International insurance
Private medical cover for temporary stays
Swisscare International Essential Medical Insurance
A private international medical insurance option for people staying in the Netherlands temporarily who want a clear medical safety net while they arrange, check, or supplement their health insurance situation.
You complete the application on Swisscare.com. The form cannot be embedded here, so this page prepares you before the secure handoff.
A clearer route before the application form
Medical-first protection
Designed around medical costs and emergency care instead of a broad, generic travel-insurance package.
Useful during transitions
Helpful when your Dutch insurance obligation is still being checked or when you need private cover for a temporary period.
International support
Swisscare focuses on cross-border students, visitors, and temporary stays, so the process is built for international situations.
What happens next
- Check the fit.Read the suitability notes on this page and compare them with your work, study, or visa situation.
- Open Swisscare.The button sends you to the official Swisscare application for this exact product.
- Review before paying.Confirm dates, destination, benefits, exclusions, and cancellation rules on Swisscare.com.
Prepare these details
- Check whether Dutch basic health insurance is legally mandatory for your situation.
- Keep your passport, Dutch address, and study or stay details nearby before starting.
- Read the official Swisscare product terms before you pay.
Start the official Swisscare application
We send you to the correct Swisscare form with the Netherlands destination or product code already selected where applicable.
Good to know
Can this replace Dutch basic health insurance?
Not automatically. If you work in the Netherlands or have a paid internship, Dutch basic health insurance may be mandatory. Use this page as a handoff to Swisscare, not as legal advice.
Why apply through Swisscare.com?
The policy application and personal data are handled by Swisscare directly. That is safer than placing a third-party form inside our website.
Who should consider this product?
People who need a private international medical-insurance option for a temporary stay and want cover focused on medical care and assistance.