For International Students
See a doctor in Ireland — no GP registration required
Studying in Ireland and feeling unwell, or just need a sick cert for college? Book a secure video consultation with an Irish Medical Council-registered doctor from your phone or laptop.
Book a consultationNo GP registration needed
You don't need to already be registered with a local GP practice to book with us — you can see a doctor the same way you'd book any online consultation.
Irish Medical Council-registered doctors
Every doctor on the platform is registered with the Irish Medical Council, so you're speaking with a fully licensed doctor, the same as an in-person appointment.
Sick certs for college or work
Where clinically appropriate, your doctor can issue a sick leave certificate during the consultation.
Prescriptions sent to your pharmacy
If medication is needed, a prescription can be sent electronically to whichever pharmacy is most convenient for you in Ireland.
Common questions
Do I need to be registered with a GP to use Instant Doc Online?
No. You can book a consultation directly without first registering with a local GP practice.
Can I use this if I'm not an Irish or EU citizen?
Instant Doc Online consultations are available to anyone physically located in the Republic of Ireland at the time of their appointment, regardless of nationality. If you have questions about how a consultation interacts with your specific visa, insurance, or college health scheme, we'd recommend checking with your institution or insurer directly.
What can a doctor help with during an online consultation?
The same range of concerns you'd bring to an in-person GP appointment — from general symptoms to prescriptions, sick certs, and referrals where clinically appropriate.
Want to know more about how a consultation works? See how we verify every doctor, browse our full list of services, or if you're just visiting rather than studying here, see our page for tourists and visitors.