Insurances for International Students and Interns in the Netherlands
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To study overseas or to be offered an internship can be a valuable and exciting part of your tertiary education. It is important to be insured during your study overseas in case anything should happen to yourself in The Netherlands or if you suddenly have to return home due to a sick relative.
1.Travel Insurance for international students and interns in the Netherlands
Which Travel Insurance does JoHo Insurances recommend for international students and interns in the Netherlands?
OOM Studying in the Netherlands
- Health & SOS cover
- Optional Dental coverage
- Optional Insurance package (Luggage, Liability, Legal Assistance, Household, Accident)
- The insurance is also valid while you are visiting other countries, as long as the trip doesn't last longer than 50 consecutive days.
- Premium from € 21,31 per month
More information about the insurance and how to apply for the insurance: OOM Studying in the Netherlands
Please be advised: if you are 30 years old or older you can not apply for OOM Studying in the Netherlands. Contact us by email (contact@johoinsurances.org) for alternative insurances.
2.Basic Health Insurance & (temporary) work in the Netherlands
When you are in the Netherlands for study purposes only, you are not obliged to take out a Public Dutch Health Insurance. But you are obliged to have the Public Dutch Basic Health Insurance if you start an internship that pays at least the Dutch minimum wage or if you start a (part-time) job.
Basic Health Insurance: Zorg & Zekerheid
- Choose your own deductible/voluntary excess.
- Profit from the discount for JoHo clients.
More information about the insurance and how to apply for the insurance:
Care allowance (Zorgtoeslag) for students
The Dutch Tax Department offers people with a basisverzekering and a low income a financial compensation.