Libbie Stevens, Spanish Visa Advisor @ Wilmer Health | 24th April 2025 | hello@wilmerhealth.com
When planning your move to Spain, the visa process can feel overwhelming, with so many documents and checkboxes to tick off! One particularly important document is your medical certificate for a Spanish visa, which proves you’re free from certain infectious diseases.
This part of the process might seem straightforward, but missing a small detail can lead to frustrating delays. In this quick guide, we’ll walk you through five essential tips to help you get your medical certificate sorted without any mistakes or stress.
Not all Spanish visas require a medical certificate as part of the application, although most long-term visas do. That’s why it’s important to check the latest requirements with the Spanish consulate in the UK, as these can change over time.
The most common visa types that typically require a medical certificate include:
For more details on the medical certificate requirements for these types of visa, check out our dedicated guides:
👉 The UK Student’s Guide to Spanish Visa Medical Certificates
The Spanish consulate requires your certificate to be issued within the last 3 months of your visa appointment. That means if you get your certificate too early, it could expire before your application is reviewed.
Unfortunately, expired certificates aren’t accepted — even if they were valid when you first got them. You’d likely need to pay for a new one and start the process again, which can delay your visa.
⏳ Running out of time? Here’s how to get a Spanish visa medical certificate quickly, even at the last minute.
This is one of the most important and most often overlooked requirements. Spanish authorities expect your medical certificate to have very specific wording in relation to the International Health Regulations (2005), such as:
“[YOUR NAME] does not suffer from any of the diseases that may have serious public health repercussions in accordance with what is stipulated by the International Health Regulations of 2005.”
If the wording is missing or even slightly incorrect, your certificate could be rejected, causing delays in your application. At Wilmer Health, we ensure this exact wording is included and tailored to the visa you’re applying for.
Once you have your medical certificate, make sure it’s properly signed and stamped. Your medical certificate must:
If you’re unsure whether to get your certificate online or in‑person, check out our comparison of online vs in‑person Spanish visa medical certificates in the UK.
Just getting your visa medical certificate signed and stamped isn’t enough for submission to the Spanish consulate. There are two important extra steps you’ll need to consider before your certificate is accepted.
Not every GP or private clinic knows the ins and outs of Spanish visa requirements. This can lead to problems with the wording, layout, or even the kind of certificate you’re provided with.
At Wilmer Health, we specialise in medical certificates for Spanish visas. We know exactly what’s needed — and what to avoid. Our service is fast, fully online, and 100% compliant with Spanish consulate requirements. Here’s what we offer:
Applying with Wilmer Health is quick and easy. Everything is done online, and you won’t need to visit a clinic or fill out lots of paperwork. Our experienced UK-based, FCDO-registered doctors handle your certificate with care and accuracy, making sure it meets all the Spanish visa requirements. We’ll guide you through each step and take care of the details — so you can focus on planning your move to Spain.
Begin by giving us a few basic details about you and your medical background—it’s a simple first step and takes no time at all.
One of our doctors will carefully review your details and prepare your certificate, making sure it ticks all the boxes for your Spanish visa.
You’ll get both a digital and a printed copy of your certificate, already translated into Spanish. We send the physical version via Royal Mail’s priority service. Each certificate comes with a wet-ink signature and official stamp, as required by the Spanish consulate.
If you need an apostille for your certificate, we can take care of it for you. Many of our customers choose to add this service for a fully compliant, ready-to-submit certificate. We’ll handle the legalisation process and send the final, stamped document straight to your door.
Getting your medical certificate for a Spanish visa doesn’t have to be stressful, and a little preparation can save you a lot of hassle.
Ready to get started? Let us take the stress out of your Spanish Visa Medical Certificate. Our team is here to help you every step of the way—quick, compliant, and all from the comfort of your home. Apply today!