European Health Insurance Card and travel insurance
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) allows any EU citizen to access state medical care when they are travelling in another EU country. UK registered EHICs will still be valid throughout 2020.

ABTA has always advised holidaymakers and business travellers to make sure they have appropriate travel insurance, whether they have an EHIC card or not, as there are limitations to EHIC.

When travelling in the EU and beyond, it is important you take out travel insurance and check that it covers your current circumstances, including any medical conditions. If you have an annual policy, make sure you check the Terms and Conditions and contact your insurance provider if you’re not sure.

Yes. Everything will stay the same until the end of December 2020 and flights will continue as normal.

Ferry services and cruises will still sail as in any case the majority of the rules under which they operate are not based on EU rules, but are international.

Coaches will still be able to travel to and from the EU, and around EU countries as usual.

Trains from the UK to the EU will continue to operate as usual.

No. UK travellers won’t need a visa to travel to the EU for stays up to 90 days in a 180 day period.

Valid passports can still be used. The UK Government recommends that you have six months left on your passport to travel to the EU.