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Here you can find the most important things you should know about personal health care when living and studying in the Netherlands.

In our health care section you can find answers to the following questions:

  • How do I find a suitable family doctor?
  • Do I need to get Dutch health insurance?
  • What should I do in case of an emergency?
  • Where do I go if I need psychological help?
  • Where can I get tested for STD’s?

…and so much more!

Just start browsing or dive into a section directly by clicking on the topics below.

In the 'Health' section:

Health BasicsFamily DoctorInsurance
EmergencyFamily doctor outside of regular office hourstreatment costEmergency number
Health insuranceOptionsCoverageDeductiblesHealth Insurance letters (CAK Nederland)Zorgtoeslag (health subsidy)subsidy application (living outside the Netherlands)
Well-BeingTravel AbroadDrug UseAddiction & Abuse of DrugsSexual HealthPsychological Support

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