For students studying in Spain whose programs are longer than 6 months (180 days) including Year,
Pre-ILP+ Year, Pre-ILP+Fall, and if student is considering extending from Fall to Spring and has a signed
DPAE form on file with UCEAP:
Required by Government:
An original medical certificate meeting the following requirements:
It must be printed on the medical facility’s letterhead.
It must be signed by a physician (MD or DO). Stamped signatures are not acceptable.
It must bear the official stamp of the administering medical facility in addition to the
doctor’ssignature.
It must be issued in the place of the student’s residence (i.e., from within the United States).
It must contain the required text in both English and Spanish, and each version must be signed and
dated by the physician. Required text: This medical certificate attests that Mr. / Ms. [student’s name as
it appears on their passport] does not suffer from any illness that would pose a threat to public health
according to the International Health Regulations of 2005. Signature Date Este certificado médico
acredita que el Sr./Srta [student’s name as it appears on their passport] no padece ninguna de las
enfermedades que pueden tener repercusiones graves a la salud pública, en conformidad con lo
dispuesto en el Reglamento Sanitario Internacional del 2005. Firma Fecha
The doctor must certify that the student does not suffer from any illness that would pose a threat to
public health according to WHO IHR 2005. This includes, but is not necessarily limited to: Small pox,
SARS, Human Influenza caused by a new subtype, Poliomyelitis due to wildtype poliovirus. Visit the
World Health Organization website for additional information regarding the control and containment of
known risksto public health.
Any amendment to the certificate or erasure may render it invalid.
The certificate is valid for three months from the issue date. FYI: Students may be required to get a
medical evaluation after arrival in Spain for visa renewal.
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