Libbie Stevens, Spanish Visa Advisor @ Wilmer Health | 1st May 2025 | hello@wilmerhealth.com
Are you applying for a family reunification visa to Spain with the hope of joining loved ones? One of the key documents you’ll need to arrange is a medical certificate of good health. This document confirms that you don’t suffer from any diseases that could be a risk to public health.
In this guide, we explain exactly what a Spanish Visa Medical Certificate for Family Reunification is, why it’s needed for family reunification, and how you can get one quickly and easily in the UK.
Spain’s Family Reunification Visa is all about helping families stay together, by allowing non-EU family members to join their loved ones who are already legally living in Spain. Hence, this type of visa is ideal for:
If you fall into one of these groups, this visa makes it possible for you to move to Spain and live with your family, making sure you can stay close and connected.
When you apply for this type of visa, the Spanish authorities need to make sure you don’t have any serious illnesses that could be a risk to public health – the International Health Regulations (2005) outline a list of diseases covered by this rule
A medical certificate is used to prove this. It shows that you’re healthy and safe to live in Spain without putting others at risk.
Without this certificate, your visa application may be delayed or even rejected.
To make sure the Spanish consulate accepts your medical certificate, it needs to tick a few important boxes. Here’s what it should have:
“[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.”
The visa medical certificate is only valid for three months, it’s best to get it close to when you apply for your visa. This way, it won’t expire and you can avoid delays with your application.
Also, try not to leave it last minute, so you have time for any additional steps.
Yes – for your medical certificate to be accepted by the Spanish authorities, it must be officially legalised and translated in to Spanish if issued in English.
Legalisation proves that the document is genuine and accepted internationally. If your certificate isn’t already in Spanish, you’ll also need an official translation.
Here’s what’s required:
If you’re applying for a Family Reunification Visa, there are a few ways to get your medical certificate in the UK:
For more details on the options available, check out our guide: Can You Use a Private Doctor to Get a Spanish Visa Medical Certificate in the UK?
Getting a medical certificate for your Family Reunification Visa might seem simple, but small mistakes can cause delays or rejections. To help you avoid problems, here are some of the most common issues people face:
At Wilmer Health, we’re proud to help families reunite in Spain by providing medical certificates that meet all the requirements for the Spanish Family Reunification Visa. Our certificates are issued by doctors registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)—so you can be confident they’ll be accepted.
Our process is completely online, so you won’t need to visit a clinic or wait for appointments. We’re also one of the few providers who include a Spanish translation at no extra cost, saving you time and money.
Begin by providing your personal and health information through our straightforward online form—it’s quick and easy.
Your application will be reviewed by one of our GMC- and FCDO-registered doctors, so our certificate meets every family reunification visa requirement.
Once approved, you’ll get both digital and printed copies of your medical certificate, already translated into Spanish. Each certificate includes the necessary doctor’s signature and official stamp, meeting the requirements set by the Spanish authorities – all our certificates are dispatched using Royal Mail.
If your certificate needs to be legalised, we can arrange the apostille for you. We’ll take care of the whole process and send you the final, legalised document—ready for your visa application, no extra hassle.
Getting a medical certificate is an important step when applying for a Family Reunification Visa to join your loved ones in Spain. By understanding the requirements and checking all documents are correctly completed, you can make the visa application process smoother.
Wilmer Health provides medical certificates that meet all the necessary requirements, including translation and apostille services. Trusted by many families across the UK, we’re here to help you every step of the way.
Click here to apply for your Spanish Visa Medical Certificate for Family Reunification today with Wilmer Health – let us take care of the process for you!
Same-day medical certificates and doctor’s letters, all from the comfort of your home — quick, easy, and hassle-free.
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All certificate requests submitted before 9pm (BST) are issued the same day.
