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SIP Card Spain

We want to help you understand what is a SIP card in Spain, how works the Spanish healthcare system, how to get a Spanish SIP card, who is entitled to a Spanish SIP card and the different types of the card.

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Who is entitled to a SIP?

A SIP card is a personal and non-transferable card. This card allows you to access the Public Healthcare System (NHS). If you have the SIP card you will receive the same services as Spanish nationals.

Pensioners

If you are Spanish Resident and old pensioner from a European country.

- Passport

- Residency

- Padron

- E121 or S1 form

Employed / Self-employed

If you work in Spain you don’t need to be a resident to get your SIP card. You pay monthly a Social security tax. You will need:

- Passport

- Residency or NIE number

- Padron

- Working certificate (vida laboral)

Resident prior to 16th April 2012

If you are EU citizen and obtained your residency card before the 16th -04 – 12 You are entitled to aSIP card. You will need:

– Passport

– Residency

– Padron

– UK certificate stating that you are not eligible to receive health care there.

What we do

How do you join the Spanish health system?

If you are one of the cases above mentioned, you don’t need to pay a fee to get the Spanish SIP card. But, what happens if you are Spanish Resident, more than one year, and you have taken the early retirement or you are in one of the following situations.

  • You have never worked in Spain.
  • Don’t receive a State pension (old age pension).
  • Don’t have a spouse who meets the SIP card requirements.

If you don’t meet the SIP requirements, you can apply for a SIP card by paying a small monthly fee. You will have the same healthcare as Spanish nationals. The name in Spanish is “Convenio especial de prestación de asistencia sanitaria” You can read the Link in Spanish here.

Our reputation speaks

What our clients say

More than 130 clients have reviewed their experience with Advisors Costa Blanca.

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Very good service, they provided us with 2 appointments for TIE renewal. Would totally recommend this company.
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Madame, Monsieur, ​Je tiens par la présente à exprimer ma plus vive gratitude et à recommander tout particulièrement l’équipe de gestors qui s'est occupée de mon dossier. ​Alors que ma situation était bloquée depuis 6 mois sans qu’aucun résultat ne soit obtenu par mon avocat, cette équipe de professionnelles d'exception a repris les rênes de mon dossier. En l’espace de seulement deux jours, grâce à leur réactivité et leur efficacité redoutable, mon problème a été intégralement solutionné. ​Tout au long de cette prise en charge express, mon dossier a été traité avec le plus grand des sérieux. J'ai découvert une équipe non seulement ultra-professionnelle et compétente, mais aussi profondément humaine et à l'écoute. ​Bravo, les filles ! Vous avez fait preuve d'un dynamisme et d'une efficacité qui forcent l'admiration. ​Je recommande chaudement et sans la moindre hésitation cette équipe de choc à toute personne qui souhaite être parfaitement servie et voir ses démarches aboutir rapidement. Si vous cherchez de vraies professionnelles qui font bouger les choses, vous êtes à la bonne adresse. ​Avec tous mes remerciements et toute mon admiration, Jean Claude Faidherbe Estimadas señoras, estimados señores: ​Por la presente, deseo expresar mi más profundo agradecimiento y recomendar muy especialmente al equipo de gestoras que se hizo cargo de mi expediente. ​Mientras mi situación llevaba 6 meses bloqueada sin que mi abogado lograra ningún resultado, este equipo de profesionales excepcionales tomó las riendas de mi caso. En tan solo dos días, gracias a su capacidad de respuesta y a su formidable eficacia, mi problema quedó completamente solucionado. ​A lo largo de esta gestión exprés, mi expediente fue tratado con la mayor seriedad. He descubierto un equipo no solo ultraprofesional y competente, sino también profundamente humano y atento. ​¡Bravo, chicas! Habéis demostrado un dinamismo y una eficacia que despiertan admiración. ​Recomiendo encarecidamente y sin la menor duda a este equipo de profesionales a cualquier persona que desee recibir un servicio impecable y ver cómo sus trámites llegan a buen puerto rápidamente. Si buscáis a auténticas profesionales que hagan avanzar las cosas, estáis en la dirección correcta. ​Con todo mi agradecimiento y admiración, ​Jean Claude Faidherbe
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Excelente, gran atención, seguimiento continuo y servicios de alta calidad.
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ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT, THESE GIRLS ARE SO HELPFUL AND MAKE SURE EVERYTHING IS SPOT ON BEFORE GOING TO YOUR DESIGNATED PLACE AND VERY REASONABLE, USED THEM TWICE NOW
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Fantastic service, after waiting for 2 1/2 months for a TIE renewal appointment with my own solicitors....Advisors Costa Blanca got me an appointment within a week. They did all the paperwork and took the stress out of the situation...many thanks
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Speedy and excellent service, with all communications in clear English. Appointments were arranged for convenient times without having to wait too long for the appointments.
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They are very helpful, especially for foreigners living in Spain. They can handle all kinds of tax matters, rental permits, and many other administrative procedures. I have always been very satisfied with their service and highly recommend them.
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Laura is a very sweet young girl she is so polite and you feel like you known her for a long time she has a lot of patience 😊 she is good at her job and she has a good touch with the client 🤗
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Très bon accueil. Service en tous genres administratifs. Tarif corrects. Je recommande

Requirements

How do I get a permanent SIP in Spain?

It is not easy to get Spanish SIP card and go to the Social Security office if you don’t speak Spanish. Most of the times they make several questions about your actual situation in Spain. That is why we are here, Advisors Costa Blanca wants to help you.

01

Make the Social Security appointment

02

Organize all the documents needed

03

Fill out al the required application forms

04

Accompany you to the Social Security Office

A bit about our history

SIP Card handled by experts

Yannelsis moved from the Dominican Republic to Spain at fifteen and later went through the residency process herself. That experience shaped the way the team works today, with clear explanations, careful preparation and honest advice about what each case needs.

Advisors Costa Blanca is led by Yannelsis Soto Peña, a gestora administrativa specialised in immigration through the Universidad Católica de Valencia.

She has been managing Advisors Costa Blanca since 2019, helping international clients establish their residence and organise their lives in Spain.

Find us

Gestoria in Torrevieja

We work in person and online. Most clients handle their entire case with us remotely, but if you'd rather meet the team you can drop by the office.

Advisors Costa Blanca

Office

C. de Pedro Lorca, 6, 2-I (B, 03181 Torrevieja, Alicante

Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:00

Any question?

Frequently asked questions about SIP Card

Permanent SIP cards or EHIC card?

As we have explained with the SIP card you will receive the same healthcare services as Spanish Nationals, but What is the difference with the European Health Insurance Card?

The EHIC card includes basic life-saving care. This card will give you the right to access state-provided healthcare during a temporary stay (6-months max) in Spain or another European country. This card will only cover necessary medical treatment, it will not cover the ongoing treatment.

What is a temporary SIP Card?

If you don’t have the conditions to obtain the permanent SIP card, you can apply for a temporary one. This card gives you a basic healthcare cover in the Valencia Community. If you need to go to Emergency, they will assist you and you don’t need to pay for it.

The problem with this card is that you can’t visit a doctor in Spain, you can only access primary care . Also, this card has an expired date, and you must renew it every 6 months.

To get a temporary card you must register in the Padron and get a social security number. If you need a problem with this, please do not hesitate to contact us.

How much does it cost to get it in Valencia Community – Alicante region?

The SIP card (individual health card) itself is entirely free when applying directly through the Generalitat Valenciana. Nevertheless most expats decide to pay an advisors for he to manage it.

How much does it cost to be included in the Spanish health system?

Yes, eligible family members can apply with you. The requi

If you don’t have the Form S1, don’t work in an EU country or don’t work in Spain, to be included in the Spanish health system you must pay a fee monthly. The name in Spanish is “Convenio especial“.

The cost depends on your age. If you are under 65 years old you will pay a monthly fee of 60€ and if you are 65 years old or over the fee is 157€.

red funds increase for each additional applicant.

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Start your SIP Card application

One of our advisors will review your situation and contact you within the next 48 hours. The first assessment is free and there is no follow-up if you decide we're not the right fit.