When studying in the Netherlands, it is essential that you obtain the appropriate insurance. Finding out which insurance applies can be challenging, as the requirements differ for students from different countries of origin.
There are different types of insurance
Health insurance
- Covers costs to do with your health
- Depending on your personal situation (working or not working) you need student insurance or public health insurance
- What will be reinbursed depends on the insurance you actually choose.
In the Netherlands, you are obliged to take out health insurance.
Do the check below for more information.
Liability insurance
- Provides protection against claims resulting from injuries and damage done to you to people and/or property
- What will be reinbursed depends on the insurance you actually choose
In the Netherlands this is obligatory for all inhabitants.
We strongly advice you to also get one as you are in a new country with new (traffic) rules - accidents can happen very easily.
Please note: if you own a car you are obliged to have a liability insurance.
Household insurance
- covers costs when your home is broken into (how much and what exactly differs per insurance policy)
- What will be reinbursed depends on the insurance you actually choose
Travel insurance
- Travel insurance is a type of insurance covering financial losses associated with traveling, and it can be useful protection for domestic or international travel.
What will be reinbursed depends on the insurance you actually choose
We strongly advice you to have a travel insurance while travelling.
The form below will help guide you towards the (health) insurance that applies to you specifically.