If the applicant needs a
visa to Spain the contract is one of the most important documents for the embassy. It proves the participants’ reason to apply for the visa. The contract also helps to avoid potential problems or
misunderstandings during the stay. Some of the most important points in the agreement are:
Termination of the contract
If any problems occur during the stay and they can’t be resolved, one can consider the termination of the agreement. Usually, you need to respect a notice period of 2 weeks. During this time both parties can try to find a replacement or an alternative solution.
Public health care in Spain is held by Sistema Nacional de Salud (SNS) which is responsible for hospital stays and basic medical services.
AuPair.com has several partner companies that offer insurance services for Au Pairs from all over the world. Read more about
Dr. Walter and
Care Concept and feel free to
contact us for any questions. In addition to these, read the general rules for the Au Pairs' health insurance.
Health insurance for EEA citizens in Spain
Au Pairs from any EEA country can benefit from the National Health Service. To be eligible for public healthcare in Spain the Au Pair needs to apply for the
European Health Insurance Card before coming to Spain.
Au Pairs without an EHIC will be charged for all medical services. The EHIC is called Tarjeta Sanitaria Europea (TSE) in Spain.
The services covered by the EHIC vary depending on the home country of the participant. A treatment that might be free in one country doesn't have to be free in Spain. Dental care for example is not free of charge in Spain.
Doctors and Dentists: It is important to present the EHIC card immediately and make sure that the doctor is not a private physician. There is no refund system for private treatments unless there is a corresponding clause in the insurance contract. Dentistry is usually not covered by the health service. Consider an additional private insurance for such cases.
Prescriptions: Spanish citizens can get free prescriptions. Other patients have to pay up to 40 percent of the total cost.
Hospital Treatment: Make sure that the hospital is not private. Patients need to pay for private hospital treatments themselves. Keep the health insurance card with you.
Before the participants arrive to Spain, they should check which services are covered by the EHIC in Spain.
Health insurance for Non-EEA citizens in Spain
Non-EU citizens who need a
visa to visit Spain will need medical insurance for the visa application. We recommend non-EU citizens who can visit Spain without a visa to purchase a travel insurance that will cover any medical expenses during the time travelling.
Applicants from Non-EEA countries should also get an accident and liability insurance for the whole stay before the departure so they will not have to cover the cost of all treatments themselves.
Nationals of countries that have bilateral healthcare agreements with Spain will get free emergency treatments upon presentation of their Certificate of Right to Medical Care.
Spain currently has bilateral healthcare agreements with:
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Andorra |
Brazil |
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Chile |
Ecuador |
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Paraguay |
Peru |
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Morocco (only those working in Spain) |
Tunisia (only those working in Spain) |
Car insurance and driving license in Spain
Many Au Pairs will need to drive a car in Spain. Usually, the Host Family lets the participant use the car. The Host Family should report this to the insurance company. This way, the Au Pair will be safe to drive a car in Spain.
The participant needs to check if their
driver’s license is valid in Spain. It is always best to get an international driver’s license to avoid possible problems in the future.
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