Medical Services for Expats in Spain
Find the right doctor, navigate the system, and continue your care without delays or uncertainty.
Value proposition
Relocating to Spain shouldn't mean restarting your healthcare from zero. We help expats integrate into the public healthcare ecosystem (public and private), find trusted medical professionals aligned with their needs, and maintain continuity of ongoing treatments, with guidance in the language, context, and pace that relocation requires.
This is not a generic booking service. It's medical navigation designed for people who have just moved countries and need clarity, speed, and confidence.
Why this matters during relocation
Healthcare is one of the most underestimated relocation risks.
In the first weeks and months in Spain, expats often face:
- Uncertainty about whether to use public or private healthcare, and how each works
- Long lead times to see the right specialist if they don't follow the correct pathway
- Language barriers (appointments, forms, diagnosis, treatment options) and patient confidence
- Conflicting information from colleagues, forums, insurers, and friends that doesn't fit the individual case
- Continuity gaps for chronic conditions, mental health support, fertility journeys, pediatric needs, post surgery follow ups, and medication access
When healthcare is handled well, it becomes a stabilizer: expats can focus on work, family, housing, and integration. When a critical life system is under control.
Key problems we solve
- 'I don't know what the right pathway is'
Public vs private, referral requirements, specialists vs general practitioners, urgent care vs emergency: Spain's system can be excellent, but confusing when you're new. - 'I need a doctor I can trust'
You don't just need any doctor. You need the right doctor for your condition, with availability, and ideally the ability to communicate in your preferred language. - 'I have an ongoing condition'
You need continuity. Whether it's a chronic diagnosis, prescription refill, or specialist follow-up, we help ensure you don't lose medical momentum during your transition. - 'I don't speak Spanish well enough for this'
Medical conversations are high-stakes. Miscommunication can delay treatment, create unnecessary stress, or lead to procedural complications.
What we offer
Service package: Medical Navigation
A full-spectrum service for expats who want clarity, coordination, and continuity in their healthcare experience in Spain.
What's included:
- Initial healthcare orientation session
A 1-to-1 consultation to map your healthcare needs, current conditions, insurance status, and family situation. We explain how Spain's system works, recommend the right pathway (public, private, or hybrid), and create a personalized health transition plan. - Doctor matching and booking
We identify the right specialists or general practitioners for your situation (based on location, availability, language, and medical profile), book your appointments, and provide context so the first visit is not wasted on misunderstandings. - Medical documentation support
We help translate, interpret, and request the right records from your home country. We also support you in navigating Spanish medical forms, digital health platforms (SIP, eConsulta, etc.), and insurance portals. - Prescription and medication continuity
If you're on ongoing medication, we help you identify local equivalents, understand refill processes, and connect with the right pharmacy or specialist to avoid gaps. - Accompaniment to critical appointments
For complex, high-stakes, or emotionally challenging appointments (diagnosis discussions, surgical consultations, mental health sessions, pediatric evaluations), we can accompany you (in person or by video call) to help with interpretation, medical terminology, and decision support. - Ongoing coordination
Need a second opinion? Changing providers? Dealing with insurance denials or delays? We remain available for coordination, troubleshooting, and pathway optimization throughout your relocation period.
Who this is for
- Expats with chronic conditions or ongoing treatment plans
- Families relocating with children who need pediatric care or developmental support
- Professionals who need clarity quickly and don't have time to research the system from scratch
- People who don't yet speak Spanish fluently and need healthcare in English or another language
- Anyone navigating mental health support, fertility treatment, post-surgical care, or specialty consultations
Pricing
Medical Navigation Service
- Initial orientation + first doctor booking: €250
- Ongoing support package (3 months): €500
Includes up to 5 appointment bookings, medical documentation support, and coordination access via email/WhatsApp - Add-on: In-person appointment accompaniment: €80/session
Insurance reimbursement may be available depending on your policy. We can provide itemized invoices for submission.
How it works
- You book an initial orientation session
We meet (video or in-person) to understand your healthcare needs and current situation. - We create your personalized health transition plan
We map out the right pathway, identify the doctors or specialists you need, and clarify insurance, documentation, and timing. - We handle the logistics
We book your appointments, prepare your documents, and give you briefings before each visit so you know what to expect. - We accompany you when it matters
For critical appointments, we can join you to interpret, clarify, and advocate. - We stay available throughout your transition
Whether it's troubleshooting delays, coordinating second opinions, or adjusting your plan, we're with you.
Why choose us
- We understand the expat healthcare gap
We're not a generic concierge service. We specialize in the unique challenges expats face when entering a new healthcare system. - We speak your language (literally and figuratively)
Our team is multilingual and culturally fluent. We understand both the Spanish system and the healthcare expectations you're coming from. - We prioritize continuity
Relocation shouldn't mean losing access to treatment. We make sure nothing critical falls through the cracks. - We're independent
We're not affiliated with insurance companies or specific providers. Our recommendations are based solely on your needs.
FAQ
ExpatPlanner is a relocation coordination platform designed for all people moving to Spain.
Rather than focusing on isolated administrative tasks, it structures the entire relocation process - identifying the correct legal pathway, sequencing the required procedures, and coordinating the professionals who execute them.
In practical terms, it turns a fragmented administrative journey into a clear, manageable roadmap.
ExpatPlanner was developed by a team of professionals with experience in international mobility, legal immigration services, and digital platforms.
The goal was straightforward: simplify Spain's administrative complexity for international professionals, entrepreneurs and remote workers by combining technology with specialized human expertise.
Legal and immigration services are handled by licensed immigration lawyers and regulated professionals in Spain.
ExpatPlanner coordinates these specialists so that the legal strategy, documentation preparation and administrative procedures remain consistent throughout the process.
This ensures that decisions taken early in the relocation do not create legal or tax complications later.
No. ExpatPlanner is not a law firm.
It is a coordination platform that organizes the relocation process and connects clients with the appropriate legal, administrative and tax specialists when needed.
This structure allows clients to access the right expertise while maintaining a single point of coordination.
The process typically follows three stages.
- First, we analyze your situation - nationality, professional activity, relocation plans and timeline.
- Second, we design a relocation roadmap that identifies the correct visa pathway and the administrative steps required.
- Finally, we coordinate the execution of those steps with the appropriate specialists while keeping you informed at each stage.
The objective is simple: clarity and control throughout the relocation.
Moving to Spain is rarely difficult because of a single procedure.
It becomes complicated because multiple procedures must be done in the correct order, often across different institutions.
A misplaced step - for example obtaining the wrong type of NIE or triggering tax residency too early - can create months of delay or unnecessary fiscal consequences.
ExpatPlanner reduces those risks by structuring the process from the beginning.
Costs depend on the services required and the complexity of the relocation.
Some clients use ExpatPlanner primarily for strategic planning and guidance, while others ask us to coordinate the full relocation process including legal filings and administrative procedures.
Pricing is transparent and defined before work begins so that clients understand the scope and expected costs.
Depending on the situation, services may include:
- Visa and residence strategy
- Coordination of immigration procedures
- NIE and administrative registrations
- Fiscal planning related to relocation
- Guidance on housing, banking and practical setup
- Coordination of legal and administrative specialists
The objective is not simply to complete paperwork, but to ensure that each step fits into a coherent relocation strategy.
Quality is ensured through two mechanisms.
First, by working with licensed professionals in each domain - immigration lawyers, tax advisors and administrative specialists.
Second, by coordinating the process through a structured roadmap so that each step is reviewed and executed in the correct order.
This combination of professional expertise and process coordination significantly reduces the likelihood of errors.
Yes.
Many clients arrive after beginning the relocation independently and encountering administrative obstacles.
In these cases, the first step is reviewing the current situation and identifying what has already been completed, what needs correction, and how to realign the process with the appropriate legal pathway.
No.
While many clients are remote professionals relocating under the Digital Nomad Visa, ExpatPlanner also supports:
- Highly qualified professionals relocating for employment
- Entrepreneurs establishing businesses in Spain
- International professionals seeking tax-efficient relocation
- Families relocating for long-term residence
Yes.
All personal data is handled in accordance with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Documentation is stored securely and shared only with the professionals or institutions necessary to complete each administrative step.