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Claim a refund for treatment costs related to pre-planned treatment (S2)
An S2 certificate will cover eligible state-funded healthcare costs for pre-approved treatment received, within the dates of issue, on the same basis as a resident of the country you are receiving your treatment in.
Some countries may ask you to…
Where you can use your card
There are 2 types of cards available for healthcare cover when you’re travelling abroad. You can apply for either:
a UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC)
a UK European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
These both provide the same cover, but the…
Contact Overseas Healthcare Services
UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC)
Apply online for a new or replacement UK GHIC
If you cannot apply for a UK GHIC using our online service or you are currently experiencing difficulties with an outstanding application, contact us using…
Applying for healthcare cover for living abroad
If you’re living in an EU country, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, or Liechtenstein, you might be entitled to an S1. An S1 gives you the same healthcare cover as a resident of those countries with the UK responsible for the costs.
An S1 does not…
Healthcare abroad for posted workers and people with some exportable benefits
If you’re a UK State Pensioner living in or moving to an EU country, you can apply online for an S1. For more information, visit our page on applying for healthcare cover for living abroad.
You might also be entitled to an S1 if you:
work in an…