The medical certificate for the Spain visa in Bogotá: the official wording
Exact text and requirements of the official medical certificate for the Spain visa in Bogotá: mention of the International Health Regulations of 2005 and doctors.
You arrive at the appointment at BLS Bogotá with a health certificate issued by your EPS general practitioner which says: 'The patient is in perfect health and fit to travel.'They reject you for the role immediately.For the Consulate of Spain, this paper has no legal validity if it does not cite an exact legal phrase referring to international public health treaties.Learn how it should be written.
The Mandatory Clause of the International Health Regulations
In accordance with the instructions of the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the medical certificate required for visas to stay longer than six months must contain a rigorous and inexcusable textual formula.
The text of the certificate must explicitly and literally include the following medical declaration:
'The applicant Mr./Ms.[Full name], with document number [ID/Passport], does not suffer from any of the diseases that may have serious public health repercussions in accordance with the provisions of the International Health Regulations of 2005'.
Who Can Issue the Medical Certificate in Colombia?
The Consulate General of Spain in Bogotá does not maintain a closed list of 'exclusive authorized doctors'.The certificate can be issued by any medical professional legally graduated and registered in the Registry of Human Talent in Health (ReTHUS) of Colombia.
The certificate must be printed on stationery with professional letterhead (from the clinic, hospital or private office), dated, signed in ink and with the practitioner's professional card number and medical record clearly legible.
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To issue the certificate with legal responsibility, the doctor usually performs a basic clinical check-up (history, cardiopulmonary auscultation, control of vital signs) and, if deemed appropriate, request basic serological or radiological chest tests to rule out tuberculosis or contagious conditions.
Like criminal records, the medical certificate is valid for 90 calendar days from its issuance.
Parameters of the Official Medical Certificate for the Consulate in Bogotá
| Mandatory Element | Technical Specification | ¿Apostillable? | Critical Rejection Error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text RSI 2005 | Exact and literal quote from the 2005 Regulations | No apostille required if you are a private doctor | Omit the phrase 'Health Regulations 2005' |
| Physician Information | Full name, signature and Medical Record | Required by the consular authority | Doctor without current registration in ReTHUS |
| Medical Center Letterhead | Clinic, hospital or registered office | Must include verifiable telephone number | Plain bond paper without letterhead |
| Expedition Date | No more than 90 days from the BLS appointment | Consular validity of 3 months | Provide certificate issued 4 months ago |
| Laboratory Exams | It is not mandatory to attach blood tests | The certificate summarizes the patient's status | Spending money on unsolicited tests |
Key Practical Tips
What the team recommends before you file anything:
- Ask the doctor to write your name and passport number exactly as they appear in your travel book. Spelling discrepancies are cause for observation at the counter.
- The medical certificate issued in Colombia does not need to be apostilled if you are going to present it at the Spanish Consulate in Bogotá. The consulate accepts it directly in original with the signature of the Colombian doctor.
Required Documentation Checklist
- Letterhead of a clinic, hospital or legally authorized medical office.
- Full name and passport number of the applicant identical to his or her travel book.
- Exact text with mention of the International Health Regulations of 2005.
- Original signature and seal of the doctor with medical registration number and professional card.
- Issue date less than 3 months from the BLS citation date.
Sources: Reglamento Sanitario Internacional de 2005 de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS); Consulado General de España en Bogotá - Requisitos de Aptitud Médica; Ministerio de Salud y Protección Social de Colombia.
