Best Ireland Insurance for Stamp 2 to Stamp 1G Renewal at an Affordable Price
Finished your course and moving from Stamp 2 to Stamp 1G under the Third Level Graduate Programme (TLGP)? This is Ireland's post-study work visa, sometimes called the graduate stay-back visa — and your insurance requirements change at this exact point. Here is the best, most affordable, visa-compliant insurance for your Stamp 1G renewal, what it must cover, and how to avoid the mistake that catches out most graduates.
The trap to avoid: Travel insurance, which may have worked during part of your Stamp 2 studies, is not accepted for Stamp 1G registration or renewal. You need private medical insurance sourced in Ireland before you apply.
What is Stamp 1G? (Third Level Graduate Programme / post-study work visa)
Stamp 1G is Ireland's Third Level Graduate Programme (TLGP) — also known as the graduate stay-back visa or Ireland's post-study work visa. It allows non-EU/EEA graduates who completed a Level 8 (Bachelor's) or Level 9+ (Master's, PhD) award from a recognised Irish institution to remain in Ireland after their studies to seek graduate-level employment.
- Level 8 graduates: 12 months permission, non-renewable
- Level 9+ graduates: up to 24 months, granted as two 12-month periods
- You can work full-time (up to 40 hours per week) during this period
- A €300 registration fee applies when you switch from Stamp 2 to Stamp 1G
What changes with your insurance at this stage
| Requirement | Detail |
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| Source of policy | Must be purchased from an Ireland-based insurance provider |
| Minimum cover | €25,000 for in-hospital treatment (accidents & medical incidents) |
| Duration | Must cover the full length of your Stamp 1G permission (12 or 24 months) |
| Document format | Full policy in your own name, showing hospital cover and dates of cover, in English |
| Travel insurance accepted? | No — not sufficient for Stamp 1G registration or renewal |
Renewing your Stamp 1G for a second year (Level 9+ graduates)? You will also need to show an updated, active private medical insurance policy at renewal — an expired or lapsed policy can hold up your extension.
The most affordable compliant option
Study & Protect, the student insurance product from Irish broker Arachas, offers a plan specifically designed for graduates on schemes like the Third Level Graduate Programme. It is generally more affordable than a full private health insurance plan, since it is built specifically for this graduate stay-back stage rather than year-round private healthcare.
Covers graduate medical expenses, hospitalisation, repatriation and personal liability, designed to meet visa requirements for graduate students. Buy through Vishwa Tech Logic and we apply our exclusive student discount on top, so you get compliant Stamp 1G cover at an affordable, offerable price — always better than the standard rate.
Get my Stamp 1G quoteHow to switch your insurance in 3 steps
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1Check your current policy
If you are on travel insurance from your first year, it will not carry over for Stamp 1G. Message us and we will confirm exactly what you need.
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2Buy your Ireland-sourced policy
Purchase your Study & Protect graduate plan through Vishwa Tech Logic with our exclusive student discount applied.
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3Upload it with your Stamp 1G application
Your policy document arrives by email in around 10 minutes, ready to upload alongside your transcript and other documents on the ISD renewal portal.
Why graduates choose Vishwa Tech Logic for this switch
- We know the Stamp 1G rules — no risk of buying a policy that gets rejected at registration
- Best available price on the Study & Protect graduate plan with our exclusive discount
- Policy delivered by email in ~10 minutes, so you're not delayed ahead of your application deadline
- 24/7 support for the full length of your Stamp 1G permission, including help when it's time to renew for a second year
Get compliant Stamp 1G insurance at the best price
Don't risk a rejected renewal with the wrong policy type. Message us on WhatsApp, get the current graduate discount, and receive your Ireland-sourced policy in about 10 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
No. Travel insurance is not accepted for Stamp 1G registration or renewal. You must have private medical insurance sourced in Ireland that covers accidents and medical incidents, including hospital stays, for the duration of your Stamp 1G permission.
Your private medical insurance for Stamp 1G should cover a minimum of €25,000 for in-hospital treatment, in line with Irish immigration requirements, and must be sourced from an Ireland-based provider.
Study & Protect offers a graduate-specific plan designed to meet visa requirements for graduates on schemes like the Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G), which is typically more affordable than a full private health insurance plan. Vishwa Tech Logic applies an exclusive student discount on top of this when you buy through us.
In most cases yes, especially if you were using travel insurance during your studies. Since travel insurance is not accepted for Stamp 1G, you typically need to purchase or switch to a private medical insurance policy sourced in Ireland before applying for your Stamp 1G permission.
The best insurance for Stamp 1G is a policy sourced in Ireland that meets the minimum €25,000 in-hospital cover requirement and is designed specifically for graduates on the Third Level Graduate Programme, such as the Study & Protect graduate plan. Buying it through Vishwa Tech Logic on WhatsApp adds an exclusive student discount, fast delivery, and 24/7 support.
This guide is for general information only and reflects Stamp 1G / Third Level Graduate Programme requirements as understood at the time of writing. Immigration rules, minimum coverage thresholds, fees and insurance prices change regularly — always confirm current requirements with the Irish Immigration Service (irishimmigration.ie) before applying. Study & Protect is a product of Arachas Corporate Brokers Limited.