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Do you have to have a work permit or some kind of health document to work in Europe as a EU citizen?

April 26, 2017Citizen DOCUMENT EU Europe Health permit Travel

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Do you have to have a work permit or some kind of health document to work in Europe as a EU citizen?

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The quickest way to get a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is to apply online. You can also apply by phone, or by post, but this will take longer. An EHIC entitles you to free, or reduced-cost, medical treatment, if you become ill, or have an accident, while you’re visiting Europe. From 2005, the EHIC card replaced the E111 form which is no longer valid.. If you’re travelling to mainland Europe, and you haven’t got an EHIC, you should apply for one before you go. Make sure that you allow enough time for your card to arrive before you travel. The delivery times vary, depending on how you apply. http://www.nhs.uk/chq/pages/1073.aspx?Ca… Since 1 January 1992 the citizens of any country in the European Union or the European Economic Area have been able to work in any Member State. As long as they ar