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Tarjeta Sanitaria / SIP Valencia

Procedure for Valencia

Who needs it

Anyone registered in the regional public health system. In Valencia, it is called SIP.

When needed

After empadronamiento and after acquiring the basis for public healthcare (work, RETA, family reunification, dependent child).

Where to get it

Local health centre (centro de salud). In Valencia: SIP office at the centro de salud.

Timeline

Issuance can take a few weeks. A provisional certificate is given in the meantime.

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Cita previa

Usually yes. Bring empadronamiento and an identity document.

What to bring

  • •Passport / NIE / TIE
  • •Empadronamiento (volante)
  • •Proof of the basis for public healthcare
  • •Social Security number

Common mistakes

  • âš Going without empadronamiento
  • âš Going to a centro de salud outside your address zone

What to say at the counter

I would like to register at this centro de salud and obtain my health card. (Buenos días. Quiero solicitar la tarjeta SIP / tarjeta sanitaria.)

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