Flying Abroad

European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)

In January 2006 the E111 was replaced by the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).

The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)

If you need to seek medical assistance whilst visiting a European Economic Area (EEA) country or Switzerland, a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) will entitle you to reduced-cost or free treatment.

Austria
Belgium
Cyprus (but not Northern Cyprus)
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland

For further information, please visit the Department of Health web site.

IPPI Card

The International Pilot Proficiency Identification (IPPI) card provides a standard against which all national rating programs can be compared. For further information, please see our IPPI Card page.

Further Information for foreign pilots visiting:

• France
• Germany
• Italy
• Switzerland

Advanced Courses

Pilots attending courses for post CP training (eg. XC courses and SIV training) should satisfy themselves as to the quality of instruction on offer. There are no BHPA instructor qualifications or training syllabi for these activities. For further information please download our leaflet on SIV courses.

Further Information

For overseas flying holidays, accommodation and advanced courses please see Holidays and Advanced Courses on our links pages.