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Travel to Holland/Netherlands

Historic and cafe culture, water and rural lift.

So much, Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Maastricht, Rotterdam, The Hague, flowers, battlefields, cycling and walking.

Good communications and facilities for holiday makers and not known for it's dangerous sports.

Leisure persuits and activities:

countryside walks
city walks

Hot Tips and Info

Don't swim in the canals

If you visit Holland frequently then a cheaper type of insurance will be Annual/Multi Trip cover

It may be tempting to skip on a policy but ensure you are covered for driving and medical emergencies

Guides

Lonely Planet The Netherlands (Lonely Planet Country & Regional Guides) -R. Acciano, Jeremy Gray

Lonely Planet Amsterdam (Lonely Planet City Guides) -Andrew Bender

Smokers Guide to Amsterdam -A. Burton, et al Dam I.T.

Brilliant Orange: The Neurotic Genius of Dutch Football -David Winner

cycling
inline skating
canals
sand and sun
parks and zoos
fitness and spas

Where to Get Information

AGIS Verzekeringen , .

PO Box 8261

3503 RG, Utrecht.

Telephone: 30 233 0600

... or the local health insurance fund office (Zorgverzekeraar)

Documentation required

In an emergency, UK nationals need to present their passports to get treatment. All other nationals legally resident in the UK need to present both their Form E111 and their passport.

Doctors, Dentists & Prescriptions

Consult a doctor who practises within the health insurance scheme, if possible during surgery hours. Provide a photocopy of your E111. Pharmacists will also need a photocopy of your E111.
Treatment by a doctor is usually free of charge.
Some prescribed medicines are free, but others you pay partial costs, for some you pay the full cost (non-refundable).
Dental care in The Netherlands is limited to treatment for children and preventative dental care for adults.
The local health insurance fund office (Zorgverzekeraar) can give information on how to get medical services.
They can also give names and addresses of practitioners, health centres and hospitals operating within the state system.

Hospital Treatment

A doctor must get AGIS Verzekeringen authorisation for you to qualify for free hospital in-patient treatment. For authorisation, a photocopy of your E111 form is taken.

If you are not able contact a doctor of AGIS Verzekeringen before you are admitted, provide your E111 to the hospital authorities (or a photocopy) asking them to contact AGIS Verzekeringen in Utrecht immediately.

If you needed ambulance transport, enclose a certificate from the doctor confirming it was necessary.

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