E111 / EHIC information
Health advice for travellers
This section tells you how to get medical treatment abroad, including information on the European Health Insurance card, or EHIC - the replacement for the E111.
About this section
Every year, people living in the UK go on more than 60 million trips abroad. Find out how this section of the website can help you have a healthy journey and to deal successfully with any medical emergencies that might happen.
About this sectionThe European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)Getting medical treatment around the world
In most countries around the world you will have to pay for treatment so travellers are strongly advised to take out private health insurance. The UK has reciprocal healthcare agreements with some countries, which enables travellers to receive free or low cost emergency care.
Getting medical treatment around the worldLatest health updates
Regularly updated alerts on outbreaks all over the world, together with advice for travellers about staying safe.
Latest health updatesUseful contacts
Contact details for queries about European Health Insurance Cards (EHICs) and other entitlements and benefits information.
Useful contactsEssential information on major diseases
Information on how to protect yourself from malaria, rabies, HIV/AIDS and hepatitis by planning ahead and taking some simple precautions while you are away.
Essential information on major diseasesStaying healthy
Information on planning ahead (including information on health insurance and benefits), some general advice on staying healthy while you're away and what to do when you get home.
Staying healthyCyngor iechyd i deithwyr
Mae’r adran hon yn dangos i chi sut i gael triniaeth feddygol dramor, gan gynnwys gwybodaeth am y Cerdyn Yswiriant Iechyd Ewropeaidd, neu CYIE sy’n disodli’r E111.
Cyngor iechyd i deithwyrFurther Information - Including applying for an EHIC
For further information, including how to apply for an EHIC, please visit the Department of Health web site.
