How to Add Health Insurance Card in France

Last updated: 1/29/2026Reading time: 4 min
Verified for France

This guide uses the official France Identité app name and FranceConnect authentication, verified from government sources.

Country

France

⏱️ Time Required

2 minutes

📊 Difficulty

easy

📄 Document

European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)

What You Need

  • Valid health insurance
  • National ID card in wallet
  • Health insurance number

Step-by-Step Instructions for France

1

Open France Identité

2

Tap \'Add Document\' → \'Health Insurance\'

3

Select your health insurance provider

4

Log in to health insurance account OR enter policy number

5

Authorize data sharing (one-time consent)

6

France Identité retrieves your EHIC details

7

Confirm details are correct

8

Authenticate with biometric (using FranceConnect)

9

EHIC added to wallet

Troubleshooting

⚠️Common Issues & Solutions

If provider not listed: Check if they support EUDI Wallet (2027 full rollout)

If login fails: Reset password on insurer\'s website first

If data incorrect: Update with insurer, then re-add to wallet

If missing: Ensure you have active health coverage

France-specific help: If issues persist, contact France Identité support via https://france-identite.gouv.fr

Benefits

Healthcare abroad in EU (no paper card needed)
Pharmacy e-prescriptions
Hospital admissions faster
Automatic updates when coverage changes

Need Help with Other Credentials?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Verwandte Leitfäden

Quellen

Informationen anhand offizieller Quellen verifiziert (2/16/2026)

  1. [1]France EUDI Wallet Official
  2. [2]EUDI Wallet User Guide

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