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COVID-19 vaccines. Living in Spain and not Registered for Public Healthcare

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COVID-19 vaccines if you live in Spain

Wherever possible British nationals should aim to be vaccinated in the country where they live. As further information is available about the national vaccination programme, this page will be updated. Sign up to get email notifications.

Spain operates its health system regionally, therefore the way people access the vaccine will differ depending on where you live. You should refer to your regional health authority for information regarding the vaccination plan in your area. If you are already registered for public healthcare you should be contacted by your regional health service to make an appointment when it is your turn to be vaccinated. Further information is available below if you live in Spain but are not registered for public healthcare, for example, if you have private health insurance.

For more general information from the Spanish government regarding vaccines in Spain, see their vaccination strategy (only available in Spanish).

COVID-19 vaccines if you live in Spain but are not registered for public healthcare

We have received the following information from certain Spanish regional healthcare authorities for those who are not registered for public healthcare (for example, those who have private health insurance). Please be aware that this is information from the Spanish authorities and is subject to change. Some information may only be available in Spanish.

  • Andalusia: You should visit Andalusia’s health service website for details on how to register for the vaccine. More information on the campaign is available on the Andalusia’s vaccine website
  • Asturias: You should go to your local health centre to register for the vaccine. For further information on the vaccination campaign in Asturias see AsturSalud
  • Balearic Islands: You should call 971 211 999 to register for the vaccine. More information is available from the Balearic Islands health service website
  • Canary Islands: You should go to your local health centre to register your contact details. To do so you must show your identification documentation such as a passport and a padrón certificate to demonstrate that you are a resident in the Canary Islands. Once registered, you will be issued an appointment for the vaccine
  • Castilla La Mancha: You can register for the vaccine by e-mailing dgsp.vacunas@jccm.es with your personal details, including your name, date of birth, full current address, passport or NIE number and a copy of your padrón certificate if available. You should also provide a Spanish mobile telephone number in order to receive SMS notifications. Alternatively, you can also register by calling 925 24 83 67.
  • Catalonia: You should visit the Catalan regional government website for information on the vaccine programme roll-out in Catalonia and to apply online
  • Galicia: You should call 881 002 021 to register for the vaccine. For further information see Galicia’s regional health service webpage
  • Madrid region: You should call 900 102 112 to register for the vaccine. For more information see the Madrid regional government website
  • Murcia: You should register online for the vaccine at the Murcia’s health service website or call 900 121 212
  • Valencia region: You should go to your local health centre to register. You will be given a provisional health card to cover the vaccination and any other public health needs. You should visit the Valencia regional government health service website to check and update your contact details

If the region you live in is not listed above, you should contact your local health centre or private insurance company for further information.

We are aware that some people have been able to sign-up to the vaccine list in their region by registering temporarily at their local health centre with their residency document. This temporary registration is known as an ‘alta temporal’. You should contact your local health centre for further information.

Details for further regions will be added to this page once available.

Please note: The information provided is based upon our understanding of current legislation. It is not legal advice but is provided freely to enable you to be properly informed. We recommend that if you are considering taking action, you should seek professional advice.

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