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BOE-A-2026-5714 ·12 March 2026 ·Royal Decree Medium impact
Immigration

Non-resident foreign nationals: 3-month window to access publicly funded healthcare

Royal Decree 180/2026 repeals previous provisions regarding healthcare access for non-resident foreign nationals and modifies the regime for accessing services funded by public resources. A three-month period is established for foreign nationals to access health protection, in accordance with Article 9 of Royal Decree 1506/2012 and the final provision of Royal Decree-Law 7/2018. This change aims to guarantee the right to health for foreign nationals in Spain without legal residence.

In 2 key points

  1. RD 1192/2012, art. 2.2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9 is repealed (disposiciones adicionales 1, 2.2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 y 9 del Real Decreto 1192/2012)
  2. Art. 9 of RD 1506/2012 and art. 26 of RD 8/2008 are amended (modifica el art. 9 del Real Decreto 1506/2012, modifica el art. 26 del Real Decreto 8/2008)

How it affects those involved

For foreign nationals in Spain without legal residence, the right to access publicly funded healthcare is being expanded. Health administrations must update their procedures to recognise this right. Advisors and representatives should inform their clients about the new regime and the three-month application window. Companies managing services for foreign nationals must review their health and coverage policies.

Lifecycle

2026-03-12PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-03-13Into forceComes into force (fecha_vigencia (indice oficial del BOE))
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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