Moving from France to Spain or to Portugal

gracemonard

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Member since 24 March 2021

gracemonard

23 May 2021 13:49:01

gracemonard

23 May 2021 13:49:01

Hzllo - would love to know how to be covered social security wise for medical care in both countries and whether it's working better in Spain or in Portugal ?
Does anyone have some info about that or even better experience?
I'm Belgian but living in France for 20 years now and so actually I'm on the French Medical system.
How would that go if I move to Portugal or to Spain and have medical problems over there? Thanks for your insight !

gwynj

Bulgaria Expert

Member since 30 June 2020

Bansko, Blagoevgrad

gwynj

24 May 2021 06:38:34

1923

gwynj

24 May 2021 06:38:34

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Bansko, Blagoevgrad

Are you moving permanently?

If you're just spending some time (vacation or 2nd home) in Spain or Portugal, while keeping your main home in France... then you'd be covered by your EHIC (European Health Insurance Card).

gwynj

Bulgaria Expert

Member since 30 June 2020

Bansko, Blagoevgrad

gwynj

24 May 2021 10:56:14

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gwynj

24 May 2021 10:56:14

1923

Bansko, Blagoevgrad

I just checked what the EHIC is in France: CEAM (or Carte Européenne d'Assurance Maladie). You can see more info at CLEISS.FR and you can order via AMELI.FR

https://www.cleiss.fr/particuliers/ceam.html

gracemonard

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Member since 24 March 2021

gracemonard

24 May 2021 15:14:11

gracemonard

24 May 2021 15:14:11

Hello ànd thanks for reverting to me ..
It would be a permanent move ...
that's why I lack information on what country would be more interesting in that respect and can one go on their system and at what conditions ?

sandysimpson9999

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Member since 09 November 2021

sandysimpson9999

08 December 2021 08:40:43

sandysimpson9999

08 December 2021 08:40:43

Hi, we too are considering relocating from SW France to Galicia in Spain so we have lots of questions .

This topic is very interesting to us too.
ThankYou...sandy