Libbie Stevens, Spanish Visa Advisor @ Wilmer Health | 29th April February 2025 | hello@wilmerhealth.com
Are you planning to start your digital nomad adventure in Spain? If so, you’ll need the Spanish Digital Nomad Visa to legally live and work remotely in this beautiful, vibrant country. One document applicants often ask about is the medical certificate of good health.
This simple guide clearly explains what the Digital Nomad Visa is, why you might need a Spanish visa medical certificate, and how to easily get one in the UK .
The Spanish Digital Nomad Visa allows remote workers, freelancers, entrepreneurs, and digital professionals from outside the EU legally live and work remotely in Spain. Introduced in early 2023, the visa allows you and your immediate family to stay in Spain for an initial period of up to one year, with the option to renew.
Some of the key benefits of this type of visa include:
Legal residency: Work remotely and legally stay in Spain long-term.
Travel across Europe: Freely travel within the Schengen zone.
Family-friendly: Bring your immediate family members to join you in Spain.
Currently, the Spanish Consulate in doesn’t directly mention that a medical certificate is required for the Digital Nomad Visa.
However, most long-term Spanish visas do require one, so you’ll likely need it as part the application process.
In fact, requirements can vary between consulates, so it’s always best to double-check directly with your local consulate or visa application centre before applying.
A Spanish Visa Medical Certificate is an official document provided by a qualified doctor. It confirms that you don’t have any infection diseases that might pose a risk to public health, in accordance with International Health Regulations (2005).
If the consulate asks for one, this certificate is your proof of good health and helps reassure Spanish authorities that people moving to Spain are safe to live there, with no risk to public health.
An example statement of what a medical certificate for Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa should include:
“[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.”
Once you have check with relevant consulate if you need a medical certificate or not, it is worth noting the timings and validity of the certificate. Especially if
Remember, the medical certificate is only valid for three months from the date it has been issued. So, it’s probably best to schedule your appointment within this timeframe to avoid your certificate expiring and thus being invalid.
The Spanish consulate has strict rules about what a medical certificate must include, and with so much information out there, it can quickly get confusing, especially for those applying first time.
Let’s make it simple by breaking it down into easy-to-follow steps. Your certificate should include:
There are a few ways to get your medical certificate, but using a private provider is usually the most practical — and often cheaper — option, which is why most people take this route. Here’s a quick breakdown:
For more information about your options, check out our guide: How to Get a Medical Certificate for a Spanish Visa Without Seeing Your GP in the UK.
When you’re putting in the effort to arrange your medical certificate, you want to make sure there are no mistakes that could lead to it being rejected. Many common errors are easily avoidable — and catching them early can save you a lot of stress later on. Here are some of them:
At Wilmer Health, we specialise in helping UK applicants secure Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa. We provide medical certificates that meet all Spanish consulate requirements, issued by doctors registered with both the General Medical Council (GMC) and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
Our service is 100% online — no appointments, no travel. We’ll prepare your certificate, have it translated into Spanish, and deliver it securely to you anywhere in the UK, saving you both time and extra costs.
Start by completing a quick online application with your personal information and a brief medical history. It only takes a few minutes to get everything sorted.
A fully registered GMC and FCDO doctor will carefully review your details and prepare your medical certificate, ensuring it meets all the specific requirements for Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa.
We’ll send you both a digital and a hard copy of your certificate, fully translated into Spanish. Every certificate includes an official wet-ink signature and stamp and is posted securely via Royal Mail priority services.
If you need your certificate legalised, simply add our optional apostille service. We’ll handle the entire process for you, so you receive a ready-to-use document without any extra steps.
When applying for Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa, it’s always a good idea to double-check with the Spanish Consulate to see if a medical certificate is needed. If it is, arranging yours early can help you avoid any last-minute delays.
At Wilmer Health, we provide fully compliant Spanish visa medical certificates, designed specifically for digital nomads and other visa applicants. Apply today to arrange your Digital Nomad Visa medical certificate quickly and hassle-free.
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.
