A key part of the Non-Lucrative Visa application process is getting a medical certificate stating that you have “no exportable diseases in accordance with the provisions of the 2005 International Health Regulations”. These certificates can be obtained privately in both the UK and Spain, but many applicants choose to request this certificate from their local…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ1fwwkaz-8 One of the most frequent questions we receive from our clients who are early retirees is “Can I switch from private healthcare to public healthcare once I am of state pension age in the UK?”´ The answer is yes, absolutely! If you’re of state retiree age in the UK, which is when many qualify…
A “Documento Acreditativo del Derecho de Asistencia Sanitaria” (also known as a “derecho letter”) is a document issued by the Spanish Social Security Administration (Instituto Nacional de la Seguridad Social or INSS) and certifies that the holder is entitled to medical care under the Spanish National Health System (Sistema Nacional de Salud or SNS). How…
Now that the UK is no longer part of the European Union, there are two types of healthcare cover available when travelling overseas – the UK GHIC (UK Global Healthcare Insurance Card) or if you have rights under the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK EHIC (European Healthcare Insurance Card). For most people, the UK GHIC replaces…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5VzxsK8oJQ Good news – the S1 form is accepted for non-lucrative visa applications in the UK. This is a game changer for people who qualify, especially those who may struggle to get private healthcare due to pre-existing conditions On all fronts, the end of the Transition Period for the UK leaving the EU was a…
