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, 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:
The visa medical certificate is only valid for three months – so 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.
However, try not to leave it last minute, as the certificate itself must be legalised and translated before submission to the consulate – steps that can add extra time to the process.
Yes – for your medical certificate to be accepted by the Spanish authorities, it must be legalised with a Hague Apostille and translated into Spanish.
Legalisation proves that the document is genuine and has been issued by a licensed doctor. 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:
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:
👉 Certificate already rejected because of one of these mistakes? Here’s how to recover and reapply the right way.
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 100% 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 consulate-accepted 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.
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.
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 submission.
Getting a medical certificate is an important step when applying for a Spanish Family Reunification Visa. By understanding the requirements and checking all documents are correctly completed, you can make the visa application process smoother.
At Wilmer Health, we provide Spanish visa medical certificates that meet all the necessary requirements, including translation and apostille services. Trusted by families across the UK, we’re here to help you every step of the way.
Ready to get started? Apply for your Spanish Visa Medical Certificate for Family Reunification today with Wilmer Health!
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.
