Secure a free Global or European health insurance card to recieve free medical assistance from state hospitals in Cyprus!
Please note however, that whilst these cards enable you to get basic health care free of charge, it is still advisable to take out extra health insurance if you will require are likely to require extra or advanced health care.
European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR EU NATIONALS
European Union citizens can receive free medical assistance from all state hospitals across Cyprus. A free European Health Insurance Card, however, is required and this is easily obtained before travelling. EHIC medical cards are normally issued for up to five years and provide access to free state medical treatment anywhere within the European Union, which includes Cyprus. To qualify, the recipient must be a citizen of any European Union member state. Citezens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland also benefit from this scheme.
Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC)
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR UK NATIONALS
Citizens of the United Kingdom can receive free medical assistance from all state hospitals across Cyprus. A free Global Health Insurance Card is required, however, is required and this is easily obtained before travelling. GHIC’s medical cards are normally issued for up to five years and provide access to free state medical treatment anywhere within the European Union, which includes Cyprus. To qualify, the recipient must be a citizen of the united Kingdom
Private Health Insurance
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR NON-EU & UK NATIONALS
There is currently no provision for free medical assistance in Cyprus for non-United Kingdom or European Union nationals. All visitors from outside of these these areas should purchase private travel insurance and make sure that all possible medical eventualities are covered.
