Important information for people using E111 forms

On 31 December 2005, your E111 ceased to be valid. From 1 January 2006, you need a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) to receive healthcare that becomes necessary during your visit to an EEA country or Switzerland.

You can apply for a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) online, by phone or by post. You can apply for an EHIC for your spouse/partner and any children up to the age of 16 (or 19 if they are in full-time education) at the same time as applying for your own. If you are a foster parent or guardian (including boarding school teaching staff), you can apply on behalf of any children you are looking after. You must be over 16 to apply as a main applicant.

Before you apply, you will need to have the following information to hand for everyone you are applying for: 

• name and date of birth
• NHS or national insurance (NI) number.

To apply now, follow the link https://www.ehic.org.uk/InternetPROD/home.do