Guide · Barcelona · Before you fly
Sort your health cover
Knowing where to go when you get sick saves a lot of stress.
Updated October 2026 · From the Newope arrival plan
Step by step
EU/EEA: bring your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
Non-EU: get private health insurance, your visa needs it
Bring prescriptions for any regular medication
This step is already in your arrival plan
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