Health insurance for NIE

Come to Sanitas and get 50% off for the first three months, plus a free Blua add-on for life: video consultations, health plans, digital physiotherapy…

For new registrations effective 01/04, 01/05 and 01/06/2026

Foreigners residing in Spain must obtain a Foreigner Identification Number (NIE) to carry out administrative procedures, including obtaining health insurance. Health insurance is a mandatory requirement to obtain the NIE, the Application for Community Residency, the Student Visa and for citizens of the European Union residing in Spain.

Foreigners can purchase private health insurance in Spain even if they don't have a residence and work permit, but it's important to ensure that the health insurance chosen is valid for the NIE process.

You can take out medical insurance with passport.

To obtain the NIE, it is necessary to present a health insurance certificate that meets the conditions established by Spanish law. The health insurance must have a minimum coverage that includes Comprehensive healthcare, including hospitalization and surgical interventions, with repatriation in case of death and no co-payment, contracted with an insurance company operating in the country.

Additionally, the insurance must be valid for a minimum of one year and cover the entire period of your stay in Spain. Sanitas offers you the best solution with the Sanitas Más Salud product. This health insurance is ideal for foreigners residing in Spain and their families.

This insurance is valid to obtain residence permits, Visa, NIE, TIE…

We will provide you with all the certificates and documents that will be requested by the immigration office necessary for the management of your application. residence visa, obtaining TIE or NIE.

Conditions for contracting health insurance for NIE:

• Hiring age: 0 – 75 years
• No maximum age of stay.
• Premiums may vary depending on the insured's place of residence.
• 4% discount for annual payment.

Coverages included in health insurance for NIE:

Primary medicine: general medicine, pediatrics, nursing services and general emergencies.

access to all medical specialties, without restrictions

Diagnostic tests simple (ultrasounds, analysis...) and complex or high-tech (CT scans, MRIs...)

simple and complete (rehabilitation, aerosol therapy, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, etc.)

Hospitalization and surgical interventions.

Hospital and home emergencies.

dental coverage with 30 services included.

International second medical opinion

Emergencies abroad for stays up to 90 days.

24-hour digital doctor service

Video consultations with all medical specialties and health programs.

Sanitas medical team:

With our Sanitas Mas Salud insurance, which you need to apply for the NIE, you'll have comprehensive healthcare, with access to the entire Sanitas network:

• 58.000 medical professionals at your disposal.
• 4.500 healthcare centers throughout Spain, equipped with the most modern medical technology.
• 4 Sanitas hospitals, in addition to all the affiliated hospitals nationwide.
• 3 hospitals planned for the coming years.
• 16 advanced rehabilitation centers.
• 26 multi-specialty Milenium medical centers, new ones opening in 2026.
• More than 200 Milenium Dental centers, new openings in 2026.