You can apply for a UKR medical card if you arrived from Ukraine less than 1 year ago and you have temporary protection.
You need a personal public service (PPS) number to apply for a medical card. If you do not have a PPS number, go to your local Intreo centre or branch office. Staff will help you to get a PPS number.
Intreo centres and local branch offices - gov.ie
Apply for a UKR medical card
To apply for a UKR medical card, you must complete an application form.
The form is available in the following languages:
- English - application form for the UKR medical card (PDF, 1.1 MB, 2 pages)
- Ukrainian - application form for the UKR medical card (PDF, 265 KB, 4 pages)
- Russian - application form for the UKR medical card (PDF, 264 KB, 4 pages)
If you have a GP, ask them to complete and stamp section 3 of the form. If you do not have a GP, leave section 3 blank and we will assign a GP to you and your family.
Where to send the form
You can email or post the form.
Email the completed form to pcrs.applications@hse.ie.
Post the completed form to:
Eligibility Unit,
PO Box 11745,
Dublin 11
Make sure you include copies of all supporting documents.
After 1 year in Ireland
After 9 months, we will send you a letter to complete an assessment to renew your medical card.
If you arrived in Ireland more than 1 year ago and never had a UKR medical card, you can: