Medical certificates and sick notes in Spain
Online assessment for suitable Certificate of Good Health documents, residency or visa applications, sick notes, fit-to-fly statements and medication letters.
- Certificate of Good Health for visa and residency applications
- Suitable sick notes and fitness statements
- Fit-to-fly certificates and medication letters
- English and Spanish wording, signed and stamped
Which certificate do you need?
Send the official form or required wording before the appointment whenever possible.
Certificate of Good Health
For residency, visa, study, employment or another formal application.
Sick note or fitness statement
Clinical documentation when the doctor can support the requested statement.
Fit-to-fly certificate
Assessment against the airline or travel provider’s stated requirements.
Medication or travel letter
Documentation for prescribed medicines, medical equipment or a relevant condition.
Certificate of Good Health
Certificado Médico de Buena Salud
The patient does not suffer from any disease that may have serious repercussions for public health, in accordance with the International Health Regulations (2005).
No padece ninguna de las enfermedades que pueden tener repercusiones graves para la salud pública, de conformidad con lo dispuesto en el Reglamento Sanitario Internacional de 2005.
MEDICAL CENTER
A clear bilingual certificate service
The doctor completes an online medical consultation and, when the necessary medical statements can be supported, prepares the certificate in English and Spanish.
Where the authority requests it, the certificate can address absence of drug addiction, relevant mental illness or disease with serious public-health repercussions under the International Health Regulations (2005).
- Visa and residency applications
- Student, sport or employment requirements
- English and Spanish wording
- Sent by email after medical assessment
From requirements to signed document
Book
Select the €49 certificate assessment and choose an appointment time.
Speak with the doctor
At the appointment time, explain which certificate you require.
Medical review
The doctor asks the relevant medical questions and confirms which statements can be supported.
Receive the PDF
If supported, the signed and stamped certificate is emailed in English and Spanish.
Questions about certificates and sick notes
Clear answers before you book an online medical-certificate assessment in Spain.
Is every certificate possible online?
No. Some documents require a physical examination, original form, laboratory test or specialist assessment.
What should I send first?
Send the authority’s form or exact wording, purpose, identification requirements and deadline.
Is the certificate guaranteed?
No. The doctor must confirm that every requested statement can be clinically supported.
Can you provide a sick note?
A suitable statement may be issued when supported. Retrospective or statutory documents may have restrictions.
Can you provide a fit-to-fly document?
Sometimes, after reviewing the airline’s requirements, your condition and any evidence needed.
Is the certificate bilingual?
The Certificate of Good Health service can normally be prepared in English and Spanish.
How much does it cost?
The medical-certificate assessment is €49.
How will I receive it?
Approved documents are normally sent electronically. Tell us if the authority requires an original.
How quickly will I receive the certificate?
When the requested wording is clinically supportable, the signed PDF is normally prepared after the consultation. Timing can vary if additional information is required.
Will the certificate be signed and stamped?
Yes. Approved certificates are signed by the reviewing Spanish doctor and include the clinic stamp and the doctor’s professional registration details.
Can it be written in English and Spanish?
Yes. The Certificate of Good Health can normally be supplied with English and Spanish wording, avoiding the need for a separate translation in many applications.
Do I need to show identification?
Usually yes. Have your passport, NIE or other official identification available so the certificate contains the correct personal details.
Can you complete an employer, school or sports form?
Sometimes. Send the form or exact requirements in advance so the doctor can confirm whether an online assessment is suitable.
Can a sick note be backdated?
Backdated or statutory documents may not be possible. The doctor can only certify information that can be appropriately supported at the time of review.
Can I request a paper original?
Ask before booking if an authority requires an original paper document. Collection or delivery arrangements depend on the certificate and destination.