Insurance
Health insurance
Health insurance is compulsory for everyone who lives or works in the Netherlands. This is also the case when you are temporarily working or living in the country. With a standard health insurance, your costs of, for example, a hospital treatment, prescription medication or a consult with a general practitioner, will be (partially) covered.
Other types of insurances
In addition to compulsory Dutch health insurance for people who live or work in the Netherlands, you can also obtain other types of insurance. Private insurance is available for liability, residential premises, home contents, travel, vehicles and so on. We recommend that you read up on some of these options.
Other settling-in topics
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Healthcare
Healthcare
The Dutch healthcare system is different to that of many other countries, often in beneficial ways, and understanding how everything works is vital for newcomers. Find useful brochures and information about the healthcare system and health insurance to learn how to navigate Dutch healthcare.
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Helpdesk
Helpdesk
Want get answers to your settling-in questions? The volunteers and fellow expats at the International Welcome Centre's helpdesk are happy to help out. Have a one-on-one conversation and receive loads of useful information.
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Finance
Finance
Learn all about essential financial matters when living in the Netherlands. Familiarise yourself with different types of taxes, the national DigiD online verification system, filing your income tax and opening a Dutch bank account.
