What will happen if I catch Covid-19 while I’m abroad?

COVID TESTING

Coming down with Covid on holiday can be a big and costly problem, so it’s best to make sure you know what you must do if the worst happens – and if you can afford it.

PAYMENTS

Make sure you have the money needed for any payments or adequate insurance before you go.

QUARANTINE

Some countries insist you enter a quarantine hotel – and you may have to pay for it. EHIC or GHIC cards cannot be used to cover the cost of staying in a quarantine hotel.

MEDICAL TREATMENT

If you do need medical treatment in a country covered by the EHIC/GHIC scheme, the UK Government will fund this treatment as usual.