South Dublin, Kildare, and West Wicklow apply by visiting their local health office.

Steps for NEW EHIC card Application online

Step 1- To submit your application online, Search EHIC Card on google or visit www2.hse.ie/services/ehic/ehic.html

Step 2– Next choose the best suitable option to apply. Like if you live in Ireland you can Click on the “Apply online-if you live in Ireland” button and many other options like this.

Step 3- After clicking on it, Enter your personal details, address, and other related information in the below-given segments.

What are the application requirements?

To apply you must fulfill a few requirements;

1. You must be more than 16 years.
2. You must be working in different locations and if you enter your office addresses, you will be covered.
3. Self-employed people will also be covered if you can prove your self-employment.
4. You can apply for them if you live in Ireland or the EU, EEA or other member states, even Switzerland.

How to renew EHIC Card?

To renew your EHIC card, you will need to follow the given procedures.

1. Keep your old card with you
2. Also, have your PPS number with you

NHS EHIC card renewal of applications can be filed online by following the below process.

Step 1- Go online and move to the European Health Insurance card segment or you can click on the given “Renew or replace EHIC” button.

Step 2- Next, you will see application options. Click on the “EHIC Renewal”

Step 3- Add your 10-digit expired card number & your PPSN Number.

Step 4- Confirm the address where you want to get the card.

Step 5- The process is free and the EHIC card renewal UK is free and similar to the EHIC process.

What is the last day to apply for EHIC card?

Recently there was a false report generating claims that 22^nd March was the EHIC card application deadline but the claims are false as there are no such deadlines. You must submit your card whenever it is about to expire.

FAQs

Can you still apply for a European health insurance card?

As the post-Brexit EHIC news is completely false, you can apply anytime your card expires.

How long does it take to get an EHIC card UK?

UK residents can get the GHIC card within 10 days so goes for the EHIC card.

Why can't i renew my EHIC card online?

Just check your network connections and also check if there is some system issue. If everything is working fine, you surely can proceed with the EHIC card renewal online.

Do you need an EHIC card for Ireland?

Yes, you need to get an EHIC card for Ireland.

Conclusion

If you are in the United Kingdom, you need to file the GHIC card and in Ireland or other nations, you need to file the EHIC card.