Visa Medical Certificate of Good Health (IHR 2005)

Visa Medical Certificate of Good Health (IHR 2005)

Many countries ask for a Medical Certificate of Good Health when you apply for a long-stay, work, study, retirement or residency visa. ZoomDoc issues yours online, signed by a UK GP registered with the GMC and the FCDO, without an appointment. Your digital certificate is sent to your phone within 2 hours, and the signed original is posted to you next working day by Royal Mail Tracked 24. All country-specific medical forms your consulate requires are included, and you receive a full refund if our doctors are unable to issue it.

• Same-day digital certificate (PDF) sent directly to your mobile and email
• Original hard copy with wet signature posted the next working day via Royal Mail Tracked 24
• A simple process: Upload medical evidence → Doctor verifies → Certificate issued

Fast, secure, and fully compliant.

 What Will I Receive

You will receive a verifiable, officially signed medical certificate, delivered digitally and by post, which includes:

Your full name and date of birth

A formal declaration confirming you do not suffer from any disease that could pose a serious public health risk, in line with the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005)

The signature, GMC number and stamp of a UK GP whose signature is registered with the FCDO Legalisation Office

A QR code that opens your certificate for instant verification by any consulate

Any embassy or consulate medical form your country requires, completed and signed at no extra cost

Which countries accept it

Used for long-stay, work, study, retirement and residency visas. Accepted by consulates in most of the world, including:

Europe: Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, France, Cyprus, Malta

Africa: South Africa, Kenya, Mauritius, Egypt, Morocco

Asia: Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia

Caribbean & Americas: Barbados, Bermuda, Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Mexico, Brazil

Middle East: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman

Not available for: USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and China. Their immigration rules require an in-person examination by an approved panel physician, so no UK online service can issue a valid certificate.

Not sure about your country? Contact our team at [email protected] | +44 (0)207 993 2292

Apostille & translation

Many countries, including Spain, require an FCDO apostille and often a sworn translation. Because our GPs' signatures are registered with the FCDO Legalisation Office, the apostille is a formality rather than a problem.

Country-Specific Requirements

Medical requirements vary by country and may include:

• Chest X-rays to exclude TB
• HIV testing, Syphilis testing
• Laboratory blood screening
• Embassy-specific medical forms

Our experienced medical team ensures your assessment is:

• Fully compliant
• Country-specific
• Stress-free and accurate

If additional forms or tests are required, our medical team will guide you through the process — and all required medical forms are included at no extra cost.

Medical Certificate for a Spanish Visa

Since the UK’s departure from the EU, Spain now requires a Medical Certificate of Good Health for most long-stay visas. This certificate complies with the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005).

Our certificates:

• Fully meet Spanish visa requirements
• Are issued by FCDO-registered UK doctors
• Are widely accepted by Spanish authorities

You can apply with confidence knowing your documentation is correct.

Validity

Most consulates accept a certificate issued within the last 3 months; some require it within 30 days of your appointment. We recommend to order once your appointment date is known.

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