Libbie Stevens, Spanish Visa Advisor @ Wilmer Health | 11th April 2025 | hello@wilmerhealth.com
Planning to study in Spain? Whether you’re heading to Barcelona for university or taking a language course in Madrid, you’ll need a Spanish long-stay student visa if your plan is to study in Spain for more than 90 days. As part of the visa process, one key document you’ll need to sort out is a Spanish Visa Medical Certificate.
In this short but comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about getting a Spanish visa medical certificates as a student in the UK — from what it is, to how to get one quickly and stress-free. Let’s get started!
The Spanish visa medical certificate for students is an official health document required by the Spanish Consulate as part of the visa application process. It proves that individuals are healthy and don’t have any diseases that could be a risk to public health in Spain.
This certificate is a mandatory step if you’re applying for a Spanish student visa. Without it, your visa application will be rejected, so it’s important to get it right.
Yes, if you’re applying for a Spanish student visa, a medical certificate is an essential part of your application. The Spanish consulate will want an original physical copy of the certificate as part of your application documents.
To be accepted by the Spanish Consulate, your medical certificate must meet specific requirements. Here’s what it needs:
Yes, all medical certificates must be translated into Spanish before submission. But before you arrange a translation, here are a few key points to keep in mind:
Yes — an apostille is always required when submitting your medical certificate for a Spanish student visa. Here’s what you need to know:
You might be wondering whether your NHS GP can issue a Spanish visa medical certificate. Technically, they can—but in practice, many do not offer this service. Here’s why:
For these reasons, most students choose a specialist private provider, many of whom offer a quick and fully online service.
At Wilmer Health, we specialise in supporting UK students applying for a Spanish Student Visa. Our medical certificates are fully compliant with the Spanish Consulate’s requirements and are issued by doctors registered with both the General Medical Council (GMC) and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
The entire process is handled online — so you can apply from the comfort of your home, and we’ll post your documents anywhere in the UK. We’re also one of the few providers that issue certificates already translated into Spanish, saving you time, hassle, and the cost of arranging a separate sworn translation.
Fill out our secure online form with your personal details and basic medical history.
One of our doctors will review your application. In most cases, this is a straightforward and quick process.
Your certificate is issued the same day as a signed, stamped PDF by email — with a physical copy posted to your UK address.
If an apostille is needed, we’ll take care of it — including legalisation, tracking, and updates throughout the process.
Sorting your Spanish student visa doesn’t have to be stressful. The visa medical certificate for students is just one part of the process — but an important one. With Wilmer Health, UK-based students can get a fully compliant certificate quickly, and affordably. Whether you’re heading to Spain for a degree, a gap year, or a language course, we’re here to help make the application process simple and stress-free.
Ready to get started? Get your Spanish Student Visa Medical Certificate today and tick one more thing off your checklist.
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.
