Health cover for temporary visitors in Switzerland (2026)

Last reviewed: 30 October 2026

In short: Switzerland accepts the EHIC for people staying temporarily, with a flat cost-sharing amount for visitors. Planned treatment needs form S2 instead. The sources read do not state whether private care or repatriation is covered.

RuleWhat applies
Health cards acceptedUnplanned care during a temporary visitEHIC [1]
What the card coversUnplanned care during a temporary visitThe EHIC covers people staying temporarily in Switzerland (for example holiday, study, business trip or visiting family). Visitors pay a flat cost-sharing amount of CHF 92 per 30 days for adults and CHF 33 for children under 18, plus CHF 15 per hospital day from age 25. [2]
Private care coveredUnplanned care during a temporary visit⚠ Not yet verified
Repatriation coveredUnplanned care during a temporary visit⚠ Not yet verified
Planned treatment coveredUnplanned care during a temporary visitNo [1]
Body to contactUnplanned care during a temporary visitGemeinsame Einrichtung KVG (Olten), which provides benefits in Switzerland for people insured in the EU/EFTA or the UK. [1]

Notes

  • A provisional replacement certificate (PEB) is equivalent to the EHIC. The page read does not mention the UK GHIC by name.
  • The sources read do not say whether private care is covered.
  • The sources read do not say whether repatriation is covered.
  • For people who travel to Switzerland for medical treatment the proof of entitlement is form S2, issued by the home insurer, not the EHIC.

Sources

  1. Gemeinsame Einrichtung KVG: Leistungsanspruch (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
  2. Gemeinsame Einrichtung KVG: Kostenbeteiligungen (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources

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