Moving from France to Spain or to Portugal

gracemonard · 2021-05-23T13:49:01+02:00

Get insights on social security coverage in Spain and Portugal for healthcare. Share experiences and find info on moving from France.

gracemonard New member

Member since 24 March 2021

gracemonardNew member23 May 2021 11:49:01

Hzllo - would love to know how to be covered social security wise for medical care in both countries and whether it鈥檚 working better in Spain or in Portugal ?
Does anyone have some info about that or even better experience?
I鈥檓 Belgian but living in France for 20 years now and so actually I鈥檓 on the French Medical system.
How would that go if I move to Portugal or to Spain and have medical problems over there?聽 Thanks for your insight !

gwynj Bulgaria Expert

Member since 30 June 2020

gwynjBulgaria Expert24 May 2021 04:38:34

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Are you moving permanently?

If you're just spending some time (vacation or 2nd home) in Spain or Portugal, while keeping your main home in France... then you'd be covered by your EHIC (European Health Insurance Card).

gwynj Bulgaria Expert

Member since 30 June 2020

gwynjBulgaria Expert24 May 2021 08:56:14

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I just checked what the EHIC is in France: CEAM (or Carte Europ茅enne d'Assurance Maladie). You can see more info at CLEISS.FR and you can order via AMELI.FR

gracemonard New member

Member since 24 March 2021

gracemonardNew member24 May 2021 13:14:11

Hello 脿nd thanks for reverting to me ..
It would be a permanent move ...
that鈥檚 why I lack information on what country would be more interesting in that respect and can one go on their system and at what conditions ?

sandysimpson9999 Member

Member since 09 November 2021

sandysimpson9999Member08 December 2021 06:40:43

Hi, we too are considering relocating from SW France to Galicia in Spain so we have lots of questions .

This topic is very interesting to us too.
ThankYou...sandy