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

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

Where to Get Information

Documentation required

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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