International insurance

For study-only international students

Swisscare International Student Health Insurance Europe

A private student insurance option for international students in the Netherlands who are here to study and are not working in a job or paid internship.

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

Built for students abroad

The product is aimed at international students, so the application starts from your study and destination details.

More than a bare form

Use this page to understand the fit first, then continue to Swisscare when you are ready to apply.

Useful student extras

Depending on the selected cover, student policies can include practical benefits such as assistance, repatriation, liability, baggage, or dental-emergency cover. Check the official terms.

What happens next

  1. Check the fit.Read the suitability notes on this page and compare them with your work, study, or visa situation.
  2. Open Swisscare.The button sends you to the official Swisscare application for this exact product.
  3. Review before paying.Confirm dates, destination, benefits, exclusions, and cancellation rules on Swisscare.com.

Prepare these details

  • If you start working in the Netherlands, your insurance obligation can change.
  • Have your study dates, destination country, and personal details ready.
  • Confirm the policy start date matches your arrival and enrolment situation.

Start the official Swisscare application

We send you to the correct Swisscare form with the Netherlands destination or product code already selected where applicable.

Start application on Swisscare.com

Good to know

Is this for students with a Dutch part-time job?

Usually no. A paid job or paid internship can make Dutch basic health insurance mandatory. Check your situation before applying for private student cover.

Why not send me straight to the form?

The Swisscare form is functional but sparse. This page gives context first, so you know why you are clicking and what to prepare.

Where is the application completed?

The application is completed securely on Swisscare.com. We do not collect your application data on this page.