By Arina Smith
When you are looking to travel to Europe, there are several different elements that you need to consider. Not only do you need o think about the passports and accommodation, but you also need to consider the GHIC card and other elements such as packed items. In this article, we will be providing you with all the information you need to know about when applying for a GHIC card.
What Is A Global Health Insurance Card?
The GHIC Card is an identity card that is issued by the NHS on behalf of the Department of Work and Pensions to ensure that your safe and secure when you are travelling abroad. This card can provide you access to medical care at a reduced cost as well as any medication that you need and works alongside your health insurance to ensure that you are safe when travelling around Europe.
How Long Do You Need To Leave When Applying?
When applying for a GHIC card, it is important to leave a minimum of 2 weeks for the card to arrive. This will allow for the application to be processed and the card to be sent to you before you are due to travel in the summer months. With more information available online regarding the application process and the amount of time you need to leave, it is easier than ever to make sure that you are protected when you are travelling to several European locations from the UK.
Who Can Apply For A GHIC Card?
When looking to apply for a GHIC it is important to make sure that you are fitting the criteria these criteria are as follows:
- You must live in the UK
- You must live in the UK or you are living in the UK and studying in the EU.
- Living in the EU and being issued with a UK S1 Or A1 Document.
- Being eligible by a family member or one of the other criteria listed above.
Each of these cards should be applied for in advance as this will make sure that it arrives on time before you are set to travel.
Applying For Your Family Members:
The final element that you need to consider when looking at GHIC cards is who needs them. When you are applying for a GHIC you need to make sure that everyone that you are travelling with has one. Whether this is a spouse, a civil partner, or your children, everyone that you are travelling to Europe with needs to have a GHIC card.
This will provide them with the level of care that they need should they fall ill when you are travelling. These can then be stored with a passport and other important paperwork to ensure you have it when you needed it.
With this in mind, there are several ways that you can begin to apply with GHIC cards in a few simple steps. Which of these tips and tricks will you be using in 2021 to apply for your GHIC.
