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FAQs – EHICs

What if I am abroad and unable to present my EHIC?

How do I apply for an EHIC that is still valid if it is lost or stolen?

How do I fill in the EHIC application to apply for an EHIC for my child?

Can I renew my EHIC

Does the EHIC cover Repatriation

My employer has sent me abroad temporarily to work in another EU country. I was given the A1 and S1 forms before leaving. I’ve registered in my host country using my S1 form, where I now have full healthcare cover. Where do I apply for my European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) – in my home country or my host country?

Apply for your EHIC in your home country, where you are insured and were given the S1 form.

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