European Health Insurance Card

I have just called the 0845 606 2030 number. Apart from the stupid and annoying voice recognition telephone system, which doesnt understand a perfectly clear English accent, the resources from that call centre are being deverted to the media induced swine flu pandemic panic. I spoke to a nice chap called ollie, who then told me that my wife can have a card but will have to make a postal application including proof that she has the right to stay here, including a copy of her "visa or proof that she lives here or something."
He checked but wasnt able to do it over the telephone.

Do remember that they expire!  I hadn't realised and was nearly caught out without one last year.

I just called and they said form from the post office and copy of your visa page in your passport. The woman I spoke to seemed shocked that I found the website so difficult to use.

I just called and they said form from the post office and copy of your visa page in your passport. The woman I spoke to seemed shocked that I found the website so difficult to use.

Um...

I have just called the 0845 606 2030 number. I spoke to a nice chap called ollie, who then told me that my wife can have a card but will have to make a postal application including proof that she has the right to stay here, including a copy of her "visa or proof that she lives here or something."
He checked but wasnt able to do it over the telephone.

Mine arrived today, and we only mailed the form and photocopy about a week and a half ago.  Efficient service, once you figure out what the heck you're supposed to do.   

Mine arrived today, and we only mailed the form and photocopy about a week and a half ago.  Efficient service, once you figure out what the heck you're supposed to do.   

Wow! I applied on 7th July and I still haven't heard anything. I sent in the postal app with a copy of my passport & ILR visa and covering letter. Think I'll be ringing them today! DW got hers days after I applied on her behalf online.