What health card do I need for Canary Islands?


What health card do I need for Canary Islands? Accessing care You can obtain medically necessary treatment by presenting the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), when you are temporarily staying in mainland Spain, the Canary Islands, the Balearic Islands, and in the cities of Ceuta and Melilla.


How much does it cost to see a doctor in Tenerife?

You can go to a local, private medical centre where the consultation charge will be around 60 euros. If you prefer, you can call a doctor to come to your accommodation. Hotel receptions can do this for you. The fee is normally a little higher for this, around the 100 euro mark.


Which public hospitals in Tenerife accept EHIC cards?

The EHIC can only be used in public hospitals, in Tenerife South this means Hospital del Sur (El Mojón) and the Hospiten Sur, which is mixed private-public and it entitles the cardholder to any medically necessary treatment that cannot wait until they return home.


What medical card do I need for Tenerife?

Accessing care. You can obtain medically necessary treatment by presenting the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), when you are temporarily staying in mainland Spain, the Canary Islands, the Balearic Islands, and in the cities of Ceuta and Melilla.


Do I need an EHIC card for Canary Islands?

Accessing care. You can obtain medically necessary treatment by presenting the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), when you are temporarily staying in mainland Spain, the Canary Islands, the Balearic Islands, and in the cities of Ceuta and Melilla.


What documents do I need to travel to Spain?

Entry requirements:
  1. Visa.
  2. Valid passport (must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry in Spain).
  3. Sufficient funds to cover your trip.
  4. Return or onward ticket.
  5. An accommodation provider.
  6. Important: The Spain Health Control Form (SpTH) is not required anymore to travel to Spain.