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 ·  Posted: 20.07.2022  ·  #1
I'm sure this has been asked before, but what is the current situation regarding health insurance for NI residents travelling down south?
ie: Common travel area as opposed to mainland Europe!
We have valid Ehic cards!
Is a separate health insurance required or are these suffice?
I have tried looking online but am very confused!
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 ·  Posted: 20.07.2022  ·  #2
I'm not sure TBH. I have free travel Insurance with Monzo so never looked at it.
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 ·  Posted: 20.07.2022  ·  #3
Quote from UK govt website on common travel area - 'If you are a British or Irish citizen you have the right to access health care in either state. When visiting you also have the right to access needs-arising health care during your stay'
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 ·  Posted: 20.07.2022  ·  #4
Many thanks!
I knew someone on here would be able to enlighten me!
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 ·  Posted: 20.07.2022  ·  #5
Quote by xandra

I'm sure this has been asked before, but what is the current situation regarding health insurance for NI residents travelling down south?
ie: Common travel area as opposed to mainland Europe!
We have valid Ehic cards!
Is a separate health insurance required or are these suffice?
I have tried looking online but am very confused!


As far as I’m aware,no difference as being in the north,none
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 ·  Posted: 21.07.2022  ·  #6
https://www.citizensinformatio…tml#le6d01

Visitors from the UK
If you are a UK citizen, you have access to healthcare under the Common Travel Area while visiting Ireland. This arrangement has not been affected by the UK leaving the EU. You can bring evidence of your UK citizenship.

UK residents can access necessary healthcare when visiting Ireland. You can show any of the following as proof of UK residency:

UK-issued Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) or European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
UK driving licence
Northern Ireland voter’s card or medical card
UK biometric residence permit
2 documents showing your UK address (for example bank statement or utility bill) issued within 6 months
You will need to show photo ID if the document you present does not have a photo.

It's not always free.
If you attend an emergency department without being referred there by a GP, there is a charge of €100. The small injuries clinic is €75. There is no charge if you are referred by a GP (bring your referral letter with you).
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 ·  Posted: 21.07.2022  ·  #7
Brilliant!
I'm not terribly computer literate when looking things up.
Many thanks for your replies, much appreciated! 😊
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