Yes. Private health insurance is a mandatory requirement for all non-EEA students applying for an Irish student visa (D-study visa) or registering with the Irish Registration Office (IRP). You must have valid cover before you arrive and maintain it for the full duration of your studies. Cancelling your policy after registration is considered a breach of your immigration conditions.
You need a policy document in English showing your full name, the policy start and end date, the level of cover, and the name of the insurer. Your Cornmarket policy document includes all of this and is accepted at all IRP offices across Ireland. The Irish Immigration Service requires comprehensive private medical insurance — travel insurance is not accepted beyond year one.
No. Travel insurance is not accepted as a substitute for private health insurance for IRP registration or annual visa renewals. For a D-study visa and ongoing IRP registration, you must hold a full private health insurance policy from an authorised Irish insurer. All Cornmarket plans meet this requirement.
Ideally at the same time as you book your flights — usually 4–8 weeks before your course start date. Having your policy document ready means you can complete your IRP registration as soon as you arrive without delay. Our team can process applications quickly, so even a week before arrival is fine.
The IRP is the official residency document issued to non-EEA nationals living in Ireland. All non-EEA students must register within 90 days of arriving. You will attend your local registration office with: proof of health insurance, your passport, proof of address, and evidence of enrolment. See the official IRP registration guide ↗ for full requirements.
Yes. You can use your university's address as your correspondence address (e.g. c/o International Office, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4) until you find permanent accommodation. This is fully accepted on all our policies and by IRP registration offices.
Through our exclusive university group scheme, Level Health Plan A starts from €168.90 per year — just 46 cent a day — for students aged 18–20, and €1.36 per day or less for all age groups. There is no broker fee. Annual payment only — this is the standard requirement for student visa health insurance in Ireland.
Yes. Under the group scheme, all waiting periods are waived — including for pre-existing conditions, new conditions, upgrades and maternity. You are fully covered from your first day of cover with no exclusions based on medical history. This is one of the most significant benefits of the Cornmarket group scheme.
You can — but if you do, make sure to quote group code CMKT or ask for the Cornmarket group scheme. Going direct without this code means you may not receive the exclusive group pricing or the waived waiting periods. Contacting Cornmarket directly ensures you get the best available price and full scheme benefits — at no cost to you.