StudySafe helps international travellers access suitable insurance routes before going abroad for study, internships, training placements or related international experiences.

Yes. This route is designed for international interns travelling to Ireland for an internship, professional placement, work experience, traineeship or similar temporary programme.

If you are travelling mainly for a higher education, university or college programme, you should use the student route instead. This page is focused on interns and placement participants.

No. This is medical expenses travel insurance. It is designed mainly for eligible emergency medical situations and defined travel-related benefits, not routine private healthcare.

This route is focused on Multirisk benefits. It may include limited rearrangement before departure, but it should not be presented as full cancellation or curtailment cover.

No. This page is focused on medical expenses and defined Multirisk benefits. It does not include baggage, belongings or personal possessions cover.

Eligible emergency medical expenses if you become suddenly ill or injured while in Ireland, plus emergency assistance, medically necessary repatriation and defined benefits such as personal liability, personal accident and hospital benefit.

It is mainly for unexpected emergencies. Routine check-ups, elective care, ongoing treatment and non-urgent healthcare are generally outside the purpose of this cover.

Eligible emergency treatment may include hospital care, urgent doctor visits, necessary tests, ambulance costs and prescribed medication related to a covered emergency, subject to limits and policy conditions.

In general, no. Pre-existing conditions are usually excluded unless they are specifically accepted under the policy wording or included in the accepted conditions list.

Emergency dental treatment for immediate pain relief may be covered up to the policy limit, provided the claim meets the policy conditions.

Yes. Repatriation and certain related emergency expenses may be covered when medically necessary and handled in line with the policy conditions.

Yes. Digital Doctor or telemedicine support may be available for suitable non-emergency medical issues, depending on the assistance process shown in your documents.

Prescriptions may be covered when related to a new covered condition. Prescriptions for pre-existing or ongoing conditions are generally not included.

It is designed for international interns travelling to Ireland for a temporary internship, professional placement, traineeship, work experience or similar recognised programme.

Yes. You must hold the visa, immigration permission or legal basis required for your stay in Ireland for the full insured period.

Yes. You must meet the age requirements shown in the policy documents. For this route, the insured person must be under 75 on the cover start date.

No. There is no cover in your home country during the insured period.

Holidays may be covered only within the rules and limits of the policy. For this route, holidays are limited to a maximum of 21 consecutive days within the insured period.

Yes. If official travel restrictions or advisories apply in a way that affects your travel, cover may be restricted or unavailable.

Yes. Your full name, date of birth, passport details, internship details and policy dates should be accurate and consistent with your official documents.

Choose the option that matches your internship stay in Ireland, complete the booking form carefully, upload the required internship, placement or host organisation document, and pay securely online.

You may be asked to upload an internship confirmation, placement letter, host company letter, training agreement or another document confirming your internship or placement in Ireland.

You can generally buy before your departure. Early booking is recommended so your details and dates can be checked before you travel.

You should receive your certificate of insurance together with the key policy documents that explain benefits, limits, exclusions and claims steps.

In most cases, documents are issued by email after successful payment, subject to correct details, required documents and final processing checks.

Yes. You can pay online by credit or debit card.

No. This is a one-time payment.

Choose the option that matches your internship or placement duration in Ireland. Your policy dates should reflect your intended insured period abroad.

The available duration depends on the options shown at checkout. Always choose the one that best matches your internship period and travel dates.

Cover starts from the cover start date shown on your certificate of insurance, provided your booking has been successfully processed and your documents have been issued.

No. The policy cannot be backdated.

Sometimes yes, but there is no backdating. If you already travelled without continuous prior cover, a waiting period may apply before protection starts.

No. This route is for interns and placement participants. If your main purpose is university, college or higher education study, use the student route instead.

Follow the claims instructions in your policy documents and submit the claim with all supporting evidence as soon as possible after the incident.

Usually a medical report or certificate, itemised invoice, receipts or proof of payment, and prescriptions where relevant. Keep all documents from the start.

Yes. If hospitalisation, inpatient treatment or repatriation may be needed, contact the 24/7 emergency assistance line before incurring inpatient expenses whenever possible.

For non-hospital cases, you can usually go to the nearest clinic or doctor, pay the cost, keep the documents and then request reimbursement if the case is eligible.

Yes. For suitable non-hospital cases, contact the assistance service shown in your documents and ask whether Digital Doctor or telemedicine is appropriate for your case.

Support may be available in English, Spanish, Italian and German, depending on the assistance service and case type.

It depends on the complexity of the case and how complete your documents are. Missing information is one of the main reasons for delays.

Emergency medical, repatriation and related covered expenses may be insured up to €10,000,000, subject to the policy wording.

The excess is the amount you pay toward an eligible claim before the policy contributes. For this Ireland product, the standard excess is €80 in the relevant sections.

It generally applies per incident or claim in the section you are claiming under, as set out in the policy schedule.

The personal liability limit may be up to €2,000,000, subject to the section rules, exclusions and excess.

Hospital benefit may be up to €100, personal accident up to €25,000, and emergency dental up to €300, depending on the exact claim and policy conditions.

Your certificate and full policy documents show the benefit schedule, definitions, conditions and exclusions. Always read those documents carefully before booking and before travelling.

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Check your spam or junk folder first. If it is not there, contact StudySafe with your full name and booking reference if available.

Use your certificate of insurance and any supporting policy documents issued with your order.

Yes. You will be asked to confirm that you have read and accepted the relevant terms, policies and insurance documents during checkout.

It is the document that confirms your policy number, insured person details, programme or internship details, and your period of insurance.

Read your certificate of insurance, the product summary document and the full policy wording. Together they explain what is covered, what is not covered and how claims work.

Contact StudySafe as soon as possible. Some corrections may be possible before documents are issued, while others may require a reissue depending on the change.

Contact StudySafe for booking and document questions. If you need urgent medical help during your trip, use the 24/7 emergency assistance number shown in your documents.

They are available in the Legal section of the website.

You should read the Important Information & Insurance Documents page before booking. It brings together the main eligibility points, key product facts, claims and emergency support information, and links to the applicable insurance documents, including the IPID and Full Policy Wording.