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GP visit cards

If you have a GP visit card, you don't have to pay to see your doctor. You will have to pay for medicines and other services.

If you have a medical card, you don't need a GP visit card.

General GP visit card

Anyone age 8 to 69 can apply for a GP visit card.

Read more and apply online for a general GP visit card .

Over 70s GP visit card

If you are over 70, you can register for an over 70s GP visit card.

Read more and register online for the over 70s GP visit card .

Under 8s GP visit card

If you have a child under 8, you can register for an under 8s GP visit card.

Read more and register online for an under 8s GP visit card .

Carers GP visit card

If you get Carer’s Benefit or Carer’s Allowance, at full or half rate, you can visit your GP for free.

Read more and register online for the carers GP visit card .

Check the status of a registration

You can use your reference number to check the status of your GP visit card registration online.

When you apply online, you get a reference number at the end of the application process.

When you apply by post and give a mobile number, we send a reference number by text. If you don't give a mobile number, we send a reference number by post.

Enter your application form in the field where it says 'Track your application'.

Check to see if a card is still valid

You can also use our online eligibility status check to see if your card is still valid.

Page last reviewed: 20 January 2023