Libbie Stevens, Spanish Visa Advisor @ Wilmer Health | 17th April 2025 | hello@wilmerhealth.com
If you’re moving to Spain from the UK and planning to stay for more than just a short holiday, you’ll need a Medical Certificate for a Spanish Visa. This is an important document required for various long-stay visas. It shows that you are in good health and do not have any serious illnesses or infections that could pose a risk to others in Spain.
So, who needs this certificate? In this short guide, we’ll explain who needs this medical certificate, and how you can get it sorted online with Wilmer Health.
A Spanish Visa Medical Certificate is an official document issued by a licensed doctor that confirms you are in good health and do not have any serious infectious diseases that could pose a risk to public health when you move to Spain.
This certificate is a compulsory requirement for most Spanish long-stay visas and it must be:
If you’re applying for a long-stay visa you will likely need a Spanish visa medical certificate of good health — especially if you’re planning to stay for more than six months. Here are the most common types of visas where you’ll likely need to include a medical certificate with your application.
If you’re moving to Spain and don’t plan to work, you’ll likely need a Spanish Non-Lucrative Visa Medical Certificate. This visa lets you live in Spain long term without taking up employment. It’s a popular choice for:
If you’re planning to study in Spain for more than 90 days, you will likely need to apply for a visa and need a medical certificate as part of the process.
For courses under 90 days, a student visa may not be needed — but it’s best to confirm with the Spanish consulate to avoid any last-minute issues.
If you’re planning to study in Spain, check out our useful guide on Spanish Student Visa Medical Certificates for more information.
If you’re applying for short or long-term employment in Spain, may also require a Spanish work visa medical certificate, especially if the stay is for more than 6 months or involves working in healthcare, education, or public-facing roles.
If you’re moving to Spain to join a family member who already lives there legally, a medical certificate for a Spanish family reunification visa may also be part of your application requirements.
If your Spanish visa requires a medical certificate and you don’t include it — or if it’s not done correctly — your visa could be delayed, put on hold, or even refused. This happens more often than people realise.
The Spanish consulate in the UK has strict rules about what the certificate must say and how it should be prepared. Even small mistakes can cause problems, and you might need to fix the certificate or book a new visa appointment, which can take extra time and money.
👉 Learn about the exact Spanish visa medical certificate requirements, including the official wording consulates expect, in our short guide.
Getting your medical certificate doesn’t have to be stressful. At Wilmer Health, we make the process simple, fast, and fully online. Our certificates are completed by UK doctors who are officially registered with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) — an important requirement for a valid medical certificate.
We’re also the only UK provider to also include a FREE Spanish translation of your certificate, saving you £110+ in sworn translation fees.
Start by answering a few quick questions about your personal details and medical history – it takes just 5 minutes!
One of our fully registered UK doctors will review your form and prepare your certificate to match all the Spanish visa requirements.
You’ll get both a digital copy and the original paper certificate, already translated into Spanish. We send all documents using tracked postal services, and every certificate includes a wet-ink signature and official stamp, just as the Spanish consulate requires.
Need an apostille stamp? No problem — we can take care of that for you. Most of our customers choose this option so that their certificate is fully legalised and ready to submit.
If you’re applying for a long stay visa to Spain, such as a non-lucrative visa or a student visa, you’ll likely need a medical certificate. It might seem like a minor requirement, but if it’s done incorrectly, it can cause delays or even result in your visa being refused.
Get a Spanish Visa Medical Certificate with Wilmer Health today, and we’ll make sure it meets all the Spanish consulate’s requirements so you can focus on getting ready for your move.
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.
