The first thing to keep in mind when you arrive in Spain, whether for work or study, is that health insurance coverage is required by law. It is necessary to have health insurance to apply for a visa in Spain. Additionally, this insurance must meet specific coverage requirements. Spanish authorities require visa applicants, such as those applying for residence, work, study, or digital nomad visas, to have a health insurance policy that meets certain criteria.
Which types of Spanish visas accept Feather expat health insurance?
If you are looking for the type of visa that applies to our insurance, these are the most requested by our clients:
Digital nomad visa
Student & Au-pair visa
Non-lucrative visa
Green card
NIE
Residence permit - Tarjeta de identidad de extranjero (TIE card)
Renewals of all previous ones
Note: To be sure, first of all, please check the specific insurance requirements for your visa. As a general guideline, our expat health insurance is accepted for short stays and for initial visas valid for less than five years.
What does our expat health insurance cover to meet Spanish visa requirements?
The Expat health insurance fulfills all the requirements for health insurance in Spain. We confirm that the coverage complies with the criteria necessary to obtain a visa or residence permit for Spain. Specifically:
Insurance provider operates in Spain
Full inpatient and outpatient coverage (hospitalization, medical consultations, surgical and outpatient procedures, emergency care, and diagnostic tests)
Uncapped medical coverage (no maximum cover limit / minimum coverage of €30,000 guaranteed)
No copayment or deductible
Coverage valid across the entire EU and Schengen area
Medical repatriation and repatriation of remains
Policy valid for up to 5 years from date of entry
The terms and conditions of the insurance apply and prevail
How can I verify insurance requirements for my specific visa?
We recommend confirming the exact health insurance requirements for your visa with official sources such as:
Embassy or Consulate of Spain in your country: On their website, you will find updated information about visa requirements, including details about the health insurance needed. You can also contact them directly to clarify any doubts.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Spain: On the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, you can find guides and requirements for visa applications, which include the need for health insurance.
Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migration of Spain: Here you can find specific details about health requirements for residence, work, and study visas in Spain.
Immigration lawyers: If you have doubts about the type of insurance you need, an immigration lawyer can guide you on the specific requirements for your visa.
It is recommended to always verify the information directly with official authorities to avoid any misunderstandings or changes in requirements.
How do I get my visa-compliance insurance certificate?
Your visa-compliant insurance certificate is available in both Spanish and English. It will be available in your account immediately after sign-up.
It will specifically mention that our insurance company is authorized to operate in Spain by the Directorate General of Insurance and Pension Funds (DGSFP), with registration code L1497. It also states that this is "a health insurance policy with unlimited medical coverage comparable to the public health system in Spain, without copayments, waiting periods or deductibles, including, among others, hospitalization, medical consultations, operations (surgical and outpatient), emergencies, diagnostic tests, medical repatriation and repatriation of mortal remains. This policy is valid for national visas. It is not a travel insurance." It will list your selected insurance start date, and the end date as 5 years from your arrival in Spain.
If you have any doubts about the requirements or want to know if our policy works for your visa, book a call here.