EIHC

An EIHC is a European International Health Card. And may be used in any EEA Country and Switzerland.

Austria Belgium Cyprus (but not Northern Cyprus) Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy

Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland

It covers you for free or reduced medical treatment whilst you are a tourist in any of the above countries.

You can apply online at http://www.dh.gov.uk/

Travelling to other countries, you will need private health insurance.

Travel Insurance

Taking out travel insurance can help cover emergencies whilst you are way. It can be very inexpensive and is worth while having. Covering everything from lost documents, money and travel delays, and also legal cover if you get into any trouble.

Many travel insurance policies include Medical Cover. Please check in advance as policies can vary greatly.

You will need private health insurance if visiting a non EEA country (see list above).