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Medical Certificate Guide 2026

Spain Student Visa
Medical Certificate

Exactly what your medical certificate must say, who can sign it, what format it must follow, and how to present it to the Spanish consulate.

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The Requirement

What Is the Medical Certificate?

The Spain student visa medical certificate is a written declaration from a licensed doctor confirming that you do not have any contagious or infectious diseases that constitute a public health risk under the International Health Regulations. The requirement is based on Article 37 of Spain's Organic Law on the Rights and Freedoms of Foreigners in Spain.

This is one of the simpler documents to obtain — no special tests are required, and a standard GP appointment is sufficient. However, many applicants run into problems because the certificate they obtain from their doctor is too vague or doesn't follow the required format. We provide all clients with an approved template that their doctor simply signs.

✅ What It Must Contain

  • Your full legal name (matching passport exactly)
  • Your date of birth
  • Date of issue (must be within 3 months of appointment)
  • Declaration that you have no contagious diseases listed under international health regulations
  • Doctor's full name and medical registration/licence number
  • Doctor's signature
  • Doctor's official stamp (if applicable in your country)
  • Doctor's address and contact details

⚠️ Common Problems

  • Certificate too vague — "patient appears to be in good health" is not the same as a declaration about contagious diseases
  • No mention of international health regulations or contagious diseases specifically
  • Doctor's registration number missing
  • No official stamp (in countries where stamps are customary)
  • Certificate issued too early — must be dated within 3 months of your consulate appointment
  • Not accompanied by a sworn Spanish translation (if written in English)
What It Looks Like

Approved Certificate Format

The following represents the structure and key content of an accepted medical certificate. Our clients receive a pre-formatted template they take to their GP for signature.

MEDICAL CERTIFICATE FOR VISA PURPOSES

[Full name as on passport]
[DD / MM / YYYY]
[Passport number]
I, the undersigned, a licensed medical doctor, hereby certify that I have examined the above-named patient on [date] and that, to the best of my knowledge and professional judgement, the patient does not suffer from any disease that could constitute a public health risk, as specified under the International Health Regulations adopted by the World Health Organisation.
[DD / MM / YYYY — must be within 3 months of consulate appointment]
Doctor's Full Name
Medical Registration Number
Signature + Official Stamp
Practice Address

Note: The actual template provided to our clients is fully formatted and ready for your doctor to sign — no drafting required.

Practical Advice

How to Get the Certificate

Getting the medical certificate is straightforward — provided you approach it correctly and use the right format.

The Process

  1. Book a standard GP appointment — no specialist is required
  2. Bring our pre-formatted template (or print the format above)
  3. Show the doctor the format and ask them to complete and sign it
  4. Ensure the doctor includes their registration number and stamps the certificate if stamps are customary in your country
  5. If the certificate is in English, arrange a sworn Spanish translation before your consulate appointment

Timing

Unlike the criminal record certificate (which can take 2–3 months), the medical certificate can be obtained quickly. Book the GP appointment 4–6 weeks before your consulate appointment. This ensures:

  • It will be within the 3-month validity window
  • There is time for a sworn translation if needed
  • There is time to fix any issues with the content
Common Questions

Medical Certificate FAQs

You need a signed declaration from a licensed medical doctor confirming you do not have any contagious or infectious diseases that constitute a public health risk under international health regulations. It must include your full name, date of birth, the doctor's name and registration number, their signature and stamp, and the date. If in English, a sworn Spanish translation is required.
No. The standard Spain student visa medical certificate does not require any blood tests, X-rays, or specialist examinations. A routine GP appointment is sufficient. Your doctor examines you and signs a declaration. No test results need to be attached.
Your medical certificate should be issued within 3 months of your consulate appointment date. Do not get it too early. We recommend booking the GP appointment 4–6 weeks before your appointment, which leaves enough time for a sworn translation and any corrections.
Yes — any licensed medical doctor can sign the certificate. You do not need a Spanish doctor, a consulate-approved doctor, or a specialist. Your regular NHS GP, private GP, or family doctor in any country is perfectly acceptable, provided the certificate follows the correct format and includes their professional registration details.

We Provide the Doctor-Ready Template

Our clients receive a fully formatted, consulate-approved medical certificate template — just take it to your GP to sign. No drafting required.

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