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Register at your local health centre (CAP)
Once you're working or registered, you can get a health card (TSI) and a family doctor.
Updated October 2026 · From the Newope arrival plan
Step by step
Find your CAP based on your address
Bring passport, NIE, padrón and Social Security or EHIC
Ask for your TSI card
What to bring
- NIE or TIE
- Padrón certificate
- Social security number if you work, or EHIC if you're from the EU
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