WorldWay Comprehensive Report: As international investment tycoons have been aggressively expanding their presence in Spain, the Spanish property investment immigration program became exceptionally popular in 2015. An increasing number of high-net-worth individuals are choosing Spain as their ideal destination for immigration. In addition to the favorable property investment immigration policy and rapid approval speed, the ability to enjoy high-quality benefits, such as universal free healthcare, is also a significant factor. Today, WorldWay immigration experts have compiled a medical guide for Spanish immigrants, hoping to bring convenience to your life.
【Spanish doctor conducting a consultation】
In Spain, once you have a job, you can apply for a medical card, pay social security contributions, and enter the national social security system. With a medical card, you can receive free medical treatment at public hospitals. Even if a spouse is unemployed, they can enjoy free medical care just like the children.
When you have medical needs in Spain, you need to follow the medical guide below.
1. Appointment: You need an appointment to see a doctor in Spain; you must first make an appointment by phone, website, or at the counter. If you go without an appointment, you will have to wait for a very long time and will likely not be able to see a doctor.
2. Queuing: When making an appointment, the nurse will ask you to choose between a morning or afternoon visit. You should arrive at the clinic door in advance of your scheduled time. The nurse will call numbers in sequence. If you miss your number, you will have to wait until other patients have been seen before the nurse calls the numbers of those who did not arrive on time.
3. Consultation: If your Spanish is not good, it is best to bring a friend or an interpreter, as this will allow you to accurately describe your symptoms, which is beneficial for treatment. However, if you do not have an interpreter or your Spanish is poor, please remember the word DOLOR, which means "pain." When the doctor asks where you feel uncomfortable, point to the area and say this word. This is a last resort, however.
4. Getting Medication: Spanish hospitals usually do not have pharmacies. Patients need to take the prescription issued by the doctor to a pharmacy to get medication. The prescription is very important; do not lose it. There are two colors of prescriptions: green is for employed individuals, who pay 40-60% of the cost; red is for retirees, who pay 0-10% of the cost. Medication in Spain is generally very affordable.
With the advantage of universal free healthcare, Spain has become one of the mainstream countries for immigration in today's era of rising European immigration. WorldWay immigration experts state that as the European economy begins to recover, combined with favorable and low property prices and the status of a long-established European capitalist power that everyone aspires to, Spanish property investment immigration is highly sought after. More and more immigrants are choosing to live in Spain, and it is very necessary to be familiar with these medical guidelines, which are different from those in China.
