You’ll never know when you are in need of medical attention, so better be informed on how you can access medical care. Should you get ill in the Netherlands, worry not, for their hotlines are very much available 24 hours in a day. The following are the numbers you may want to take note of:

The healthcare system in the Netherlands is quite different from the other European countries. In this country, there is no such thing as public healthcare, but medical care is always accessible to everyone since private health insurance is required in the country.

If you are visiting and staying for more or less a year, it is advisable that you secure insurance to prepare you for any health emergencies during your stay. You may also check with your insurance agent back in your home country if your coverage is able to extend in the Netherlands. You may also reach out to international healthcare insurance providers accepted in the Netherlands through this site or you may directly check the packages offered by Cigna.

Should you want to secure your medical plans in advance, you may try contacting Global Health Foyer Group for their health policies specialized for expats. You may reach them at +352 437 43 4256 or drop them an email on their website at Foyer Global Health.

Also, it's generally a good advice and often a much cheaper option to check what insurance packages are available in your own country and what coverage they offer in the Netherlands.