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SIP health card (Valencian Community)

Tarjeta sanitaria SIP (Comunitat Valenciana)

Valencia versionOnly applies in Valencian Community

In other cities: Madrid · Barcelona

Where to ask

Generalitat phone service 012 (with a flat rate to landlines or calling from outside the region: +34 96 386 60 00), Monday to Friday 8:00–19:00 (August 8:00–16:00).

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Servicio de atención telefónica - 012

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What it is

In the Valencian Community the health card is called the SIP card; it identifies the holder to the public health service and is valid throughout Spain. People registered with Social Security and covered for healthcare go to their nearest health centre with their identity document (DNI/NIE); it is recommended to bring a valid padrón certificate (six months) and the INSS document proving entitlement to healthcare. The centre registers them in the SIP and issues the card. Family beneficiaries first ask the INSS to be included. With a digital certificate or Cl@ve you can also apply online and collect the card at the health centre. Newborns are usually given a provisional 3-month card at the hospital.

Official wording
La tarjeta sanitaria individual SIP es el documento administrativo emitido por la Administración Pública Valenciana que identifica y acredita al titular de la misma ante los Servicios Sanitarios Públicos del Sistema Nacional de Salud y permite el acceso a las prestaciones del mismo.

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Where it applies
Valencian Community

Official information

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Go to the official website: SIP card procedures

When

When you are on the padrón in the Valencian Community and registered with Social Security with health coverage. The SIP card is valid throughout Spain.

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Sí, la tarjeta sanitaria SIP es válida en todo el territorio español y podrá acceder con ella a los centros de salud pública españoles.

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Steps

  1. Step 1: Go to your nearest health centre

    Bring your ID (DNI/NIE). It is recommended to also bring a valid padrón certificate (six months) and the INSS document proving your healthcare entitlement. The centre registers you in the SIP and issues the card.

    Official wording
    El centro de salud le dará de alta en el SIP y le expedirá la tarjeta sanitaria.

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  2. Step 2: Or register online

    With a digital certificate or Cl@ve, you can do the "SIP registration or reactivation" procedure online and collect the card at the health centre.

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    en caso de disponer de certificado digital o Cl@ve, a través del siguiente enlace

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Documents

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🖨 Printable bilingual document card (you can show it at the counter)

FAQ

And for a newborn?

The hospital has very probably arranged a provisional 3-month SIP card; if not, go to the health centre with documents identifying the baby. Inclusion as a beneficiary with the INSS is requested online or by appointment.

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es muy probable que en el hospital dónde haya nacido, le hayan tramitado el alta en la tarjeta SIP provisional de 3 meses

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I have no legal residence. Can I get healthcare?

Under Royal Decree 180/2026, foreign nationals who are not registered or authorised can apply at their health centre desk if, among other requirements, they prove at least 90 days of actual residence in Spain and are on the padrón or prove habitual residence. You submit the application with a responsible declaration, your passport or other ID and a residence document.

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Tener la condición de extranjero/a no registrado/a y no autorizado/a, acreditando residencia efectiva en territorio español un mínimo de 90 días.

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