Visitors to Spain Form E111/E112
Visitors to Spain E111/E112
Those planning to stay in Spain for no longer than three months should bring Form E111 from the UK. This will entitle the holder to free reciprocal emergency health care during their stay in Spain.
If you or any of your dependants are suddenly taken ill or have an accident during a visit to any of these countries, free or reduced-cost emergency treatment is available in most cases on production of a valid Form E111. Only state-provided emergency treatment is covered, and you will receive treatment on the same terms as nationals of the country you are visiting. Private treatment is generally not covered, and state-provided treatment may not cover all of the things that you would expect to receive free of charge from the NHS.
You are eligible to obtain Form E111 if you are ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom and you are a national of the UK. The form is available in any main post office or travel agent. Fill in the application form at the back of the booklet as well as form E111 itself, in accordance with the instructions in the booklet. Hand over the completed forms at the post office where the form E111 will be stamped and signed and returned to you. The E111 is free; you will not have to pay for its issue. Keep it safe, preferably with your passport, and carry it with you when travelling within Spain. There is no time limit on the E111. It remains valid indefinitely so long as you remain ordinarily resident in the UK.
Form E111 covers you, your spouse and your dependant children up to the age of 16, or 19 if they are still in full time education. It will also cover an unmarried partner if you have children together. When your children pass these ages they can get an E111 in their own right.
Always keep a photocopy of your E111 form with the original. This is important in Spain as a photocopy is required as well as your original E111. You will be given back your E111 but the photocopy will be kept. However, in some countries the original E111 may be kept by the authorities.
Dental treatment is not generally provided under the state system. The costs will not be reimbursed.
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