If you've worked in the UK and are planning on retiring to Spain on the non-lucrative visa, you might not need private health insurance to qualify. Here's what you need to know.
Esme Fox - esme@thelocal.es
Updated: Wed 8 Apr 2026 14:21 CET
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You may be eligible for the S1 form if you're a UK State Pensioner retiring to Spain. Photo: Helena Lopes / Pexels
If you've worked in the UK and are planning on retiring to Spain on the non-lucrative visa, you might not need private health insurance to qualify. Here's what you need to know.
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