European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
People insured in the public health system (e-EFKA) who travel temporarily to another EU/EEA country or Switzerland
Free card — covers emergency/necessary medical care on the same terms as people insured in the host country
Who can get it
Official evidence · Κανονισμός (ΕΚ) 883/2004 & 987/2009 · Checked: 2026-09-25
Based on official sources. For the latest criteria, contact the relevant authority.
How to apply
The steps to apply yourself. Free: you don’t need to pay anyone.
Required Documents
Usually the details gov.gr already holds about you are enough.
Step by step
- 1
Sign in to gov.gr with your TAXISnet codes
You sign in ONLY through the official government page. Never enter your codes anywhere else.
- 2
Open the application service
Go to the official pageAuthority: e-ΕΦΚΑ
- 3
Fill in and submit the application
Enter your details, upload anything requested and submit. Keep the protocol number.
- 4
Track your application
Progress and the final decision appear in your account on the authority / gov.gr.
Indicative guide — the application and final decision are made by the competent authority.
Indicative results — not an official assessment.
The eligibility check, browsing and the full guide are free.
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What it is
People insured in the public health system (e-EFKA, Electronic National Social Security Fund) who travel temporarily to another EU/EEA country or Switzerland. Application period: open all year, online application, delivery within 5-10 working days.
Lifecycle*
ActivePermanent/ongoing benefit
No fixed end date is currently recorded.
*Cycles, deadlines, and availability may change regularly. Always confirm with the official source before applying.
Benefit details
- Provider
- e-ΕΦΚΑ
- Category
- Health & Care
- Status
- Active
- Type of benefit
- Information
Details last verified: 26/09/2026