What is GHIC card application?
The GHIC stands for Global Health Insurance Card, and it has replaced the EHIC as a result of the United Kingdom’s new agreement with the European Union.
When visiting an EU nation, UK citizens can use the card to obtain state-provided emergency and “essential healthcare” at a reduced cost or for free, under the same conditions as a local.
According to the NHS website, “required healthcare” is defined as “healthcare that becomes medically essential during your stay and that you cannot reasonably wait to get once you return to the UK.”
Emergency care and trips to A&E, oxygen and renal dialysis, and therapy for a long-term or pre-existing medical condition are just a few examples.
As long as you are not giving birth overseas, routine maternity care is covered. Healthcare that you go deliberately to get is not considered necessary.
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How to apply for GHIC card application?
On the NHS website, you may apply for a GHIC.
Applying for a GHIC is completely free. Some websites demand a fee to assist you with your application; they are unneeded and you should not use them.
You’ll need to give the following information:
- Full name
- Address
- Date of birth
- National Insurance (England and Wales)
- CHI number (Scotland)
- Health and Care number (Northern Ireland)
Who can apply for a UK GHIC?
If you fulfil one of the following requirements, you may be eligible for a UK GHIC:
- You are lawfully residing in the United Kingdom and do not have access to healthcare supplied by an EU member state.
- You’re a resident of the EU with a UK-issued S1, E121, E106, or E109 form.
- You are a resident of the EU having an A1 document issued by the United Kingdom.
- You’re a family member or dependent of someone who has already been granted access.
Can I apply for GHIC online?
The majority of individuals can use the internet option to apply.
If you fall into one of the following categories, you must contact NHS Overseas Healthcare Services since you will not be able to apply online.
- If you’re a student from the European Union.
- If you have an A1 visa from the United Kingdom.
- If you’re a nanny or au pair.
- Careers of Chen and Ibrahim/Teixeira.
You may be able to apply for a new UK EHIC for yourself and any additional children you have who are not EU, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, or Switzerland nationals if you are not from any of these countries or from the UK or Ireland.
You won’t be able to apply if your right to stay in the UK is based on your care for a British person (Zambrano carer).
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How long will my new GHIC take to arrive?
Within 10 days of submitting your application, you should receive your new GHIC card. To guarantee that your card arrives on time, you should apply at least two weeks before you want to travel.
