How do I apply for a UK Global Health Insurance Card (UK GHIC) if I'm a member of the armed forces?

You can apply for a UK GHIC online.

If you live at a British Forces Post Office (BFPO) address, you must select you live in the UK when completing your application. 

When entering your address:

1. Select ‘Enter address manually’.
2. Enter your forces personnel number in the ‘House number and name’ field.
3. Enter your BFPO postcode in the ‘UK postcode’ field.
4. Enter your unit address in the ‘Street’, ‘Town’ and ‘County’ fields.
5. Leave the country field as ‘UK’.

The UK GHIC alongside the military’s contracts with International SOS, will cover for both medically necessary and routine healthcare.

If you have a spouse, they must apply for their own UK GHIC. Alternatively, they can be added as a dependant on the main applicant's UK GHIC application if they're eligible.

Your spouse may also need to apply for an S1 form while they’re living in a country. They must contact HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for the appropriate documentation.