Health cover for temporary visitors by country
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
Whether the EHIC or GHIC is accepted for unplanned care during a short stay, what it covers and what it does not. Pick a country for the full list of rules, each with its official source.
| Country | Health cards accepted | Private care covered | Repatriation covered | Planned treatment covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | EHIC and GHIC | No | No | No |
| Netherlands | EHIC and GHIC | No | No | No |
| United Kingdom | Unplanned care during a temporary visit, England: EHIC (EU visitors) | Unplanned care during a temporary visit, England: No | Unplanned care during a temporary visit, England: No | Unplanned care during a temporary visit, England: No |
| France | EHIC and GHIC | No | No | No |
| Spain | EHIC and GHIC | No | No | No |
| Italy | EHIC and GHIC | No | No | No |
| Ireland | EHIC and GHIC | No | No | No |
| Australia | ⚠ Not yet verified | No | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Poland | EHIC and GHIC | No | No | No |
| Portugal | EHIC and GHIC | No | No | No |
| Belgium | EHIC | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | No |
| Sweden | EHIC and GHIC | No | No | No |
| Austria | EHIC | No | No | No |
| Greece | EHIC | No | No | No |
| Switzerland | EHIC (or replacement certificate) | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | No |
| Denmark | EHIC | No | No | No |
| Czechia | EHIC | No | No | No |
| Hungary | EHIC and GHIC | No | No | No |
| Finland | EHIC and GHIC | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | No |
| Norway | EHIC (physical card) and UK GHIC | ⚠ Not yet verified | Travel home not covered | Not for travel solely for treatment |
| Croatia | EHIC | No | No | No |
| Romania | EHIC | No | No | No |
Before you rely on it
This comparison covers national rules. Regional or local rules can apply on top of them, and rules change. A rule marked “to verify” has not yet been confirmed against an official source. Each country page links to the official sources, and those are the place to confirm the details before you act.
General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.