Spain ranks at the seventh position when it comes to the best healthcare system in Europe. With more than 750 hospitals, most of them are internationally accredited. If you have any future plans to get medical treatment in Spain, feel free to contact Ortil Healthcare. While some countries are eligible to enter the Schengen area without any visa, others need to go through the entire process of obtaining a visa to enter Spain.

Typically, residents of the following countries need to obtain a visa to visit Spain:

01. Afghanistan

02. Algeria

03. Angola

04. Armenia

05. Azerbaijan

06. Bahrain

07. Bangladesh

08. Belarus

09. Belize

10. Benin

11. Bhutan

12. Bolivia

13. Botswana

14. Burkina Faso

15. Burma

16. Burundi

17. Cambodia

18. Cameroon

19. Cape Verde

20. Central African Republic

21. China

22. Chad

23. Comoros

24. Congo

25. Cote Dlvoire

26. Cuba

27. Democratic Republic of Congo

28. Djibouti

29. Dominican Republic,

30. Ecuador

31. Egypt

32. Equatorial Guinea

33. Eritrea

34. Fiji

35. Ethiopia

36. North Korea

37. Gabon

38. Gambia

39. Ghana

40. Guinea

41. Guinea-Bissau

42. Guyana

43. Haiti

44. India

45. Indonesia

46. Iran

47. Iraq

48. Jamaica

49. Jordan

50. Kazakhstan

51. Kenya

52. Kuwait

53. Kosovo

54. Kyrgyzstan

55. Laos

56. Lebanon

57. Lesotho

58. Liberia

59. Libya

60. Madagascar

61. Malawi

62. Maldives

63. Mali

64. Mauritania

65. Mongolia

66. Morocco

67. Mozambique

68. Namibia

69. Nepal

70. Niger

71. Nigeria

72. Northern Marianas

73. Oman

74. Pakistan

75. Papua New Guinea

76. Palestinian Authority

77. Philippines

78. Qatar

79. Russia

80. Rwanda

81. Sao Tome and Principe

82. Saudi Arabia

83. Senegal

84. Sierra Leone

85. Somalia

86. South Africa

87. South Sudan

88. Sri Lanka

89. Sudan

90. Suriname

91. Swaziland

92. Syria

93. Tajikistan

94. Tanzania

95. Thailand

96. Timor-Leste

97. Togo

98. Tonga

99. Tunisia

100. Turkey

101. Turkmenistan

102. Uganda

103. Uzbekistan

104. Vietnam

105. Yemen

106. Zambia

107. Zimbabwe

Documents Required

01. Print out of duly-filled and signed visa application form.

02. Two photographs

03. Passport valid for three months beyond your departure from Spain

04. A copy of data page of your passport

05. Details of roundtrip flight reservation

06. Travel Medical Insurance

07. Proof of accommodation in the hospital/hotel, letter of invitation, or rent contract.

08. Proof of civil status such as marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, if applicable

09. Proof of paid fee

10. Proof of funds to cover the travel and medical expenses during the entire stay. This includes a bank statement, letter of sponsorship, proof of advance payment, and a verbal note from the Ministry of Health of the applicant's home country declaring the agreement of the government to cover the cost of your treatment.

Additional Documents

01. If Employed:

1.1. Employment contract

1.2. Approved Leave letter from your company

1.3. Pay slips for the last 6 months

1.4. Income Tax Return

02. If Self-Employed:

2.1. A copy of your business license,

2.2. Company bank statement of the latest 6 months

2.3. Income Tax Return (ITR)

03. If a Student:

3.1. Proof of University enrolment

3.2. No Objection Letter from University

04. If Retired:

4.1. Pension statements of the latest 6 months

Documents to prove the need of Medical Treatment:

01. A letter from a doctor / clinic / hospital in the home country of the candidate, that he or she needs medical treatment in Spain.

02. Official confirmation of the treatment/appointment by the receiving medical institution (hospital/clinic) in Spain.

03. Proof of advance payment of the treatment / financial arrangements with the medical doctor.

04. A guarantee letter from the applicant to assure the patients capacity to cope with the extra medical costs (when expecting unforeseen costs of medical treatment to happen)

05. Confirmed Accommodation in the Medical Clinic

Additional Documents for Minors:

01. Birth Certificate. Provide this certificate in original, accompanied with a copy.

02. Letter of Consent (whichever applicable)

2.1. From the other parent.

2.2. From both parents.

2.3. Death certificate of parent.

Step by Step Procedure for Visa Application

01. Fill out the visa application form and submit the application for (short or long period stay)

02. Collect all the supporting documents applicable in your case

03. Make an appointment in the embassy

04. Attend the interview with the documents and pay the visa fee

05. Wait for the visa.

It takes approximately 15 days to process the medical visa to Spain. It allows you to stay for 90 days within a period of six months. If you need to stay for a long period of time, you need to apply for a Long-stay National visa for medical treatment. If you wish to extend your visa validity, you will need to prove that you are unable to travel out of Spain due to bad health conditions or you need to continue the treatment in Spain.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the requirements of the photograph?

You must consider the following points while submitting the photographs in the supporting documents:

01. Size must be 35x45mm

02. Photograph must be colored

03. Your head should cover 70-80% of the photo

04. Background should be light grey with no patterns

05. The candidate must look straight in the camera

06. Face expressions should be neutral with the mouth closed and no smile.

07. Avoid wearing clothes matching the background.

Boasts an impressive and efficient healthcare system comprising of public and private health care schemes. The majority of Spanish hospitals are excellent and are equipped with highly trained and English speaking doctors. For any further information related to medical services in Spain, feel free to contact Ortil Healthcare. Be assured to have a trouble-free experience with our best-in-class team who will guide you at every step in your journey.