How to Get a Fit-to-Fly Medical Certificate Without Leaving Home

🩺 How to Get a Fit-to-Fly Medical Certificate Without Leaving Home

Travelling after being unwell or recently injured can raise questions: Is it safe to fly? Will the airline allow me to board? In some situations, airlines or insurers require a fit-to-fly medical certificate — an official document issued by a licensed doctor confirming that you're medically fit to travel.

Thanks to telemedicine, you can now obtain this certificate completely online, from the comfort of your home.

🔹 What Is a Fit-to-Fly Certificate?

A fit-to-fly certificate confirms that your current health condition allows you to fly safely. Airlines or insurance companies may request it when:

• You've recently been ill (e.g., flu or Covid-19)
• You've had surgery or an injury
• You're pregnant and over a certain gestational age
• You've experienced fever or respiratory symptoms close to your travel date

It includes an assessment by a licensed doctor who confirms there are no clinical contraindications for flying.

🔹 When You Might Need One

You don't always need a certificate, but it's common in cases such as:

• After a recent illness or medical event
• When the airline specifically asks for it before check-in
• If your employer or insurer requests medical clearance to travel

💬 If you can't access your regular doctor, an online evaluation with a Spanish-licensed physician is a quick and reliable option accepted by most airlines.

🔹 How an Online Fit-to-Fly Assessment Works

1. Book your appointment online. Choose the time that suits you best.
2. Consult with a licensed doctor. During a short video consultation, the doctor reviews your symptoms or recent medical history.
3. Receive your certificate. If you are fit to travel, the certificate is issued digitally and sent to your email.

The entire process usually takes less than 30 minutes.

🔹 Benefits of Doing It Online

• ✔️ Fast and convenient anywhere in the world
• ✔️ Real medical evaluation — not an automated form
• ✔️ Digital certificate accepted by airlines
• ✔️ Service in English or Spanish

🔹 Conclusion

A fit-to-fly certificate can save you from travel delays or cancellations. With telemedicine, you can obtain it safely and quickly, with full medical assessment and professional documentation.

👉 At Vesiacare, Spanish doctors provide online fit-to-fly evaluations — fast, reliable, and accepted by major airlines.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take?

Usually under 30 minutes from booking to receiving your certificate.

Is it valid for any airline?

Yes — it includes the doctor's name, registration number, date, and signature confirming fitness to travel.

Can I get it while abroad?

Absolutely. You can connect from anywhere and receive your certificate by email.