Provisional Replacement Certificate (CPS)

 Entitlement holders and their dependent beneficiaries who meet the requirements in accordance with Spanish law and Social Security Community Regulations. 

Online, if you have a digital certificate or permanent Cl@ve to guarantee the security and confidentiality of the procedure, you can apply for the Provisional Replacement Certificate for the European Health Card (EHIC) at the Social Security E-Office.

• Application for a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) and Provisional Replacement Certificate (CPS) (Your Social Security)

In person, going to any of the  Social Security Information and Support Centres (CAISS), applying for appointmentat the chosen CAISS, or at the Social Marine Institute (ISM) Provincial or Local Directorates, in the case of persons covered by the Special Regime for Seafarers, when it is necessary to produce documentation proving the entitlement to export healthcare services, or if the travel is imminent.

In this case, the CPS will be obtained immediately and delivered by hand to the CAISS or Provincial or Local Directorate of the ISM.

The Provisional Substitute Certificate (CPS) is valid for the period stated in the document. They are issued for a maximum 90-day period from its start date. Use of the CPS during the validity period is dependent on the holder continuing to meet the requirements that resulted in the certificate being issued. Nevertheless, expenses incurred may be recovered as undue benefits, pursuant to the provisions of article 76 of Regulation (EC) 883/04.

It is important that you check that the period of validity of the CPS includes the planned return date before travelling to another country in the European Economic Area  (1)  or Switzerland.

(1) States in which the CPS is valid:

Germany, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Denmark, Slovakia, Slovenia, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Romania, Sweden and Switzerland.