06 January, 2011

GNIB New Policy Regarding Visa Renewal

Some useful information for International Students currently studying in Ireland

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.
If you still have any questions or queries in relation to the new GNIB policies or the certificate of insurance requirements, then please contact the college at 01 8075055 or email courseadmin@ibat.ie