Libbie Stevens, Spanish Visa Advisor @ Wilmer Health | 7th May 2025 | hello@wilmerhealth.com
Do you need a Spanish Visa Medical Certificate at short notice? Maybe you’ve been waiting weeks for a GP appointment, only to find out they can’t provide the certificate. Or perhaps you’ve already submitted a medical certificate to the Spanish consulate and it’s been rejected for not meeting the requirements.
These situations are more common than you might think — and they can happen to anyone. The important thing is knowing how to respond quickly and get your visa paperwork approved.
Keep reading to find out exactly what steps to take if you need a Spanish visa medical certificate urgently — and how to avoid delays, rejections, and stress.
For most types of long-stay Spanish visas — such as the non-lucrative visa, student visa, digital nomad visa, or family reunification visa — Spanish authorities require proof that you’re free from any serious infectious diseases. This is to ensure that new arrivals don’t pose a public health risk or place an undue burden on Spain’s healthcare system.
To be accepted, the certificate must be:
Issued by a licensed doctor
Signed and dated
Include the exact wording required by the Spanish authorities, usually referencing the WHO International Health Regulations
Officially translated and legalised
With so many requirements to meet, getting your medical certificate at short notice can feel overwhelming. If you’re up against a tight deadline, we’ve created this simple, 5-step process to guide you through it — from start to finish.
If you urgently need a medical certificate, waiting for a GP appointment isn’t your best option. It can take weeks to be seen, and even then, many NHS GPs don’t offer the certificate or may not meet all the strict requirements set by the Spanish consulate.
Instead, consider using a private doctor or online service to get a Spanish visa medical certificate in the UK that:
You can choose either an in-person clinic or an online service — but online is usually faster and more convenient, since you’re not restricted by location.
Before you start your application, make sure you have these things ready:
Once your medical certificate has been issued, it will need to be translated into Spanish and legalised — this means arranging a sworn Spanish translation and getting an FCDO-issued apostille stamp.
This typically adds extra time to the process, so be sure to plan for this extra time:
If you’re short on time, consider using a service that provides the medical certificate, apostille, and certified translation as a complete package. At Wilmer Health, for instance, we can handle the entire process — including translation, legalisation, and postage to your UK address — in just 5 working days.
Your timeline matters — and depending on how quickly you need your certificate, different options will suit you best. Here’s a breakdown of your choices based on urgency:
| Service Needed | Best Option | What’s Included | Estimated Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same-Day Certificate | Express online provider (e.g. Wilmer Health) | Medical certificate emailed and posted same day | Within a few hours |
| Translation Only | Certified Spanish translation or bilingual format | Official sworn translator for Spanish translation | 1–3 working days |
| Apostille Only | Priority Apostille legalisation service | Apostille stamp on an existing certificate | Up to 5 working days |
| Full Package | All-in-one provider (e.g. Wilmer Health) | Certificate, translation, Apostille & UK postage | 5–7 working days |
Once you’ve completed all the steps for your medical certificate, you’re ready for your visa appointment. Be sure to take:
Always double-check the checklist provided by your local consulate — requirements can vary slightly depending on the location.
With Wilmer Health, you’re in safe hands — we specialise in providing urgent medical certificates for Spanish visa applications. Our certificates are fully compliant and issued by our team of doctors, all registered with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
What’s more, the entire process is handled online, so you can apply from anywhere in the UK, and we’ll post your documents directly to you.
If you’re short on time, there’s another key benefit: our certificates are already translated into Spanish, saving you both the cost and delay of using a separate translation service.
The process is simple to start, all you need to do is complete our short short online form with your personal details and basic medical history — this only takes a few minutes.
Our team of doctors will review your application and prepare your certificate, making sure that it meets all Spanish visa requirements.
You’ll receive both a digital and physical copy of your certificate, translated into Spanish.
Trust us — we can take care of the Apostille legalisation too, with our express service offering a turnaround time of just 5 working days.
Needing a Spanish visa medical certificate at the last minute can be a very stressful situation — but it’s absolutely manageable. The key is to act quickly, choose a trusted provider, and make sure your paperwork meets all the requirements.
When you choose Wilmer Health you’re in safe hands, we’ve helped countless people secure their visa medical certificate just in time. If you need an urgent Spanish visa medical certificate, get started with us today!
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.
