EHI Card
European Health Insurance Card
Young Fine Gael, in co-operation with Senator Neale Richmond, are urging anyone planning a holiday to a European destination to ensure they get a European Health Insurance Card.
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) gives you the right to access state-provided healthcare during a temporary stay in another European Economic Area (EEA) country, and Switzerland.
The EHI card guarantees entitlement to treatment in any public hospital in any of the 30 countries. This means that anything that might happen to you on holidays, or any medical need you might have is covered to allow you to continue your stay and come back home as planned.
The card entitles you to the same healthcare as citizens of that country so in many cases treatment will be free and even if not, you will make a significant saving on the costs if you have a card.
To Apply
To apply if you already have a medical card or a drug payment scheme card:
If you do not have a medical card or a drugs payment scheme card:
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Apply in person by completing an application form at your Local Health Office
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Apply by post by downloading an application form from this page. Complete the application form and return it by post to your Local Health Office
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Here is the Application Form in English
Here is the Foirm Iarratais As Gaeilge
If you are travelling soon, you should request a temporary replacement certificate:
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Apply for a temporary replacement certificate online
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Go to your Local Health Office to request one in person
If you are resident outside Ireland, living in another EU/EEA State
- Here is the Application Form for Residents of EU/EEA States
