Health cover for temporary visitors in Poland (2026)
Last reviewed: 30 October 2026
In short: The card gives access to care from providers working under the Polish state system (NFZ). It does not cover private care, rescue and repatriation, or planned treatment. The National Health Fund's International Affairs Department is the contact named by the EU.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Health cards acceptedUnplanned care during a temporary visit | EHIC, GHIC [1] |
| What the card coversUnplanned care during a temporary visit | Care from providers working under the state system (look for the National Health Fund, NFZ, logo), including primary care doctors, most hospitals and dentists offering public services. Emergency medical service teams are free of charge. Medicines are paid in full or in part, and some dental treatment and materials are not covered. [1] |
| Private care coveredUnplanned care during a temporary visit | No [2] |
| Repatriation coveredUnplanned care during a temporary visit | No [2] |
| Planned treatment coveredUnplanned care during a temporary visit | No [2] |
| Body to contactUnplanned care during a temporary visit | National Health Fund (NFZ), Central Office, International Affairs Department (Departament Współpracy Międzynarodowej). [1] |
Notes
- The Commission country page names the EHIC. GHIC acceptance in EU countries is stated on the GOV.UK collection page for UK-issued cards.
- Only providers within the public system can be used with the card; the EU page states this for the EHIC in general.
- The EU pages state this for the EHIC in general: the card does not cover rescue or repatriation.
Sources
- European Commission (Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion): Poland - European Health Insurance Card (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
- European Union (Your Europe): Health cover for temporary stays (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
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