How do I renew my EHIC card online?

Apply to renew your European Health Insurance Card online.

  1. Select Renew Current Card at the top of the screen.
  2. Enter the 10-digit ID number on your expired Card. This number on the front of the card at the bottom left.
  3. Confirm the address to which the Card will be sent.

How do I contact EHIC?

If you fall into any of these categories or you are unsure about your eligibility for a UK EHIC, please contact the enquiry line on 0300 330 1350 or +44 191 279 0575 if calling from abroad.

Can I renew an expired EHIC card?

If you have a UK European Health Insurance Card ( EHIC ) it will be valid until the expiry date on the card. Once it expires, you’ll need to apply for a GHIC to replace it.

How do I change details on my EHIC card?

Updating your details on your EHIC card is a relatively simple task, and the easiest way to do it is online. Log onto the website, update the details on your account and a new card with your new details will be automatically sent out to you.

Is Today last day to apply for EHIC card?

Are EHIC cards still available? The last date to apply for or renew an EHIC card was the 31st December 2020.

Is it too late to apply for an EHIC card?

There is no deadline to apply for a GHIC or EHIC. If you have an existing EHIC, you can continue to use it until it expires.

What do I do if my EHIC hasn’t arrived?

If you’ve applied for your UK EHIC but haven’t received it, you don’t need to contact us unless it’s to provide further information we have requested. We’ll be in touch about your application as soon we can.

Can I renew my EHIC card at the post office?

The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), formerly known as the E111, was available from the Post Office. However, the Post Office no longer provide the check and send service in their branches or via the website.

Is my EHIC card still valid after Brexit?

Is my EHIC still valid after Brexit? Yes, you can still use a UK-issued EHIC after Brexit. So if you already have an EHIC and you’re going on a temporary visit to an EU country – perhaps for a holiday, to study or for work – you can use it to access state healthcare until it expires.

Can I access my EHIC card online?

AND it’s free! You can do your European Health card renewal online using the EHIC application form on the NHS website to get your new free EHIC card. What is this? Alternatively, you can apply through the post.

Do I need to change address on my EHIC card?

You must update the EHIC system each time you move house, and this is a relatively simple process.

How long does it take to get an EHIC card?

within 10 days
The easiest was to get one is by using the GHIC online application form. You should apply about two weeks before your EHIC expires, as the new card usually arrives within 10 days, according to the government website.