Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Bruno Bianchi
Question
Can anyone tell me do you still need a private health insurance if you are eligible for the S1 for the purpose of obtaining the NLV. (UK Citizens)
Answers
These are the answers of Spainguru’s Spanish Non Lucrative Visa group members:
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“Private insurance not required if you have S1.”
“No, just use your S1.”
Conclusion
For applicants of the Spain Non Lucrative Visa who are eligible for and possess an S1 form, private health insurance is not required.
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Explore Cities →It’s important, however, to pre-register the S1 form prior to your BLS appointment and to complete any necessary formalities after moving to Spain.
This streamlines the process and ensures compliance with Spanish health care registration requirements.
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