Health Insurance for Student Visa in Spain
International students who apply for a student visa for Spain are usually required to have private health insurance covering their stay in the country.
The insurance must normally provide medical coverage in Spain and meet the requirements requested by Spanish immigration authorities or the relevant Spanish consulate.
Campus Spain recommends selected health insurance options commonly used by international students preparing to study in Spain.
DKV Integral
This is a private health insurance policy commercialized by Easy-Go and designed by DKV Seguros Médicos for foreign students in Spain.
According to Easy-Go, this insurance is suitable for:
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Student visa applications
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Student NIE renewal
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Extension of stay for studies
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Change of study centre in Spain
It is a health insurance policy, not a travel insurance policy.
Main Features
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Complete medical coverage in Spain
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No copayments
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No waiting periods, except childbirth
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Hospital and outpatient coverage
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Repatriation included
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Official insurance certificate for the embassy
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Valid in Spain, except Navarra
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Covid-19 coverage
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No health questionnaire
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Pre-existing conditions accepted
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Maximum contracting age: 67 years old
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Minimum contracting period: 3 months
Main Medical Coverage
The insurance includes:
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Primary care
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24-hour emergencies
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General medicine
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Ambulances
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Basic clinical analysis
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Home medical assistance
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Nursing
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Medical specialists
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Diagnostic tests
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Physiotherapy and rehabilitation
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Hospitalization and surgery
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Intensive Care Unit
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Dental coverage
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Worldwide travel assistance during the stay in Spain
Travel Assistance Abroad
During the student’s stay in Spain, the insurance also includes travel assistance abroad for trips outside Spain.
According to Easy-Go, trips outside Spain must not exceed 180 days.
The travel assistance abroad includes medical, pharmaceutical, surgical, hospital and ambulance expenses up to €30,000.
Price
The price depends on the duration of the stay and the student’s age.
Indicative price:
From €1.40 per day
This price applies up to actuarial age 40. For other ages, the student should check the final price before contracting.
The price is calculated according to the exact number of insured days.
Documents Received After Contracting
After contracting the insurance, the student receives:
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Complete insurance policy
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Official certificate for the embassy
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Confirmation by email
According to Easy-Go, the visa documentation is generated at the same moment the insurance is contracted.
Requirements to Contract the Insurance
To contract the insurance, the student needs:
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Proof of the course or study programme
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ID card or passport
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Minimum insurance period of 3 months
If the Student Visa Is Refused
According to Easy-Go, if the student visa is refused, the student can request a refund.
The refund excludes €45 for management costs.
To request the refund, the student must send the embassy refusal letter by email to Easy-Go.
Important Notes
This insurance covers Spain, except Navarra.
Students should carefully review the insurance conditions before contracting.
Campus Spain recommends checking that the insurance dates, personal details and documentation are correct before submitting the visa or residence application.