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Carrying the European Health Insurance Card
Carry the free European Health Insurance Card, which gives access to necessary healthcare in the EU.
- Time
- ⏱ 10 min
- Difficulty
- ◆ easy
What you need
- European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
How to do it
- Check your card before the trip and take it with you.
- Keep in mind that the card does not guarantee treatment abroad.
Sources
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- employment-social-affairs.ec.europa.eu (opens in a new tab)
Diese kostenlose Karte eröffnet während eines vorübergehenden Aufenthalts den Zugang zu medizinisch notwendigen Leistungen des öffentlichen Gesundheitswesens in allen 27 EU-Ländern
Sie bietet keine Garantie für eine kostenlose Behandlung.
