Libbie Stevens, Spanish Visa Advisor @ Wilmer Health | 11th April 2025 | hello@wilmerhealth.com
If you’re planning a move to Spain from the UK, there are a few key documents you’ll need to sort out for your visa application. One of these is a Visa Medical Certificate of Good Health. But figuring out the exact requirements can be confusing.
No need to worry! In this short guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about Spanish visa medical certificate wording requirements — including the exact wording needed on the document and how to ensure it meets the standards of the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005). We’ll also explain how to get your Spanish visa medical certificate online, and how Wilmer Health can help you get everything sorted quickly and hassle-free.
A medical certificate for a Spanish visa is an essential part of the visa application process for anyone planning to live in Spain for an extended period — especially under visas such as the non-lucrative visa (NLV), student visa, or digital nomad visa.
The purpose of this certificate is to protect public health, by ensuring that the individuals moving to Spain are in good health with no communicable diseases.
Your medical certificate must contain very specific wording that aligns with the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005). Spanish consulates typically require the following or very similar phrasing:
“[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.”
Using alternative wording or leaving out the reference to the IHR (2005) may lead to your visa application being rejected. For this reason, it’s essential to ensure the certificate explicitly mentions the International Health Regulations (2005).
The International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) are a global framework established by the World Health Organization (WHO) to prevent and manage the international spread of infectious diseases. These regulations aim to enhance global health security by setting consistent standards for disease monitoring and control across countries.
For this reason, Spanish visa medical certificates must comply with IHR 2005 wording. This allows Spanish authorities to confirm that applicants are free from serious communicable diseases such as tuberculosis, cholera, yellow fever, and other conditions listed under the IHR guidelines.
Not always — many doctors aren’t familiar with the specific requirements for Spanish visa medical certificates. Before asking a doctor to sign your certificate, make sure they understand exactly what’s needed, especially the correct wording. This is especially important if you’re thinking about using your NHS GP for your Spanish visa medical certificate, as they may not be aware of the official visa guidelines.
At Wilmer Health, we make the Spanish visa process a whole lot easier for UK and international applicants. Our medical certificates are fully compliant with the IHR (2005) and signed by doctors registered with both the GMC and FCDO — making them ready for apostille or legalisation with no extra hassle.
Everything is handled online, so there’s no need for clinic visits or waiting rooms. We’ll send your signed documents straight to your door, anywhere in the UK or internationally. Plus, we include the official Spanish translation as part of the service — saving you the time, cost, and effort of finding a separate translator.
Start by filling out a short form – it only takes a few minutes to complete!
One of our doctors will review your information and prepare a certificate that meets all the requirements for your Spanish visa.
You’ll get both a printed and digital version of your certificate. Each one comes with a hand-signed signature, official stamp, and a Spanish translation — all consulate-ready. We send everything via tracked delivery.
If you’d like, we can take care of the apostille process for you too. We’ll get your certificate fully legalised and deliver it straight to your doorstep — ready to submit with your visa application.
If you’re applying for a Spanish visa, your medical certificate is a crucial part of the process — and it must include specific wording in line with the IHR (2005). No matter which route you take, make sure the doctor you choose understands the exact requirements set by the Spanish consulate.
Want to skip the hassle? Wilmer Health makes it easy. Get your fully compliant Spanish visa medical certificate — fast, stress-free, and delivered straight to your door, anywhere in the UK or abroad. Order Now!
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.
