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You can use this free service to apply for and renew the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). You can also check if you hold a valid EHIC.
Those entitled to medical assistance and their dependent beneficiaries who meet the requirements of Spanish law and EU Social Security Regulations.
You can request or renew the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) for the holder entitled to healthcare and for their beneficiaries.
You can also check if you hold a valid EHIC.
To verify your identity, the system will send you a code, via SMS, to the telephone number that is previously registered in Social Security. If your telephone number is not registered or is out of date, you can report this through the telephone and e-mail change and noticeservice.
Countries where the EHIC is valid: Germany, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Denmark, Slovakia, Slovenia, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Czech Republic, Romania, Sweden, United Kingdom and Switzerland
The EHIC is not valid when the purpose of travel is to receive medical treatment. In such a case, the National Social Security Institute (INSS) or the Social Marine Institute (ISM) must issue the corresponding form, having first received an affirmative report from the Health Service.
More information on "Scheduled medical treatment".
In certain cases, you will have to pay a fixed amount or percentage of healthcare expenses, in line with the conditions applicable to residents in the State to which you are travelling. These amounts are not reimbursable.
For more information please visit:
https://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=1021&langId=es
The EHIC is valid from the date of receipt until the expiry date indicated on the card. Use of the EHIC during the validity period is dependent on the holder continuing to meet the requirements that resulted in the certificate being issued. Otherwise, expenses incurred may be recovered as undue benefits, in accordance with the provisions of article 76 of Regulation (EC) 883/04.
The EHIC will be sent in a period of no more than 5 days to the address you have indicated:
To access this service check you have the necessary technical requirements.
El acceso a este servicio estará habilitado únicamente cuando se identifique como persona física