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Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2021 1:04pm

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Marshall88

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Hi,I'm bringing my 84 year old mum to Spain.

Has she any medical cover on my sip card.

I'm full resident.

Thanks in anticipation

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Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2021 2:57pm

tebo53

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Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2021 2:57pm

Marshall88 wrote on Sun Oct 10, 2021 1:04pm:
Hi,I'm bringing my 84 year old mum to Spain.
Has she any medical cover on my sip card.

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I'm full resident.
Thanks in anticipation

Short answer is no.

If she is coming to live permanently in Spain she will need to apply for a non lucrative visa at the Spanish consulate in the UK. She will need to meet the income and healthcare requirements. She cannot just upsticks and move to Spain as she will be classed as a illegal resident after the 90 day visiting allowance.

If she gains residency she can, after the first year, claim for healthcare under the S1 scheme and get her healthcare paid for by the UK government.

Steve

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Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2021 9:19pm

trotter

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Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2021 9:19pm

Marshall88 wrote on Sun Oct 10, 2021 1:04pm:
Hi,I'm bringing my 84 year old mum to Spain.
Has she any medical cover on my sip card.

Read more...

I'm full resident.
Thanks in anticipation

She can use her EHIC card (or equivalent) for emergencies but she would be advised to have decent travel insurance.