Information for Non-Residents & Non-Nationals

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To qualify for free medical healthcare, please bring a copy of one of the following documents to your first antenatal appointment:

  • Proof that you have been ordinarily resident in Ireland for the last year or more (P60, Rent Book, Letter from Employer).

  • Provide a Medical Card to the hospital so that we can obtain the number and expiry date.

  • Photographic ID and your PPS number.

FAQs

  • You must provide a valid Work Permit issued by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, your current valid Garda National Immigration Bureau Card (GNIB), your old Garda National Immigration Bureau Card if resident in Ireland previous to 2007, or a Medical Card.

    Please bring your card with you to the hospital so that we can take the number and expiry date.

    If you do not have any of these documents, please apply immediately to the HSE for a Medical Card.

    If you fail to produce one of these documents, you will be required to pay a deposit of €1650.00 on your first antenatal visit to cover your maternity care prior to your admission to hospital.

  • You must provide a valid Garda National Immigration Bureau Card, a valid Medical Card or a valid Student Card, with a letter from your college.

    Please bring your card to the hospital so that we can obtain the number and expiry date.

    If you do not have any of these documents, you will be required to pay a deposit of €1650 to cover your maternity care on your first antenatal visit to the hospital.

  • EU citizens who need urgent public hospital treatment whilst visiting Ireland will not have to pay hospital charges once they are able to produce their European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) and matching identification.

    If you are an EU national and you are coming to Ireland temporarily, you should apply for a European Health Insurance Card before you leave your home country. This will enable you to receive emergency healthcare in a public hospital if you need it during your temporary stay in this country. If you start working in Ireland, you will be treated as 'ordinarily resident' for healthcare purposes, and although you may not have to show your EHIC, we advise you to keep it, in case you are required to produce it.

    Citizens of EU or non EU countries who travel to Ireland specifically for healthcare services are charged an economic rate, which is subject to change.

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If you are living and working in Ireland and have the PRSI contributions or you have a medical card you can access free maternity and newborn care.

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There are a number of consultant obstetricians offering services through our Private Clinic. Antenatal care fees vary between consultants.

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  • Health Insurance:
    We operate a direct payment scheme with VHI, Laya Healthcare, Irish Life Health, Garda Medical Aid, ESB, Medical Provident Fund, and Prison Officers Medical Aid. If you are covered by any of these insurers, the relevant insurance forms are signed electronically on your admission to hospital.

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