• E111

Posted: **Thu Jun 02, 2005 1:26 pm**

We are coming out this Saturday.Do we need an E111?
I have had conflicting advice.
Many thanks

Posted: **Thu Jun 02, 2005 1:45 pm**

You dont "Need"an E111 form, but its a good idea to get one, you just get a form from the post office, fill it in and take it back for the postmaster to stamp it. This is valid until December when you will automaticlly be sent a small credit type card, this will be the perminent E111 card. (You will need a form for each person travelling, but dont worry its free)

Posted: **Thu Jun 02, 2005 1:46 pm**

According to the leaflets given out at Post Offices and the NHS website Forms E111 are not essential to obtain reciprocal medical treatment in Portugal. My advice is to make your own enquiries from the above and be assured that the regs have not changed recently

Posted: **Thu Jun 02, 2005 5:51 pm**

Many thanks

Posted: **Fri Jun 03, 2005 9:01 am**

Get the E111 anyway. It's free and handy to have with you. Just in case. It means that if you need medical assistance you produce the form and it cuts out a lot of paperwork hassle.
Enjoy Carvoeiro