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Sanitas — Part of Bupa Est. 1954 · Bupa Group 58,000+ Professionals

Why Thousands of Expats Trust Sanitas in Spain

Regulated since 1954 and part of the Bupa Group — Sanitas is Spain's most established private health insurer, with 2.9 million members and 58,000+ healthcare professionals across the country's largest private medical network.

Trusted by 2.9 million members Bupa-backed global stability English-speaking support 24/7 Visa-approved plans available
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Sanitas — Part of Bupa

Spain's leading private health insurer since 1954 — part of the global Bupa Group, regulated by Spanish health authorities, and trusted by 2.9 million members across the country. Sanitas combines 70+ years of Spanish healthcare expertise with international Bupa standards, delivering comprehensive private healthcare with English-speaking support built in.

1954 Founded in Spain
2.9M+ Members
58,000+ Healthcare Professionals
4,500+ Clinics & Hospitals
The Sanitas Difference

Why Sanitas Leads Spanish Healthcare

Choosing health insurance in Spain means choosing a provider you can rely on. Here's why thousands of expats choose Sanitas — backed by facts, not just marketing.

Heritage 🏛️

70+ Years of Healthcare Excellence

Sanitas has operated in Spain since 1954 — giving it unmatched knowledge of the Spanish healthcare system, deep hospital relationships, and a track record built over seven decades.

Global Backing 🌍

Backed by Bupa Worldwide

Sanitas is part of Bupa — one of the world's leading healthcare groups with 45+ million customers globally. This means financial strength and international healthcare standards.

Expat Focus 🗣️

Built for International Residents

English-speaking support, English-language app, visa-approved plans, and dedicated expat guidance. Sanitas genuinely understands what international residents need.

Network 🏥

58,000+ Professionals Nationwide

Access one of Spain's largest private healthcare networks — 58,000+ healthcare professionals, specialists, and professionals at premium hospitals and clinics in every major city and region.

Digital 📱

Blua — Telemedicine in English

Video consultations, prescriptions, and medical advice in English — 24/7. Our Blua platform puts healthcare in your pocket, wherever you are in Spain.

Regulation

Fully Regulated & Certified

Regulated by Spanish health authorities, GDPR compliant, and ISO 9001 quality certified. Your health data and coverage are in safe, accountable hands.

Sanitas Excellence Explained

Credentials & Industry Recognition

When choosing health insurance in Spain as an expat, you need proven credentials. Sanitas delivers exactly that — regulated since 1954, backed by Bupa, and recognised across the Spanish healthcare system.

Sanitas Credentials

  • ✅ Regulated by the Dirección General de Seguros (Spain)
  • ✅ Part of the Bupa Group — global financial stability
  • ✅ Founded in Spain in 1954 — 70+ years of operation
  • ✅ 58,000+ healthcare professionals, specialists & nurses in network
  • ✅ 4,500+ clinics and diagnostic centres nationwide
  • ✅ Visa-approved plans for NLV & DNV applications

Built for International Residents

  • ✅ Mi Sanitas app available in English
  • ✅ English-speaking GP video consultations 24/7 via Blua
  • ✅ Filter entire specialist network by language
  • ✅ 2.9M+ members across Spain
  • ✅ Same-day English-language visa certificates
  • ✅ English-speaking customer service by phone, chat & email

Choosing health insurance in Spain as an expat means choosing a provider you can rely on for the long term. Sanitas has operated in Spain since 1954 and is backed by Bupa's global resources — meaning you're covered by one of the most financially stable and operationally experienced healthcare groups in the world.

What separates Sanitas for expats isn't just the size of the network — it's the English-language layer built on top of it: the app, the Blua video doctors, the searchable specialist directory filtered by language, and the customer service team that handles everything in English so you never have to navigate a Spanish phone system alone.

Your Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Sanitas is backed by Bupa — one of the world's leading healthcare groups — and has operated in Spain since 1954. With 58,000+ healthcare professionals, dedicated English-speaking support 24/7, and visa-approved plans for NLV and DNV, Sanitas offers a level of stability and expat-focused service that smaller providers simply cannot match.
Yes. Sanitas is regulated by Spanish health authorities and backed by Bupa, a globally recognised healthcare leader. We hold all required licenses and maintain the highest standards of data protection and customer service. Your healthcare and personal information are completely secure.
Sanitas combines Spanish healthcare expertise with international standards. We understand expat needs, offer English throughout (app, website, 24/7 support), provide transparent pricing, and guarantee access to premium hospitals and specialists without long waiting times.
Absolutely. Thousands of expats — from the UK, US, Australia, and beyond — choose Sanitas for their healthcare in Spain. We're rated 4.9/5 stars, and the vast majority of our new customers come from referrals from happy existing members.
Sanitas was founded in Spain in 1954, giving it over 70 years of experience in the Spanish healthcare system. It has been part of the Bupa Group since 1989. This long track record means Sanitas has deep relationships with hospitals and specialists across every Spanish province, and has consistently adapted to meet the needs of its members.
Yes. Sanitas covers pre-existing conditions after the appropriate waiting period. We handle claims fairly and transparently — no hidden exclusions. Our English-speaking team can explain exactly what's covered for your specific situation before you commit.
Sanitas offers a comprehensive English-language experience. The Mi Sanitas app is fully available in English, and Blua video consultations connect you with English-speaking doctors 24/7. You can filter the entire specialist network by language to find English-speaking in-person doctors anywhere in Spain. Customer service — including billing, claims, and visa certificate requests — is handled in English by phone, email, and chat.
Visa insurance certificates are issued same-day in English once your policy is active. We handle the application process directly with Sanitas on your behalf, and most clients receive their certificate within hours of payment. The certificate meets all requirements for NLV and DNV applications at Spanish consulates and embassies worldwide.
Yes. Sanitas has one of the widest coverage networks of any private insurer in Spain, with hospitals, clinics, and specialists in every province. Major cities like Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, and Málaga have the deepest in-person coverage, and Blua telemedicine means you can access an English-speaking doctor by video from anywhere in Spain — even in rural areas.
International cover depends on the plan. Visa-approved plans (Residents and Residents Platinum) include repatriation cover, meaning emergency medical repatriation back to your home country is covered. Sanitas Residents Platinum includes additional benefits for travel outside Spain. Blua video consultations work from any country with internet access, so you can see an English-speaking doctor on video wherever you are in the world.

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Tell us about your situation and we'll send you an exact price — or suggest the best plan if there's a better fit. No obligation, no hard sell.

  • Exact price based on your age & province
  • Visa-approved plans for NLV & DNV
  • Cover starts on the date you choose
  • English-speaking advisors
  • Same-day response

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Who is Sanitas?

Sanitas is Spain's leading private health insurer, founded in 1954 and part of Bupa — one of the world's largest healthcare groups. With 2.9 million members, 58,000+ healthcare professionals, and a network of 4,500+ clinics and hospitals across every Spanish province, Sanitas delivers comprehensive private healthcare to residents and expats throughout Spain — including English-language services, visa-approved plans, and same-day cover certificates.

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We are authorised Sanitas agents helping expats and international residents find the right health insurance in Spain. English-speaking expert guidance throughout — from your first question to receiving your visa certificate.

1954Founded in Spain
2.9M+Members
58,000+Professionals
4,500+Clinics & Hospitals