Medical Insurance

Health Insurance for EU Nationals:

From 1st June 2004 the E111 and a number of other 'E' forms (i.e. E128) have been replaced by a new European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). The EHIC must be obtained in the home country before departure. ( www.epha.org/a/1333 ). You may also wish to avail of additional private health insurance through VHI Healthcare or BUPA Ireland.

Health Insurance for Non-EU Nationals:

Non EU nationals are required to have medical insurance for the duration of their stay in Ireland. This is a immigration requirement and proof of medical insurance will be required by the immigration authorities.  There two main medical insurance companies in Ireland are:

Insurance Companies V.H.I House 70, South Mall Cork. Tel: +353 21 277188 Website: http://www.vhi.ie Quinn Healthcare Mill Island, Fermoy, Co Cork Tel:1890 700 890 Website: http://www.quinn-healthcare.com