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Are you going abroad?
If you move abroad, you should inform Kela if you are paid any benefits by Kela or have a European Health Insurance Card. Submit a notification of move to the Digital and Population Data Services Agency (DVV) too. You can request Kela to determine your right to receive treatment in Finland and in your new […]
Luxembourg
Accessing care You can obtain medically necessary treatment by presenting the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), when you are temporarily staying in Luxembourg. Medically necessary treatment refers to treatment that cannot wait for your return home. You may need such treatment in case of acute illness or accident. You can also receive treatment related to […]
Frequently asked questions on cross-border healthcare
Answers to frequently asked questions about
Croatia
Accessing care You can obtain medically necessary treatment by presenting the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), when you are temporarily staying in Croatia. Medically necessary treatment refers to treatment that cannot wait for your return home. You may need such treatment in case of acute illness or accident. You can also receive treatment related to […]
Falling ill abroad
You can obtain medically necessary treatment by presenting the European Health Insurance Card, when you are temporarily staying in another EU or EEA country, the United Kingdom or in Switzerland. Apply for the card from Kela. Medically necessary treatment refers to treatment that cannot wait for your return home. Temporary residence usually refers to a […]
Estonia
Accessing care You can obtain medically necessary treatment by presenting the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), when you are temporarily staying in Estonia. Medically necessary treatment refers to treatment that cannot wait for your return home. You may need such treatment in case of acute illness or accident. You can also receive treatment related to […]
Austria
Accessing care You can obtain medically necessary treatment by presenting the European Health Insurance Card, when you are temporarily staying in Austria. Medically necessary treatment refers to treatment that cannot wait for your return home. You may need such treatment in case of acute illness or accident. You can also receive treatment related to pregnancy […]
Tips for travelling abroad for treatment
This page provides tips on travelling for treatment to EU and EEA countries, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Cyprus
Accessing care You can obtain medically necessary treatment by presenting the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), when you are temporarily staying in Cyprus. Medically necessary treatment refers to treatment that cannot wait for your return home. You may need such treatment in case of acute illness or accident. You can also receive treatment related to […]
Denmark
Accessing care If you are temporarily staying in Denmark, you are entitled to medically necessary treatment. Residents of the Nordic countries may also be entitled to medically necessary treatment in Greenland and the Faroe Islands. Medically necessary treatment refers to treatment that cannot wait for your return to Finland. You may need it, for example, […]