Ireland Interns Insurance
Essential Cover for Interns, Trainees and Placement Participants in Ireland
Protection designed for eligible international interns, trainees or placement participants travelling to Ireland for a first registration internship, traineeship or recognised work placement. This route is not designed for ordinary employment, freelance work, contractor work, job seeking, IRP renewals, second/subsequent registrations, manual work, employer liability or private medical insurance needs.
This is a medical expenses travel insurance policy that includes emergency medical and repatriation cover, hospital benefit, personal accident, personal liability, rearrangement before departure, and a defined death during a trip benefit, all subject to the policy wording, limits, eligibility criteria, exclusions and excess.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY
What’s Covered
This Multirisk policy is built around the protections eligible interns, trainees and placement participants are most likely to need during a first registration stay in Ireland: emergency medical support, repatriation, defined accident and liability benefits, and limited rearrangement support before departure.
Emergency Medical Expenses
Cover for eligible emergency medical treatment, repatriation, and related expenses, with a maximum benefit of up to EUR 10,000,000.
Repatriation Support
If medically necessary, the policy can respond to eligible repatriation expenses and related emergency arrangements.
Emergency Dental
Emergency dental treatment for immediate pain relief is included up to EUR 300, subject to the policy terms.
Hospital Benefit
A hospital benefit of EUR 20 for each complete 24 hours, up to EUR 100, may apply after a covered hospital admission.
Personal Accident
A defined personal accident benefit is included up to EUR 25,000, subject to the policy schedule and conditions.
Personal Liability
Personal liability cover is included up to EUR 2,000,000, with accidental loss of or damage to property covered up to EUR 500, subject to exclusions and excess. This is not employer liability or professional liability cover.
Rearrangement Before Departure
If your trip has to be rearranged before it starts for a covered reason, the policy can contribute to eligible additional costs up to EUR 1,000.
Death During a Trip
A defined benefit of up to EUR 20,000 applies for death during a trip, in line with the policy schedule and wording.
How Support Works
This policy includes practical support when an intern, trainee or placement participant needs help, whether the situation is urgent, medical, or requires follow-up documentation for reimbursement.
24/7 Emergency Assistance
If a serious illness or injury may lead to hospital admission, or if repatriation may be needed, emergency assistance should be contacted as soon as possible.
Digital Doctor Telemedicine
Eligible participants can access complimentary Digital Doctor support by telephone, video, and chat, in multiple languages, for suitable medical issues and guidance on next steps.
Hospital or Clinic?
For hospitalisation, direct billing may be arranged once authorised. For most non-hospital treatment, the insured person usually pays first and then requests reimbursement with the required documents.
Claims & Reimbursement
To support a claim, keep invoices, receipts, medical reports, and proof of payment. Claims should be submitted as soon as possible after the incident.
Important to Know Before You Buy
This policy is designed for eligible international interns, trainees or placement participants travelling to Ireland for an internship, traineeship or recognised work placement and intended for first registration. It is not presented for IRP renewals, second/subsequent registrations, ordinary employment, freelance work, contractor work, job seeking or manual work. An excess of EUR 80 applies to eligible claims under certain sections, in line with the policy wording.
Not Private Medical Insurance
This is not private medical insurance. It is designed to respond to accidents or sudden serious illness requiring emergency treatment while you are outside your home country.
Pre-Existing Conditions
Pre-existing medical conditions are not covered unless they are specifically included in the list of acceptable medical conditions in the policy wording.
Visa, Age and Online Route Requirements
The insured person must hold the required visa or immigration permission for the full insurance period. This online route is available for applicants aged 18 to 74 on the date they arrive in Ireland.
Home Country and Timing Rules
There is no cover in the home country. Holidays are covered only up to 21 consecutive days within the insured period. If the policy is purchased after the trip has already started and there has been no continuous prior cover, a 14-day waiting period applies.
Internship and Manual Work
Paid and unpaid internships may be eligible if they meet the policy definition and are part of an eligible international programme, traineeship or recognised placement. Manual work, construction, machinery, power tools, electrical work, lifting and work at height are not accepted for this route.
Not Work Insurance
This route is not for ordinary employment, job seeking, freelance work, contractor work, employer liability, professional liability or workplace accident insurance needs.
Digital Doctor
Digital Doctor is a useful extra support service included with the policy, giving insured participants faster access to medical guidance for suitable everyday health concerns.
Simple Medical Questions
Useful for common issues such as headaches, respiratory symptoms, allergies, ear pain, diarrhoea and vomiting, and common cold symptoms.
Multiple Languages
Support is available in English, Italian, Spanish, and German.
Faster Access to Advice
The service helps insured participants get medical guidance faster and may reduce the need for unnecessary visits or long waits.
In-Person Care When Needed
If the case cannot be resolved remotely, the insured person is guided to the nearest appropriate medical centre for in-person treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about how this Multirisk cover works for eligible interns, trainees and placement participants, its key limitations, and what may be needed if a claim has to be made.
What does this medical expenses travel insurance cover?
It covers Multirisk benefits including rearrangement, emergency medical and repatriation, emergency dental, hospital benefit, personal accident, personal liability, and death during a trip, subject to the policy wording and eligibility criteria.
Is this cover for emergencies or routine healthcare?
This policy is designed mainly for unexpected emergencies and defined travel-related benefits. It is not private medical insurance or routine healthcare cover.
Is this route suitable for paid internships?
Paid and unpaid internships may be eligible if they meet the policy definition of internship and form part of an eligible international programme, traineeship or recognised placement. Manual work and ordinary employment are not accepted for this route.
Is manual work covered?
No. This route is not available for internships, traineeships or placements involving manual work, construction, machinery, power tools, electrical work, lifting or work at height.
Is this work insurance or employer liability cover?
No. This is not work insurance, employer liability cover, professional liability cover or workplace accident insurance. It is medical expenses travel insurance for eligible international interns, trainees or placement participants travelling for an internship, traineeship or recognised placement.
Is Digital Doctor included?
Yes. Digital Doctor is included as a complimentary support service with the policy. Insured participants can access medical guidance by telephone, video, or chat in multiple languages for suitable non-emergency issues. If hospital treatment or repatriation may be needed, emergency assistance should be contacted as soon as possible.
Is this route for first registration only?
Yes. This route is intended for eligible interns, trainees or placement participants travelling to Ireland for a first registration internship, traineeship or placement period. It should not be presented for IRP renewals, second/subsequent registrations, extensions or repeat applications.
Are pre-existing conditions covered?
Not generally. They are only covered if specifically included in the acceptable medical conditions list in the policy wording.
Does this policy include baggage, belongings, or cancellation cover?
No. This page is focused on Multirisk only. It includes rearrangement before departure, but it does not include baggage cover, belongings cover, or pre-departure cancellation cover.