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Long Stay Travel Insurance

Buy Long Stay Travel Insurance online and get a 20% discount*

*20% online discount automatically applied to all new business AIG Direct Travel Insurance quotes.

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Discover the Benefits of Long Stay Travel Insurance

Starting from €12.54 per month[1], long stay or long term travel insurance is the best way to cover your tracks during extended trips and holidays away from Ireland. With AIG long stay travel insurance:

Look After Yourself

With up to €5,000 cover for personal accident you can get on with enjoying your adventure.

Don't Come Home Empty Handed

If you have to cancel your trip or you have to cut your trip short, you will be covered for up to €1,000

24 Hour Emergency Assistance

Our 24/7 emergency service can liaise with doctors, hospitals and guarantee medical charges in a medical emergency.

If you are looking for insurance cover for your gap year in Australia or that 6 month trip to South America, get a quote and purchase long stay travel insurance online today!

[1] Price is based on an individual aged 18-35 buying online travelling for 12 months on a European Extended Stay policy (annual premium €150.42). Example correct as of 21/01/2025.

What Is Long-Stay Travel Insurance?

Sometimes called long term travel insurance, this is an affordable policy designed to provide important travel insurance benefits when you are travelling abroad for long periods typcically between 3 and 12 months. This type of insurance is only available to those between the ages of 18 and 35.

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Why choose AIG Long Stay Travel Insurance?

Medical Protection

If you are hospitalized or fall ill while away, you can relax knowing that you could claim up to €1,000,000 in medical expenses

Personal Baggage Cover

Lost luggage? We'll help! With up to €500 in personal baggage cover and up to €150 cover for losing your passport, your belongings are secure.

We're there 24/7

With our 24/7 emergency assistance helpline we are always ready to help you when you need to claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can find a list of our most frequently asked questions on our FAQ page. 

Our insurance policies do not cover pre-existing medical conditions, or travel to or through Cuba, Iran, Syria, North Korea or the Crimea region, or countries where the Department of Foreign Affairs have allocated  a security status of 'avoid non-essential travel' or 'do not travel'.  Other exclusions and conditions may apply so please check the Policy Wording for details.

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Policy Documents

You can find our Travel Insurance Policy Document and IPIDs including all our historical versions, by following the link below.

POLICY DOCUMENTS

Have A Question?

You can contact our customer service team between 9am - 5pm on 0818 244 244. If you need help with your existing policy or are looking to renew, you can find all your relevant information on our Existing Customers page.

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Terms and Conditions:

* 20% online discount automatically applied to all new business AIG Direct Travel Insurance quotes. 

[1] Price is based on an individual aged 18-35 buying online travelling for 12 months on a European Extended Stay policy (annual premium €150.42). Example correct as of 21/01/2025.

Note:

• Our products are available for Ireland residents only.

• You must be 18 years or over to purchase a policy.

• Your trip must not have already started to purchase a policy from us.

• Upper age limits may apply, depending on the product selected.

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