All children under 8 years of age living in Ireland can get a GP visit card.
The under 8s GP visit card covers:
- free GP visits
- assessments at age 2 and 5
- out-of-hours urgent GP care
- care for children with asthma
Medication costs and hospital charges are not covered.
You do not need to register for a new GP visit card if your child:
- is under 6 and has a GP visit card
- was under 6 on 1 July 2023
Their old card will automatically be extended. They will have free GP care until they are 8.
You need to register for a new under 8s GP visit card if your child:
- turned 6 before 1 July 2023
- is age 7
Their new card will cover free GP care until they are 8.
How to Register:
You can register your child’s GP Visit Card with your GP of choice through the HSE website. To register online you will need your own PPSN, your child’s PPSN and the name of the GP you wish to register with. All applications will then need to be approved by the GP. Please only register your child’s card with Imokilly Medical Centre if you are already patients with us.
Please click here to be redirected to GP Visit Card Online Registration.
