Safe Study helps first-time international students arrange the medical cover needed for their initial Academic Year / Study & Work stay in Ireland, with a simple online booking flow and clear documents.

Yes. This page is for first-time international students going to Ireland for an Academic Year / Study & Work programme at a language school.

No. This page is not for renewals, second registrations, or continuity into a second year.

No. This version focuses on emergency medical and related benefits during your stay. It does not include cancellation or curtailment cover.

No. This plan does not include baggage, personal belongings, or personal money cover.

No. This is emergency travel medical cover for eligible incidents during your insured stay outside your home country. It is not a private health insurance plan for routine or elective care.

Eligible emergency medical expenses if you get sick or injured unexpectedly in Ireland, plus emergency assistance, repatriation when medically necessary, and defined benefits such as personal liability, personal accident, and hospital benefit.

It is mainly for unexpected emergencies. Routine check-ups, elective care, and non-urgent treatment 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 conditions.

Emergency dental 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. A complimentary telemedicine service may be available for suitable non-hospital cases through the 24/7 emergency assistance line.

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

First-time international students travelling to Ireland for an Academic Year / Study & Work programme at a language school, for their initial arrival and first registration stage.

Yes. You must hold a valid visa for the full duration of your insured period.

Yes. You must be under 75 on the cover start date. If you turn 75 during the insured period, cover continues until the end date shown on your certificate.

No. There is no cover for trips or holidays in your home country during the insured period.

Yes. Holidays are limited to a maximum of 21 consecutive days within the insured period, and your trip length cannot exceed the insurance period shown on your certificate.

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, dates, and other personal details should be accurate and consistent with your passport, visa, and school records.

Choose the option that matches your first-year stay in Ireland, complete the booking form carefully, upload the required Acceptance Letter, and pay securely online. Once your order has been received, your details will be processed and your insurance documents will be issued by email if everything is correct.

You can generally buy well in advance of departure. Early booking is recommended so your details and dates are correct 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. Please make sure all information is accurate to avoid delays.

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

Yes. Payments are processed through a secure online checkout environment.

No. This is a one-time payment.

Choose the option that matches your first-year course and stay in Ireland. Your policy dates should reflect your initial period abroad.

Depending on the option shown at checkout, durations may include 3, 8, or 12 months. Always choose the one that fits your initial stay.

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. Your details and dates must be correct from the start.

No. The policy cannot be backdated.

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

No. This page is only for the initial first-year Academic Year / Study & Work stage in Ireland.

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 everything from the start.

Yes. If hospitalisation or inpatient treatment is 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, call the 24/7 emergency assistance line on +353 1 233 7743 and ask whether telemedicine is appropriate for your case.

Support may be available in English, Spanish, Italian, and German.

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.

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Check your spam or junk folder first. If it is not there, contact Safe Study 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 and policies during checkout.

It is the document that confirms your policy number, insured person details, programme 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 Safe Study as soon as possible. Some corrections may be possible before documents are issued, while others may require a reissue depending on the change.

Contact Safe Study 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 can read our 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.