Which health insurance plans are suitable for residency, visa, NIE purposes?

The following health plans are suitable for Spanish residency, visa, N.I.E. or T.I.E. applictions or renewals:

• Sanitas Students*
• Sanitas Top Quantum
• Sanitas Mas Salud
• Sanitas Mas Salud Family (also available to singles / couples)
• Sanitas Professional**
• Sanitas Mas 90
• Sanitas Premium 500

Check out our quick guide here.

* You must be under the age of 35 and accredited by a Spanish university or college to purchase this plan.

** You must be self employed (Autonomo) and paying social security in Spain to purchase this plan.

Below is a list of the most common Spanish visas (for Non EU applicants) where private health insurance is required. All health plans featured above are fully compliant with the visa types listed below:

1. Non-Lucrative Visa
   For: Non-EU citizens who want to live in Spain without working

2. Student Visa
   For: Non-EU nationals pursuing studies or academic research in Spain

3. Digital Nomad Visa
   For: Non-EU citizens working remotely from Spain for non-Spanish companies

4. Family Reunification Visa
   For: Spouses, minor children, or dependents joining a legal resident in Spain

5. Non-EU Minor Visa
   For: Children under 18 joining a non-EU parent legally residing in Spain

6. Self-Employed Work Visa (Autónomo)
   For: Non-EU citizens setting up as freelancers or starting a business in Spain

7. Internship / Training Visa
   For: Non-EU nationals undertaking professional training or internships in Spain

8. EU Long-Term Residence Permit
   For: Non-EU citizens applying for long-term residence after 5+ years in Spain

9. Retirement Residence Permit
   For: Pensioners or retirees from outside the EU