GHIC delays

V8MSE

I applied for new GHIC cards for me and the family about 3 weeks ago. It said at the end of the form that cards should arrive within 10 working days. The website now says they are experiencing delays but does not give any further information. 

Has anyone here recently applied for a ghic and how long did it take to arrive? 

We are due to travel in about 2 weeks and starting to get a little anxious. 

Thanks! 

Bicycleman22

You dont really need the card. Think of your passport as being pretty much the same as a GHIC card as this is what gives you the health cover in the first place. All the card does is make any situation a little easier to deal with.

comeandgo

Got ours earlier this month, did wait just over three weeks for them.

Pollycat

I applied for ours on 10th March and they arrived yesterday.

V8MSE

Just to update on this. They arrived today 28th March, having applied on 2nd March (with automatic acceptance by email).

Judging by the responses here it seems quite random how long it will take, but it does seem that it takes longer than the 10 days quoted. So apply well ahead if you think you will need one! 

martindow

I've just received one exactly two weeks after applying for it (14th/28th March).

izawa

Ours came in 10 days, not sure what the delay is.

1882

I'm still awaiting mine from about 3 weeks ago, glad I didn't leave it till the last minute to apply for it.

1882

I've finally received my card, pretty much a month to the day after I applied and had it approved!

onashoestring

Applied for ours today - will update this thread when I receive it . No imminent travel plans , but thought it best to get it done just in case …

kuepper

Applied 17 April and got confirmation by email i'd been 'successful'. Not received yet. Assume bank holidays have affected time