British citizen in Spain? what you need to know about Covid vaccination

British citizen in Spain? what you need to know about Covid vaccination
By Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

From Brits in Spain (British Embassy Facebook site).

We know that some of you are concerned about how you will be able to get the Covid-19 vaccine in Spain – particularly those of you who don’t receive state healthcare.

The Spanish government has been very clear that they will provide the vaccine to everyone in Spain as a matter of public health, regardless of nationality or how you access healthcare in Spain. If you are already registered for state healthcare you will be contacted by your regional health service to make an appointment when it is your turn to be vaccinated.

Because Spain operates its health system regionally, the way people access the vaccine will differ depending on where you live.

We have received the following information from the Spanish regional healthcare authorities for those who are not registered for state healthcare and we continue to seek information for all regions. Please be aware that this is information from the Spanish authorities and is subject to change.

• Andalucíá: You can register for the vaccine here: https://www.sspa.juntadeandalucia.es/.../alta-en-bdu-para.... More information is available at: https://www.andavac.es/campanas/covid/

• Andorra: For information see: https://www.govern.ad/preinscripcio/

• Balearic Islands: To register for the vaccine, please call 971 211 999. For more information see: https://www.ibsalut.es/vacuna-covid-19

• Cataluña: If you are already registered on the padrón, you can apply online here: https://catsalut.gencat.cat/.../programes-interes.../

• Murcía: You can register online for the vaccine here: https://portalsalud.carm.es/portalsalud/principal/inicio... or call: 900121212

• Valencia Region (Comunidad Valenciana): You will need to go to your local health centre to register. You will be given a provisional health card to cover the vaccination and any other public health needs.

The Spanish authorities are asking insurance companies to coordinate with regional health services in order to provide vaccines to their customers. UK nationals living in Spain with private insurance, who do not live in the areas listed in this post, can contact their local health centre or private insurance company for more information.

April 16, 2021 at 01:39PM
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