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Consulate health-insurance requirements tracker

This tracker summarises what could be confirmed from linked official sources for six jurisdictions and three application types. Each record distinguishes confirmed details from fields that remain unknown or unconfirmed. Missing information does not mean a requirement does not exist: check the competent consular office and its current version before arranging cover or filing documents.

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Sources by jurisdiction and visa

United States
Long-stay study
Insurance requirement
Required for long-stay study authorisation; national rule specifies an insurer authorised to operate in Spain, comparable basic SNS benefits and validity for the planned stay.Status: stated by source
Insurer authorised in Spain
National rule: insurer must be authorised to operate in Spain.Status: stated by source
Copayments
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Waiting periods
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Reimbursement / deductible / limits
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Repatriation
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Coverage start and end
National rule: cover the planned stay. Exact start/end treatment and any transition days depend on the current consular checklist.Status: stated by source
Proof of payment
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Certificate / documentary proof
The linked MAEC entry could not be tied to a named competent consular office in this audit; confirm whether that office requires a certificate and which format it accepts.Status: local confirmation required
Evidence status
Summary of the linked official source; “not stated” does not mean exempt.

This is the cited page for one consular jurisdiction, not a universal country-wide rule. Consular districts and checklist updates matter. Some official pages were available only through their indexed extracts during this build; unconfirmed fields remain unknown. “Not stated” is reserved for a fully reviewed source that is silent; it never means the requirement is absent.

Last checked:

Open official source: MAEC — estudios en Estados Unidos (oficina/demarcación no confirmada)

National rule / guidance: Real Decreto 1155/2024 — BOE

Non-lucrative residence
Insurance requirement
Houston checklist: health insurance must cover all risks insured by Spain’s public health system.Status: stated by source
Insurer authorised in Spain
The linked consular instructions refer to public/private health insurance with an insurer authorised to operate in Spain.Status: stated by source
Copayments
Houston checklist excludes copayments.Status: stated by source
Waiting periods
Houston checklist excludes waiting periods.Status: stated by source
Reimbursement / deductible / limits
Houston checklist excludes coverage limits.Status: stated by source
Repatriation
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Coverage start and end
Confirm the policy period and effective date against the current consular checklist and requested residence period.Status: local confirmation required
Proof of payment
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Certificate / documentary proof
Houston requests a public/private health-insurance certificate.Status: stated by source
Evidence status
Summary of the linked official source; “not stated” does not mean exempt.

This is the cited page for one consular jurisdiction, not a universal country-wide rule. Consular districts and checklist updates matter. Some official pages were available only through their indexed extracts during this build; unconfirmed fields remain unknown. “Not stated” is reserved for a fully reviewed source that is silent; it never means the requirement is absent.

Last checked:

Open official source: Consulado de España en Houston — residencia no lucrativa

National rule / guidance: Real Decreto 1155/2024 — BOE

International telework (digital nomad)
Insurance requirement
Official consular guidance requests proof of public or private health insurance, with an alternative social-security coverage certificate where an applicable coordination agreement covers the worker.Status: conditional
Insurer authorised in Spain
For the private-insurance route, the official guidance specifies an insurer authorised to operate in Spain; social-security coordination evidence may apply instead.Status: conditional
Copayments
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Waiting periods
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Reimbursement / deductible / limits
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Repatriation
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Coverage start and end
Cover or qualifying social-security evidence must match the applicable authorisation period; local page may set document/date details.Status: conditional
Proof of payment
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Certificate / documentary proof
The consular page requests an insurance certificate or, where applicable, a certificate of entitlement to social-security coverage.Status: stated by source
Evidence status
Summary of the linked official source; “not stated” does not mean exempt.

This is the cited page for one consular jurisdiction, not a universal country-wide rule. Consular districts and checklist updates matter. Some official pages were available only through their indexed extracts during this build; unconfirmed fields remain unknown. “Not stated” is reserved for a fully reviewed source that is silent; it never means the requirement is absent.

Last checked:

Open official source: Consulado de España en Nueva York — teletrabajo internacional

National rule / guidance: UGE — Documentación de titulares

Mexico
Long-stay study
Insurance requirement
Required for long-stay study authorisation; national rule specifies an insurer authorised to operate in Spain, comparable basic SNS benefits and validity for the planned stay.Status: stated by source
Insurer authorised in Spain
National rule: insurer must be authorised to operate in Spain.Status: stated by source
Copayments
The linked Mexico consular instructions state no copayment/deductible for the specified study-insurance checklist.Status: stated by source
Waiting periods
The linked Mexico consular instructions state no waiting periods for the specified study-insurance checklist.Status: stated by source
Reimbursement / deductible / limits
The linked Mexico consular instructions state full cover without limits/reimbursements and request proof of payment.Status: stated by source
Repatriation
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Coverage start and end
Mexico checklist gives a start/end window around studies; check the current official page and any stated waiver for stays up to 180 days.Status: stated by source
Proof of payment
The linked Mexico checklist requests proof of payment for the insurance period/first year under its stated renewal condition.Status: stated by source
Certificate / documentary proof
The linked official checklist asks for a certificate or proof of insurance; confirm acceptable original/copy and document format locally.Status: stated by source
Evidence status
Summary of the linked official source; “not stated” does not mean exempt.

This is the cited page for one consular jurisdiction, not a universal country-wide rule. Consular districts and checklist updates matter. Some official pages were available only through their indexed extracts during this build; unconfirmed fields remain unknown. “Not stated” is reserved for a fully reviewed source that is silent; it never means the requirement is absent.

Last checked:

Open official source: Consulado de España en México — estudios

National rule / guidance: Real Decreto 1155/2024 — BOE

Non-lucrative residence
Insurance requirement
A health-insurance requirement is stated for the initial non-lucrative residence authorisation; the linked consular checklist supplies the local documentary detail.Status: stated by source
Insurer authorised in Spain
The linked consular instructions require public/private health insurance contracted with an insurer authorised to operate in Spain.Status: stated by source
Copayments
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Waiting periods
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Reimbursement / deductible / limits
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Repatriation
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Coverage start and end
Confirm the policy period and effective date against the current consular checklist and requested residence period.Status: local confirmation required
Proof of payment
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Certificate / documentary proof
Mexico City requests an original and copy of the public/private health-insurance certificate.Status: stated by source
Evidence status
Summary of the linked official source; “not stated” does not mean exempt.

This is the cited page for one consular jurisdiction, not a universal country-wide rule. Consular districts and checklist updates matter. Some official pages were available only through their indexed extracts during this build; unconfirmed fields remain unknown. “Not stated” is reserved for a fully reviewed source that is silent; it never means the requirement is absent.

Last checked:

Open official source: Consulado de España en México — residencia no lucrativa

National rule / guidance: Real Decreto 1155/2024 — BOE

International telework (digital nomad)
Insurance requirement
The official route allows public/social-security coverage evidence in applicable cases; otherwise public or private health insurance may be required. Check the exact route and coverage basis.Status: conditional
Insurer authorised in Spain
For the private-insurance route, the official guidance specifies an insurer authorised to operate in Spain; social-security coordination evidence may apply instead.Status: conditional
Copayments
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Waiting periods
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Reimbursement / deductible / limits
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Repatriation
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Coverage start and end
Cover or qualifying social-security evidence must match the applicable authorisation period; local page may set document/date details.Status: conditional
Proof of payment
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Certificate / documentary proof
No Mexico-specific digital-nomad checklist was verified in this pass; check the consulate responsible for residence.Status: local confirmation required
Evidence status
Summary of the linked official source; “not stated” does not mean exempt.

This is the cited page for one consular jurisdiction, not a universal country-wide rule. Consular districts and checklist updates matter. Some official pages were available only through their indexed extracts during this build; unconfirmed fields remain unknown. “Not stated” is reserved for a fully reviewed source that is silent; it never means the requirement is absent.

Last checked:

Open official source: UGE — autorizaciones y requisitos

National rule / guidance: UGE — Documentación de titulares

Colombia
Long-stay study
Insurance requirement
Required for long-stay study authorisation; national rule specifies an insurer authorised to operate in Spain, comparable basic SNS benefits and validity for the planned stay.Status: stated by source
Insurer authorised in Spain
National rule: insurer must be authorised to operate in Spain.Status: stated by source
Copayments
Bogotá checklist says no copayment.Status: stated by source
Waiting periods
Bogotá checklist says no waiting period.Status: stated by source
Reimbursement / deductible / limits
Bogotá checklist says no reimbursements, limits or franchises; full medical-cost cover is requested.Status: stated by source
Repatriation
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Coverage start and end
The checklist describes the study period and additional days in its date rules; check the current official page for the exact case.Status: stated by source
Proof of payment
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Certificate / documentary proof
The checklist requires an original and copy of public/private insurance evidence; a quotation or intermediary-issued document is not accepted in place of policy proof.Status: stated by source
Evidence status
Summary of the linked official source; “not stated” does not mean exempt.

This is the cited page for one consular jurisdiction, not a universal country-wide rule. Consular districts and checklist updates matter. Some official pages were available only through their indexed extracts during this build; unconfirmed fields remain unknown. “Not stated” is reserved for a fully reviewed source that is silent; it never means the requirement is absent.

Last checked:

Open official source: Consulado de España en Bogotá — estudios

National rule / guidance: Real Decreto 1155/2024 — BOE

Non-lucrative residence
Insurance requirement
A health-insurance requirement is stated for the initial non-lucrative residence authorisation; the linked consular checklist supplies the local documentary detail.Status: stated by source
Insurer authorised in Spain
The linked consular instructions require public/private health insurance contracted with an insurer authorised to operate in Spain.Status: stated by source
Copayments
Bogotá checklist requires cover without copay.Status: stated by source
Waiting periods
Bogotá checklist requires cover without waiting periods.Status: stated by source
Reimbursement / deductible / limits
Bogotá checklist requires 100% cover without limits, reimbursements or franchises.Status: stated by source
Repatriation
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Coverage start and end
Bogotá checklist says the policy must cover the first 12 months from the expected travel date.Status: stated by source
Proof of payment
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Certificate / documentary proof
Bogotá requires insurer-issued proof of cover; proposals, pending applications and intermediary/agent certificates are not accepted instead of the insurer document.Status: stated by source
Evidence status
Summary of the linked official source; “not stated” does not mean exempt.

This is the cited page for one consular jurisdiction, not a universal country-wide rule. Consular districts and checklist updates matter. Some official pages were available only through their indexed extracts during this build; unconfirmed fields remain unknown. “Not stated” is reserved for a fully reviewed source that is silent; it never means the requirement is absent.

Last checked:

Open official source: Consulado de España en Bogotá — residencia no lucrativa

National rule / guidance: Real Decreto 1155/2024 — BOE

International telework (digital nomad)
Insurance requirement
Official consular guidance requests proof of public or private health insurance, with an alternative social-security coverage certificate where an applicable coordination agreement covers the worker.Status: conditional
Insurer authorised in Spain
For the private-insurance route, the official guidance specifies an insurer authorised to operate in Spain; social-security coordination evidence may apply instead.Status: conditional
Copayments
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Waiting periods
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Reimbursement / deductible / limits
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Repatriation
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Coverage start and end
Cover or qualifying social-security evidence must match the applicable authorisation period; local page may set document/date details.Status: conditional
Proof of payment
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Certificate / documentary proof
The consular page requests an insurance certificate or, where applicable, a certificate of entitlement to social-security coverage.Status: stated by source
Evidence status
Summary of the linked official source; “not stated” does not mean exempt.

This is the cited page for one consular jurisdiction, not a universal country-wide rule. Consular districts and checklist updates matter. Some official pages were available only through their indexed extracts during this build; unconfirmed fields remain unknown. “Not stated” is reserved for a fully reviewed source that is silent; it never means the requirement is absent.

Last checked:

Open official source: Consulado de España en Bogotá — teletrabajo internacional

National rule / guidance: UGE — Documentación de titulares

Peru
Long-stay study
Insurance requirement
Required for long-stay study authorisation; national rule specifies an insurer authorised to operate in Spain, comparable basic SNS benefits and validity for the planned stay.Status: stated by source
Insurer authorised in Spain
Lima checklist requires an insurer authorised to operate in Spain.Status: stated by source
Copayments
Lima checklist says the health policy must have no copayment.Status: stated by source
Waiting periods
Lima checklist says the health policy must have no waiting periods.Status: stated by source
Reimbursement / deductible / limits
Lima checklist says no reimbursement basis or coverage limit; it requires 100% medical, hospital and outpatient expenses without franchise.Status: stated by source
Repatriation
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Coverage start and end
National rule: cover the planned stay. Exact start/end treatment and any transition days depend on the current consular checklist.Status: stated by source
Proof of payment
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Certificate / documentary proof
Lima requires an original and copy of the public/private health-insurance certificate.Status: stated by source
Evidence status
Summary of the linked official source; “not stated” does not mean exempt.

This is the cited page for one consular jurisdiction, not a universal country-wide rule. Consular districts and checklist updates matter. Some official pages were available only through their indexed extracts during this build; unconfirmed fields remain unknown. “Not stated” is reserved for a fully reviewed source that is silent; it never means the requirement is absent.

Last checked:

Open official source: Consulado de España en Lima — estudios

National rule / guidance: Real Decreto 1155/2024 — BOE

Non-lucrative residence
Insurance requirement
A health-insurance requirement is stated for the initial non-lucrative residence authorisation; the linked consular checklist supplies the local documentary detail.Status: stated by source
Insurer authorised in Spain
The linked consular instructions require public/private health insurance contracted with an insurer authorised to operate in Spain.Status: stated by source
Copayments
Lima checklist requires cover without copayment.Status: stated by source
Waiting periods
Lima checklist requires cover without waiting periods.Status: stated by source
Reimbursement / deductible / limits
Lima checklist requires cover without reimbursement, coverage limit or franchise.Status: stated by source
Repatriation
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Coverage start and end
Confirm the policy period and effective date against the current consular checklist and requested residence period.Status: local confirmation required
Proof of payment
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Certificate / documentary proof
Lima requests an original and copy of the public/private health-insurance certificate.Status: stated by source
Evidence status
Summary of the linked official source; “not stated” does not mean exempt.

This is the cited page for one consular jurisdiction, not a universal country-wide rule. Consular districts and checklist updates matter. Some official pages were available only through their indexed extracts during this build; unconfirmed fields remain unknown. “Not stated” is reserved for a fully reviewed source that is silent; it never means the requirement is absent.

Last checked:

Open official source: Consulado de España en Lima — residencia no lucrativa

National rule / guidance: Real Decreto 1155/2024 — BOE

International telework (digital nomad)
Insurance requirement
Official consular guidance requests proof of public or private health insurance, with an alternative social-security coverage certificate where an applicable coordination agreement covers the worker.Status: conditional
Insurer authorised in Spain
For the private-insurance route, the official guidance specifies an insurer authorised to operate in Spain; social-security coordination evidence may apply instead.Status: conditional
Copayments
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Waiting periods
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Reimbursement / deductible / limits
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Repatriation
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Coverage start and end
Cover or qualifying social-security evidence must match the applicable authorisation period; local page may set document/date details.Status: conditional
Proof of payment
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Certificate / documentary proof
The consular page requests an insurance certificate or, where applicable, a certificate of entitlement to social-security coverage.Status: stated by source
Evidence status
Summary of the linked official source; “not stated” does not mean exempt.

This is the cited page for one consular jurisdiction, not a universal country-wide rule. Consular districts and checklist updates matter. Some official pages were available only through their indexed extracts during this build; unconfirmed fields remain unknown. “Not stated” is reserved for a fully reviewed source that is silent; it never means the requirement is absent.

Last checked:

Open official source: Consulado de España en Lima — teletrabajo internacional

National rule / guidance: UGE — Documentación de titulares

Canada
Long-stay study
Insurance requirement
Required for long-stay study authorisation; national rule specifies an insurer authorised to operate in Spain, comparable basic SNS benefits and validity for the planned stay.Status: stated by source
Insurer authorised in Spain
National rule: insurer must be authorised to operate in Spain.Status: stated by source
Copayments
Ottawa checklist says no copayment or deductible.Status: stated by source
Waiting periods
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Reimbursement / deductible / limits
Ottawa checklist says no deductible and no coverage limit.Status: stated by source
Repatriation
Ottawa checklist says repatriation/evacuation cover is not required for this study-insurance checklist.Status: stated by source
Coverage start and end
Ottawa gives study-period rules, including different treatment below/above six months; see the linked current checklist and confirm entry-date details.Status: stated by source
Proof of payment
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Certificate / documentary proof
The linked official checklist asks for a certificate or proof of insurance; confirm acceptable original/copy and document format locally.Status: stated by source
Evidence status
Summary of the linked official source; “not stated” does not mean exempt.

This is the cited page for one consular jurisdiction, not a universal country-wide rule. Consular districts and checklist updates matter. Some official pages were available only through their indexed extracts during this build; unconfirmed fields remain unknown. “Not stated” is reserved for a fully reviewed source that is silent; it never means the requirement is absent.

Last checked:

Open official source: Embajada de España en Ottawa — estudios

National rule / guidance: Real Decreto 1155/2024 — BOE

Non-lucrative residence
Insurance requirement
A health-insurance requirement is stated for the initial non-lucrative residence authorisation; the linked consular checklist supplies the local documentary detail.Status: stated by source
Insurer authorised in Spain
The linked consular instructions refer to public/private health insurance with an insurer authorised to operate in Spain.Status: stated by source
Copayments
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Waiting periods
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Reimbursement / deductible / limits
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Repatriation
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Coverage start and end
Ottawa states that the policy must cover at least the full visa duration.Status: stated by source
Proof of payment
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Certificate / documentary proof
Ottawa requests an original and copy of the public/private health-insurance certificate.Status: stated by source
Evidence status
Summary of the linked official source; “not stated” does not mean exempt.

This is the cited page for one consular jurisdiction, not a universal country-wide rule. Consular districts and checklist updates matter. Some official pages were available only through their indexed extracts during this build; unconfirmed fields remain unknown. “Not stated” is reserved for a fully reviewed source that is silent; it never means the requirement is absent.

Last checked:

Open official source: Embajada de España en Ottawa — residencia no lucrativa

National rule / guidance: Real Decreto 1155/2024 — BOE

International telework (digital nomad)
Insurance requirement
Official consular guidance requests proof of public or private health insurance, with an alternative social-security coverage certificate where an applicable coordination agreement covers the worker.Status: conditional
Insurer authorised in Spain
For the private-insurance route, the official guidance specifies an insurer authorised to operate in Spain; social-security coordination evidence may apply instead.Status: conditional
Copayments
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Waiting periods
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Reimbursement / deductible / limits
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Repatriation
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Coverage start and end
Cover or qualifying social-security evidence must match the applicable authorisation period; local page may set document/date details.Status: conditional
Proof of payment
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Certificate / documentary proof
The consular page requests an insurance certificate or, where applicable, a certificate of entitlement to social-security coverage.Status: stated by source
Evidence status
Summary of the linked official source; “not stated” does not mean exempt.

This is the cited page for one consular jurisdiction, not a universal country-wide rule. Consular districts and checklist updates matter. Some official pages were available only through their indexed extracts during this build; unconfirmed fields remain unknown. “Not stated” is reserved for a fully reviewed source that is silent; it never means the requirement is absent.

Last checked:

Open official source: Embajada de España en Ottawa — teletrabajo internacional

National rule / guidance: UGE — Documentación de titulares

Argentina
Long-stay study
Insurance requirement
Required for long-stay study authorisation; national rule specifies an insurer authorised to operate in Spain, comparable basic SNS benefits and validity for the planned stay.Status: stated by source
Insurer authorised in Spain
Buenos Aires checklist requires insurance from an insurer authorised to operate in Spain.Status: stated by source
Copayments
Buenos Aires checklist requires 100% medical, hospital and outpatient cover without copayments.Status: stated by source
Waiting periods
Buenos Aires checklist requires cover without waiting periods.Status: stated by source
Reimbursement / deductible / limits
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Repatriation
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Coverage start and end
National rule: cover the planned stay. Exact start/end treatment and any transition days depend on the current consular checklist.Status: stated by source
Proof of payment
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Certificate / documentary proof
Buenos Aires requires the health-insurance certificate; the linked checklist distinguishes it from travel or credit-card insurance.Status: stated by source
Evidence status
Summary of the linked official source; “not stated” does not mean exempt.

This is the cited page for one consular jurisdiction, not a universal country-wide rule. Consular districts and checklist updates matter. Some official pages were available only through their indexed extracts during this build; unconfirmed fields remain unknown. “Not stated” is reserved for a fully reviewed source that is silent; it never means the requirement is absent.

Last checked:

Open official source: Consulado de España en Buenos Aires — estudios

National rule / guidance: Real Decreto 1155/2024 — BOE

Non-lucrative residence
Insurance requirement
A health-insurance requirement is stated for the initial non-lucrative residence authorisation; the linked consular checklist supplies the local documentary detail.Status: stated by source
Insurer authorised in Spain
The linked consular instructions require public/private health insurance contracted with an insurer authorised to operate in Spain.Status: stated by source
Copayments
Buenos Aires checklist requires 100% medical coverage without copay.Status: stated by source
Waiting periods
Buenos Aires checklist requires cover without waiting periods.Status: stated by source
Reimbursement / deductible / limits
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Repatriation
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Coverage start and end
Buenos Aires requires medical coverage during the first year of residence.Status: stated by source
Proof of payment
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Certificate / documentary proof
Buenos Aires requests an original and copy of the public/private health-insurance certificate.Status: stated by source
Evidence status
Summary of the linked official source; “not stated” does not mean exempt.

This is the cited page for one consular jurisdiction, not a universal country-wide rule. Consular districts and checklist updates matter. Some official pages were available only through their indexed extracts during this build; unconfirmed fields remain unknown. “Not stated” is reserved for a fully reviewed source that is silent; it never means the requirement is absent.

Last checked:

Open official source: Consulado de España en Buenos Aires — residencia no lucrativa

National rule / guidance: Real Decreto 1155/2024 — BOE

International telework (digital nomad)
Insurance requirement
The official route allows public/social-security coverage evidence in applicable cases; otherwise public or private health insurance may be required. Check the exact route and coverage basis.Status: conditional
Insurer authorised in Spain
For the private-insurance route, the official guidance specifies an insurer authorised to operate in Spain; social-security coordination evidence may apply instead.Status: conditional
Copayments
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Waiting periods
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Reimbursement / deductible / limits
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Repatriation
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Coverage start and end
Cover or qualifying social-security evidence must match the applicable authorisation period; local page may set document/date details.Status: conditional
Proof of payment
Not confirmed from the complete linked official source; check the competent consulate.Status: unconfirmed
Certificate / documentary proof
The linked official checklist asks for a certificate or proof of insurance/coverage; confirm acceptable original/copy and document format locally.Status: stated by source
Evidence status
Summary of the linked official source; “not stated” does not mean exempt.

This is the cited page for one consular jurisdiction, not a universal country-wide rule. Consular districts and checklist updates matter. Some official pages were available only through their indexed extracts during this build; unconfirmed fields remain unknown. “Not stated” is reserved for a fully reviewed source that is silent; it never means the requirement is absent.

Last checked:

Open official source: Consulado de España en Buenos Aires — teletrabajo internacional

National rule / guidance: UGE — Documentación de titulares

Consulate differences

The United States, Mexico and Canada examples refer to offices with specific consular districts. If you live elsewhere, use the office responsible for your residence. The Mexico study row links the Mexico City district; national UGE guidance for telework does not replace a consular checklist.

Official sources

VPI operational interpretation

The tracker helps identify which insurance documents to confirm with the competent office. VPI can explain available insurance arrangements; the insurer issues the policy and the authority decides the immigration application. This page is not legal advice.