THIS IS IMPORTANT TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY, (VISA REQUIRED)
- The GNIB has changed its policy regarding insurance for international students.
- Students used to be able to present their small green MEDICOVER card with a college letter, but this is no longer acceptable.
- From this point forward the GNIB require the students individual certificate of insurance to accompany their VISA renewal letter
- NEW students coming from overseas will have the insurance covered by IBAT as part of their fees for the first year only.
- Students who are seeking VISA Renewal will have to pay IBAT College €130 before the College issue them with the certificate.
- The payment of €130 is yearly and covers the issuing of the required insurance certificate for a period of 12 months.
- It is imperative that students include their certificate of insurance as well as their VISA renewal letter to the GNIB when renewing their student visa.
Please Note:
- MEDICOVER who issue the certificate will normally turn around the certificate in 4 working days, so it is imperative that students request a student letter at least 5 working days before hand.
- Student who request a letter (VISA / Re-entry, etc) from the college less then the 5 working days required will not be able to obtain a certificate of insurance from MEDICOVER.
- Once we receive the certificate of insurance it will be on file and can be used again for additional letters for a period of 12 months without having to pay the €130 fee.