What happens if you need to go to the hospital in Spain?

Hospitals in Spain Plus, medical treatment at state hospitals is free of charge for patients. For scheduled hospital appointments and treatment, patients have to ask their GP for a referral. In an emergency, patients can go directly to A&E (accident and emergency) at the nearest hospital, without a referral.



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Overview of the SNS, the Spanish Healthcare System Through the SNS, all basic medical services are free. However, if you have surgery, an overnight hospital visit, or certain diagnostic tests there might be a small fee.

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Care at private centres will always be charged. We recommend always travelling with international medical insurance, especially if you are not a citizen of the European Union, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Lichtenstein or a country with a bilateral healthcare agreement with Spain that covers assistance.

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The nearest US embassy or consulate can help travelers locate medical services and notify your friends, family, or employer of an emergency. They are available for emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, overseas and in Washington, DC (888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444).

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If you are registered with the national health system in Spain then all of your treatment is free. If you have private medical insurance then the cost of your treatment should be covered by your insurance policy.

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Private health care hospital in Madrid, with English speaking doctors. C/ Pleyades, 25. Madrid. Paseo de la Castellan 261, 28046 Madrid.

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