Travel Insurance for Ireland
As you eagerly anticipate your upcoming adventure to Ireland, it's important to consider the potential risks that may arise during international travel. At Generali Global Assistance, we recognize the value of less stress on your journey. Our travel protection plans are designed to address the unique needs of your Irish escapade, providing a safety net for many unexpected situations that could disrupt your plans.
While no one embarks on a trip expecting complications, having a reliable travel insurance solution can offer valuable peace of mind. Our coverage options aim to equip you with the necessary safeguards, allowing you to focus on immersing yourself in the rich culture, stunning landscapes, and unforgettable experiences that Ireland has to offer.
By considering travel insurance, you can approach your Irish adventure with confidence, knowing that you've prepared for potential challenges along the way. Explore our offerings and choose a plan that aligns with your specific travel needs.
What You Need When Traveling to Ireland
International travel comes with additional considerations compared to travel within the United States. As a rule, you should possess a return airline ticket and have sufficient funds to cover your stay in Ireland
Passport
As a U.S. citizen traveling to Ireland, you only need a valid passport with one blank page to enter the country. Passport cards cannot be used, and your passport must remain valid at least for the duration of your stay. Be aware that regulations can change at any time, so it’s a good idea to research current restrictions and leave yourself enough time to make necessary adjustments to your documents.
Visa
Travelers from the United States may visit Ireland for tourism or business for up to 90 days without a visa. Purposes other than those or stays longer than 90 days require a short stay or long stay visa, and travelers must register after arriving in Ireland.
Do You Need Travel Insurance When Visiting Ireland?
Unforeseen events can sometimes derail your plans when traveling abroad. A travel insurance plan helps protect your investment, cover medical emergencies, trip cancellation and account for other unexpected events. Here are just some of the benefits of getting travel insurance for your international trip.
Stress Less About Delays
Traveling to Ireland comes with the excitement of exploring its rich landscapes and vibrant culture. However, unexpected delays can cause out-of-pocket expenses to rise and throw a wrench in the smoothest of itineraries. With our Travel Delay coverage, you can stress less about:
Cruise ship or flight delays
Certain unplanned expenses
Lost travel documents
Carrier delays for any form of public transportation may cause you to miss a connection. That can lead to added costs for eating, lodging, or making different arrangements to reach your destination.
Our Travel Delay coverage reimburses you for certain reasonable expenses and gives financial protection, so you can navigate unexpected schedule changes with ease.
Important Note: Travel Delay can be utilized if your delay meets a specific duration: 10 hours or more with the Standard Plan, 8 hours or more with the Preferred Plan, and 6 hours or more with the Premium Plan.
Travel Delay and Trip Interruption often complement each other. If your trip is interrupted or delayed for a covered reason, Trip Interruption can reimburse you for additional transportation, unused lodging and missed cruise days. Meanwhile, Travel Delay covers certain out-of-pocket costs such as meals and overnight lodging during delays.
Plan for the Unforeseeable
Ireland is a charming place, but its ever-changing weather and surprises can really wreck your trip and cost you money. Travel insurance helps you prepare for the unexpected with coverage for different situations:
Natural disasters: A scenic road trip through Ireland comes to a halt due to a severe storm or flooding, and now you must turn around or find lodging and cover your meals until travel resumes.
Vehicle accidents: Whether exploring the picturesque Irish countryside or traveling from the airport, a car accident comes with possible medical treatment, repairs, and rental car costs.
Sickness, quarantine, or death: Sudden illnesses may result in a quarantine situation, or a family emergency back home may necessitate your immediate return, cutting your visit short. Your host may also fall sick or worse, pass away, and no longer be able to offer lodging.
Loss or theft of money or travel documents: Crowded marketplaces, fumbled belongings, running late and distractions leading to wallets and purses left behind can cause you to misplace your money and passport or have them stolen. Sometimes, replacing them comes with a fee.
Civil disorder or terrorist acts: Organized labor strikes or threats to the safety of residents in the city where you're visiting can result in transportation interruptions or mandatory evacuations.
This list only scratches the surface of the potential situations outside of your control. While certain restrictions are placed on specific events, the peace of mind achieved by having coverage is well worth it. A covered trip means your vacation investment has a safety net.
Protect Your Belongings
Travel mishaps like lost baggage or personal items or delayed bags are always an inconvenience, and funds meant for an unforgettable experience may have to be diverted towards replacing lost items.
In the event your baggage gets lost, damaged, or stolen on your trip, having coverage may enable reimbursement for the loss, including costs like reissuing passports, visas, or tickets.
Baggage delays, especially during international travel, are another potential travel hiccup. If your baggage is delayed upon arrival, coverage may reimburse reasonable expenses for purchasing necessary clothes and personal items while you wait for your delayed baggage (each plan has a minimum delay time to qualify for coverage).
Protection for your sporting equipment comes as a valuable inclusion in our Preferred and Premium Plans. It operates similarly to Baggage Coverage but focuses specifically on your sports gear.
Going on a golf trip to one of Ireland’s legendary courses? If your golf clubs go missing, this coverage can help. It offers reimbursement for damage, loss, or theft, and covers rentals if needed.
Filing a claim: Immediately report the incident to your hotel manager, tour guide or local authorities, and obtain a written report. Take the necessary steps to help protect your items from further damage, and you may receive reimbursement for temporary repairs required.
Help Protect Yourself
Medical emergencies don’t take a vacation, even when you do. One of the biggest reasons to opt for travel insurance is to secure travel Medical and Dental coverage, especially when outside your primary provider's network. Our travel protection offers reimbursement for medical assistance for expenses not fully covered by your primary or secondary insurance carriers, up to plan limits.
Covered medical costs include:
Services of physicians and registered nurses
Hospital charges and medical bills
Emergency dental or medical treatment
Local ambulance services
Prescription drugs and medicines
In critical situations without suitable local care, we cover emergency medical evacuation to the nearest hospital.
Should an accident during your trip result in loss of life, limb or sight, our “Accidental Death & Dismemberment - Travel Accident” coverage provides payment. Travel insurance also covers the preparation and return of your remains to a U.S. funeral home or for local burial. A beneficiary for your travel protection plan can be designated during checkout.
Our plans provide emergency assistance, ensuring you have access to quality healthcare without the financial burden. Help protect yourself and your travel companions during your adventure to Ireland.
Get 24/7 Assistance
You don't want to navigate unfamiliar territory alone. During your trip you can call our 24/7 Travel Assistance phone line to get live help with issues that comes up.
How to Get Travel Protection for Ireland
When you're ready to purchase travel insurance and assistance services for your upcoming trip to Ireland, compare our available plans and select the one that best matches your needs. Choose from Standard, Preferred and Premium Plans. Enter your basic itinerary and a few other details to get a quote. We're here to help.
Note: Trip Cancellation for Any Reason coverage is not available to residents of New York and other eligibility requirements apply.
