

What does Sanitas Residents health insurance include?
Sanitas Residents is comprehensive health insurance designed for foreign residents coming to Spain. A visa option with no waiting periods is available.
Sanitas Residents, health insurance for foreign residents in Spain, with an option designed for visa applications.
This health insurance for foreigners in Spain is designed for foreign residents and families seeking private healthcare in Spain, including an option for residence visa applications and students.
For residence visa
Health insurance policy designed to meet residence visa application requirements.
6 months
You can arrange your policy up to six months in advance.
Issued instantly
Get your visa certificate instantly, without delays or hassle

Why choose Sanitas Residents as health insurance for foreigners in Spain?
Primary care
General medicine, paediatrics, nursing services and general emergency care.
Medical specialities
Cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, neurology, gynaecology, traumatology, ophthalmology, oncology, psychiatry and more.
Video consultations with specialists
Video consultations across medical specialities, with more than 3,100 Sanitas doctors available on your phone.
Simple and complex diagnostic tests
Clinical analyses, X-rays, endoscopies, ultrasound scans, MRI scans, CT scans and more.
Simple and complex therapeutic treatments
Rehabilitation, cancer treatment, respiratory therapy, radiotherapy, lithotripsy, speech and voice therapy, and more.
Surgical procedures
Whether performed as outpatient procedures or during a hospital stay.
Hospitalisation
Hospital admission and stays.
Repatriation cover
Repatriation to the country of origin in the event of the insured person’s death, including a companion, with full cover and assistance.
Health guidance programmes
Telephone and online guidance programmes supported by healthcare professionals.
Personalised plans by video consultation
From day one, access an exclusive video consultation service where experts can help you create personalised digital health plans for the whole family. Follow your progress in the Mi Sanitas app.
24-hour emergency video consultations
If you have a medical emergency, connect by video with a 24-hour emergency doctor from wherever you are, usually within minutes and without an appointment. General and paediatric emergency care are available.*
The service is available through the Mi Sanitas app and website.
If needed, the doctor can prescribe medication and diagnostic tests during the video consultation. You can find them in your health records.
*Paediatricians are available Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Outside these hours, paediatric emergencies are handled by the Sanitas 24-hour medical team.
Blua, Sanitas digital healthcare
Check your health: use your phone or tablet for a general health assessment. In minutes, learn more about hearing, skin, heart health, diabetes, blood pressure and emotional wellbeing. The AI-powered service can help identify potential issues and arrange a medical appointment if needed. Discuss questions or results with the specialist you need, by video consultation or in person.
Digital physiotherapy: help prevent future injuries and treat symptoms affecting key areas of the body.
Mind care: support for your mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Video consultations: speak to your usual doctors across all specialities. Dermatology consultations can use images and AI to support assessment. The service also includes 24-hour general and paediatric emergency consultations, plus same-day digital appointments with doctors from 10 specialities.
Digital health programmes: child health, nutrition, pregnancy, personal training and more.
Preventive health programmes: stop-smoking support, emotional wellbeing, pelvic floor health and more.
Sanitas Residents provides access to comprehensive healthcare, including general medicine, all medical specialities, advanced diagnostic tests and hospitalisation in a private room with a companion bed, through an extensive medical network across Spain.
We specialise in health insurance for foreigners. We can advise you by email, phone, WhatsApp or Telegram, wherever you are.

- NO WAITING PERIODS | FOR VISA APPLICATIONS
Policy conditions
| Waiting periods Waiting periods are removed on the visa option to help with your residence visa application. |
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| Age at enrolment The enrolment age for this product is 0 to 75 years. |
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Minimum enrolment age
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| Maximum age to remain insured There is no maximum age to remain insured. |
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| Nationality eligibility Available to the following nationalities:*
*People with EU, EEA and Swiss nationalities do not need private health insurance to process residence permits or visas. |
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DISCOUNTS Discount for multiple insured people |
Exclusive cover for foreigners with Sanitas Residents
- Option with no waiting periods, so you can use your policy from day one without limits.
- Valid for your visa application. This insurance meets the requirements for processing your residence visa
- Repatriation. International transfer to your country of origin, including a companion, with full cover and assistance.
- Mi Sanitas app in English with a filter to find doctors who speak your language.
+58,000 doctors
More than 58,000 doctors across a wide range of medical specialities.
+30 medical centres
Multispecialty medical centres equipped with modern technology and staffed by experienced healthcare professionals.
5 hospitals
You can also access five Sanitas-owned hospitals equipped and ready to provide the care you need.
+4,500 medical centres
More than 4,500 Sanitas-owned and affiliated centres across Spain.
Rehabilitation
25 advanced rehabilitation centres to support your recovery.
Blua digital healthcare
Video consultations, emergency care, digital physiotherapy, health programmes, symptom checker and more.
For more information about our health insurance for foreigners in Spain call +34 639 515 621 or complete the form . You can also contact us on WhatsApp.
In-person appointments are also available at our office in Coslada, Madrid.
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SANITAS RESIDENTS: HEALTH INSURANCE FOR FOREIGN RESIDENTS IN SPAINFrequently asked questions
about health insurance for foreigners in Spain
Yes. The Sanitas Residents brochure states that the product meets residence visa requirements and includes repatriation. Requirements for an EU citizen family member residence card can vary, so confirm them with the relevant authority before applying.
Sanitas Residents is designed for people applying for or renewing a residence permit in Spain. Requirements vary by application, so confirm the required cover with the relevant Spanish authority.
Yes. Sanitas Residents is comprehensive health insurance for foreign residents in Spain. The product brochure lists primary care, emergency services, access to medical specialities, diagnostic tests, hospitalisation and surgical procedures. It also describes dental cover, emergency care abroad for stays of up to 90 days, video consultations and digital health services.
The product brochure states that Sanitas Residents meets residence visa requirements. Visa rules depend on your application, so confirm the required cover and documentation with the relevant Spanish authority.
Contact us to confirm eligibility and the right start date, whether you are already in Spain or planning your move.
Yes. Sanitas Residents provides access to doctors and hospitals in the Sanitas network. Check the policy terms for the available services and providers.
The product brochure includes emergency care abroad for stays of up to 90 days. Check the policy terms for the countries, services and limits covered.
Ask us whether family members can be included on your policy and what cover would apply to them during their stay in Spain.
Contact us to discuss renewal options if you extend your stay or change your visa type.
The brochure states that Sanitas Residents meets residence visa requirements. For a non-lucrative residence visa, confirm the specific requirements and documents with the relevant Spanish authority and ask us to check the policy details for your application.
- Primary care, emergency services and access to medical specialities.
- Simple and high-tech diagnostic tests.
- Hospitalisation and surgical procedures.
- Dental cover with more than 40 included services.
- Emergency care abroad for stays of up to 90 days.
- Repatriation cover, video consultations and digital health services.
Cover is subject to the policy terms. Contact us for help checking the requirements for your visa application.
