State healthcare
Treatment in public medical institutions on the same terms as residents of that country.
Useful information
EHIC — the European Health Insurance Card
The card (EVAK in Latvia) entitles you to necessary state healthcare in the EU and EEA, Switzerland and the United Kingdom — on the same terms and at the same rates as local residents. It is free of charge.
What the card gives you
Urgent care
Help in case of sudden illness or injury that occurs during your trip.
Chronic conditions
Necessary treatment where a condition requires medical care while travelling.
What the card does not cover
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Private clinics
Services of private medical institutions are paid for by you.
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Return home
Medical transport back home is not included in the card.
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Planned treatment
Trips taken for the purpose of treatment are not covered.
Important
The card does not replace travel insurance. It does not cover private clinics, repatriation, trip cancellation or lost luggage. We arrange an insurance policy separately — it works alongside the card.
How to get the card
01
Application
The card is issued by the National Health Service of Latvia (NVD) — in person or online.
02
Production
The card arrives by post, so request it well in advance rather than just before departure.
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On the trip
Carry the card with you together with a valid identity document.
The card is issued by the National Health Service of Latvia; KLA Agency does not issue it, but will explain the procedure and arrange travel insurance for your route.
Before you travel
We'll help with insurance
Tell us about your trip — we will select a policy for your route, dates and travellers.
Write to us