I am a student. I have a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) issued by my home country. What kind of medical care can I get in the EU country where I’m studying?

The EHIC allows you to obtain any medical treatment that you need while you are temporarily studying in another EU country (such as emergency treatment). It gives students access to whatever medical treatment is necessary, depending on the nature of the medical care and the expected length of time abroad. It is up to the healthcare provider to define what types of treatment are medically “necessary”.

You should be aware that you may only use your EHIC at public healthcare providers, as it does not cover healthcare provided privately.