If you live in the Netherlands, you usually register at a GP close to your house. On kiesuwhuisarts.nl you can type in your city or postal code and see all the GPs in your area. However, sometimes, medical practices can't accept more clients. This is why it is wise to register with a doctor when you start settling in the Netherlands or at least before you actually get ill. Usually, you set up an intake appointment to talk through your medical history. A visit at the GP is always covered by your Dutch health insurance and doesn't count for your excess. If you need to see a specialist, you usually see your GP first. He/she then refers you to the appropriate specialist. For physiotherapy, you don't need to see your GP first. However, most of the time, physiotherapy is not covered in the basic insurance module. Get more information about Dutch health insurance . Was this post useful to you? Feel free to share this information with those who might find it beneficial. Here' s the link to this item.

If you study in the Netherlands, you might want to get a side job to earn some extra money. In the Netherlands, it is common for students to work a couple of hours next to their study. The hourly wage in the Netherlands is around €10 gross. Wages in the Netherlands are usually paid monthly. How many hours you can work in addition to your studies depends on your student's program. Between 8 and 16 hours a week is common. If you work an average of 56 hours, you might be entitled to student finance program . Was this post useful to you? Feel free to share this information with those who might find it beneficial. Here' s the link to this item.

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Q: Medicine and pharmacies

In the Netherlands, you register at your local pharmacy ( apotheek ) and get all your medicine there. This way, the pharmacy is always aware of the medicine you take and makes sure you don't get conflicting medication. Of course, it is possible to pick up medication at another pharmacy if e.g. you are in another part of the country and need the medication urgently. Make sure you can provide your health insurance and contact details. If you get a prescription from your GP or doctor, it is usually sent automatically to your pharmacy. All you need to do is pick up the medicine at your pharmacy when it’s ready. If you regularly take medicine and have a repeat prescription from your county of origin, it might be worth considering registering this prescription at the pharmacy after moving to the Netherlands. The easiest way to do this is to register with a GP ( huisarts ) and get a prescription for the Netherlands. Was this post useful to you? Feel free to share this information with those who might find it beneficial. Here' s the link to this item.

Decide whether to take out Dutch health insurance

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Register with a GP

Register with a GP

If you live in the Netherlands, you usually register at a GP close to your house. On kiesuwhuisarts.nl you can type in your city or postal code and see all the GPs in your area. [...]

Medicine and pharmacies

In the Netherlands, you register at your local pharmacy (apotheek) and get all your medicine there. This way, the pharmacy is always aware of the medicine you take and makes sure you don't get conflicting [...]

Get a Dutch phone number

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Register at the Embassy or consulate

Register at the Embassy or consulate

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Study and work

Study and work

If you study in the Netherlands, you might want to get a side job to earn some extra money. In the Netherlands, it is common for students to work a couple of hours next to [...]

Student finance program

Student finance program

If you study in the Netherlands and are enrolled at a Dutch university (this does not apply for exchange students), you can apply for student finance. The student finance program consists of four components: a [...]

Common insurances in the Netherlands

Common insurances in the Netherlands

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What’s hot and happening?

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Moving to a foreign country gives you the opportunity to explore a different (and rich) cultural life. Living in the Netherlands is no exception. Here are some websites to find out what's hot and happening [...]

Register at the BRP and get a BSN

Register at the BRP and get a BSN

If you live in the Netherlands for four months or longer you ought to register at the BRP (Basisregistratie Personen). The BRP is a database which contains personal data of all residents of the Netherlands [...]