
Travelling and going on holidays
Do you need a holiday? Travelling well prepared is very important. See our tips for a care-free holiday.
A citytrip to Prague or on a backpack holiday to Asia? Travel well prepared, wherever you go.
Do you need a holiday? Travelling well prepared is very important. See our tips for a care-free holiday.
Avoid having to pay a bill on the spot: always carry your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).
Check the travel advice before you head off: that way you know where it’s safe to go (in Dutch).
If you live in the Netherlands but have health insurance in another country, and you need healthcare here, the ‘Verdragspolis’ ensures that your healthcare is reimbursed in the Netherlands as well.
Whether you are going abroad for some time, or you live the Netherlands but work abroad, always make sure you have your health insurance in order.
Moving abroad for work or another reason will often have consequences for your Dutch health insurance.
Do you live in the Netherlands but are you going to work in another country? Or do you receive a pension or benefits from another country?
Are you going abroad for a while, such as to study in the US or go backpacking in Asia?
Whether you're visiting a medical facility abroad to receive treatment for your condition or complaint, or you are on holidays and you need urgent medical care. Read what you need to arrange.