• Seen by Irish-registered GPs
  • Examined in person at the clinic
  • €50 for every certificate
Choose a certificate

Which medical certificate do you need?

Pick the certificate that matches your situation. You'll need to visit the clinic so a doctor can examine you.

€50 In-clinic examination required

Sick Certificate

An official note from a GP confirming you're unwell and unfit for work or study, for short-term minor illness.

Issued by the doctor after an in-person examination, if applicable.

  • For minor illness such as colds, flu, stomach bugs or migraine
  • Accepted by employers, colleges and schools
  • Number of days is decided by the doctor
€50 In-clinic examination required

Unfit for Travel Certificate

A GP certificate stating you are medically unfit to travel, commonly needed for airline, hotel or travel insurance claims.

Issued by the doctor after an in-person examination, if applicable.

  • Useful when illness forces you to cancel or postpone a trip
  • Supports travel insurance and booking claims
  • Issued only where clinically appropriate
€50 In-clinic examination required

Fit to Travel Certificate

A GP certificate confirming you are medically fit to travel, for airlines, tour operators or insurers that ask for one.

Issued by the doctor after an in-person examination, if applicable.

  • For travellers who need written confirmation of fitness
  • Helpful after illness, during pregnancy or with a managed condition
  • Issued only where clinically appropriate
€50 In-clinic examination required

Return-to-Work / Fit for Work Certificate

A GP certificate confirming you have recovered and are fit to return to work or study.

Issued by the doctor after an in-person examination, if applicable.

  • For employers who need confirmation after a period of illness
  • Confirms you are fit to resume your normal duties
  • Doctor verifies your recovery before issuing
Reception area at Kildare Clinic
How it works

How to get your medical certificate

Visit Kildare Clinic and a GP will examine you. If a certificate is applicable in your case, the doctor will issue it.

  1. 1

    Visit the clinic

    Come to Kildare Clinic during opening hours and tell the team which certificate you need.

  2. 2

    Be examined by the doctor

    A GP will examine you in person and assess whether a certificate is applicable in your case.

  3. 3

    Receive your certificate

    If a certificate is applicable, the doctor will issue it to you.

What's included?

  • Certificates for short-term, minor illness
  • Travel fitness certificates, where clinically appropriate
  • Examined in person and issued by Irish-registered GPs

What's not included?

  • Backdated (retrospective) certificates
  • Certificates without an in-person examination
  • Long-term illness or detailed medical reports

When do I need a medical certificate?

  • Many employers ask for a certificate after a couple of days off sick.
  • Colleges and schools may need one to excuse an absence.
  • Airlines, tour operators and insurers can ask for written proof of fitness or inability to travel.
Questions

Medical certificate FAQs

How do I get a medical certificate?

You need to visit Kildare Clinic in person. The doctor will examine you and, if a certificate is applicable in your case, will issue it to you.

How much does a medical certificate cost?

All medical certificates cost €50.

Will I definitely get a certificate?

Certificates are only issued where the doctor considers it clinically appropriate. If a certificate can't be issued, the doctor will explain why.

Who examines me?

You will be seen by an Irish-registered GP at Kildare Clinic, who will examine you and decide whether a certificate is applicable.

Can I get a backdated certificate?

No. We can't issue backdated certificates. A certificate can only be issued after the doctor has examined you in person at the clinic.

Not sure which certificate you need?

Message or call the clinic and we'll point you in the right direction.