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<p>The Government of Spain has offered to continue to maintain the existing arrangements
for reciprocal healthcare in the event that the United Kingdom leaves the European
Union without a deal. This includes access to treatment that becomes necessary during
the course of a visit to Spain.</p><p><br> This means that in Spain, UK-issued European
Health Insurance Cards (EHICs) or the equivalent would continue to be accepted as
proof of UK cover in a ‘no deal’ scenario. The UK EHIC or its equivalent would need
to be presented with a valid passport. It is important to note that UK EHICs will
be accepted in Spain for 21 months after EU exit.</p><p><br> The Government of Portugal’s
‘no deal’ unilateral offer is only extended to UK nationals. This means that other
nationals, including EU citizens, resident in the UK who presently enjoy UK EHIC cover
would be fully charged for accessing public healthcare when they visit Portugal. Only
UK passports, and not UK EHICs, would be accepted as providing proof of UK cover.
The unilateral offer covers the period from exit day until 31 December 2020.</p>
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