Leaving and entering France - new info

[Praxinoscope]

Are EHIC's still valid?

I think they are supposed to be valid until the expiry date on the card, but that ignores the potential awkwardness of our friends in the various EU countries.

 

[LadyInBed]

Are EHIC's still valid?

Yes, until their expiry date, then apply for a GHIC
Apply for a UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC)

 

[bromleybysea]

Yes but for the fact the RYA issue the ICC which is required to sail overseas.

I don’t have an ICC certificate and I’ve been sailing to destinations in Europe for years. From Sweden to Gibraltar and every country in between, including what must be hundreds of trips to the Netherlands and France. I’ve never been asked to produce a certificate of competence of any description even on the couple of occasions I have been boarded by French or Dutch Customs. So no, I don’t think you need an ICC to sail overseas. It’s a money-spinning scam by the RYA.

 

[Robin]

AFAIK EHICs are valid until they expire but no new applications are accepted. There is a new GHIC card you can apply for after or close to expiry but that apparently doesn't cover all destinations

edited as lake sailered by Monty in bed

 

[st599]

Yes, until their expiry date, then apply for a GHIC
Apply for a UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC)

Beware, the Global HIC covers fewer countries than the European HIC.

 

[Poignard]

Are EHIC's still valid?

I believe they are until they expire.

Brexit: Will the EHIC still be valid and what is the new GHIC card?

 

[TiggerToo]

So no, I don’t think you need an ICC to sail overseas. It’s a money-spinning scam by the RYA.

it helped me with getting a charter in Croatia a couple of years ago

 

[awol]

As part of the Brexit bonus those EU citizens resident in UK (even if naturalised Brits) and their spouses and dependents are entitled to a new EHIC which covers all the previous countries including Norway, Iceland, Lichtenstein and Switzerland (ideal if you fall ill on your way to Dignitas!).