Expats · Residence · Visa · Students
Private Health Insurance for Expats in Spain.
Personalised advice for people coming to live, study or apply for a visa in Spain. I guide you every step of the way, in English or Spanish, as an official Sanitas agent.
— Who I help
Who needs this insurance?
Residence permit application
Meets Spanish Immigration requirements for your initial residence permit or renewal.
Insurance for visa
Policy with no copayments, no waiting periods, with repatriation and annual payment, as required by consulates.
International students
Coverage for your university course, master's, Erasmus or exchange programme in Spain.
Digital nomads
Insurance tailored to the international remote-work visa and long-term stays.
Foreign professionals
Job relocations, temporary contracts or corporate expatriation in Spain.
Families relocating
Family policies with paediatrics and full coverage for partners and children.
— FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
- What health insurance do I need to apply for a visa in Spain?
- Most visas and residence permits require a policy with no copayments, no waiting periods, with repatriation included and annual payment. Sanitas Residents meets these requirements and issues a specific certificate to submit to the consulate or Immigration office.
- Can I take out the insurance from my country?
- Yes. The whole process is done online: quote, document submission, digital signature and certificate issuance.
- How long does it take for the policy to become active?
- Once all documentation is received and payment confirmed, the policy is usually issued within 24 to 48 business hours, along with the certificate for your procedure.
- Can I receive care in English?
- Yes. I advise you in English and Spanish, and Sanitas has English-speaking professionals and centres in Spain's major cities.
- Is there any cost for the advisory?
- No. My advisory is completely free. You only pay for your health insurance, at the same price as contracting directly.
- What documents do I need?
- For the quote I only need your date of birth and the postal code of your Spanish residence area.
— Preparing your new life in Spain?