Submit a Blue Medical Certificate
Overview
A medical certificate must be completed by a medical practitioner and submitted to the Department of Social Security within 10 days from the 1st day of sickness. The only exceptions accepted are due to hospitalisation or treatment abroad.
What you’ll get
A scanned copy of the blue medical certificate can be submitted online.
Eligibility
General eligibility criteria:
- It is of utmost IMPORTANCE that the blue medical certificate has all relevant details (on both sides) adequately filled in. This includes the IBAN, for any payment of Sickness Benefit that one may be entitled to. Make sure that the applicant signs the blue medical certificate before submission.
- The front and the back side of the certificate are required to be scanned and submitted.
How to access the service
Fill in and submit the application online.