When you visit the ROI you’ll need a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) to get the same healthcare as Irish nationals - you won’t be covered for private medical care or repatriation though. You can apply for an EHIC online or over the phone with the NHS. If we leave the EU without a deal on 31 October 2019, your EHIC may no longer be valid. That means you won’t be able to access state subsidised medical care. So if you’re travelling to the Republic of Ireland, it’s even more important to get travel insurance that includes medical cover.