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School trip to Switzerland in 2 hours no ghic.

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Schooltripmess · 16/07/2023 22:18

Ds applied for it himself and didn’t see the message asking for more information.
can we buy our own insurance or are we screwed? I’ve re-applied…
i can not reach any of the emergency numbers but thought there might be a teacher who has had this experience

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Cherrysoup · 17/07/2023 13:51

Sausagesandpeas · 17/07/2023 06:53

Once you’ve successfully applied for a GHIC you get a reference number. There’s a bit on the website about what to do if you need to use it before the card arrives - you can only do this at the point where the card is actually needed, there’s a number to call. He will be covered though

This. You only need the reference number that you get when you apply. I told my lot that they wouldn't be getting on the coach if I didn't have this. Trip left yesterday morning at 4am.

Maddy70 · 17/07/2023 13:58

Stop panicking. Buy travel insurance. If he does need emergency treatment whilst I'm the EU am emergency can be applied for

WhenTheDragonsCame · 17/07/2023 17:12

My DD went to France this morning with school. They definitely said she doesn't need insurance but they didn't mention anything about GHIC 😬

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Schooltripmess · 18/07/2023 21:43

Thanks! He’s made it.

Opihr your reply was very helpful

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Schooltripmess · 26/08/2023 23:51

Another school trip to France coming up. DS is now 18 (another thread that) and going into Upper 6th so I don’t think I can apply anyway this time - he’ll have to do it. However, I think we’ll have the same problems as another poster outlined above as he doesn’t have utility bills in his own name.

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