Relatives, friends and acquaintances to The Netherlands

Which insurance?

There are several insurance options for foreign relatives, friends and acquaintances coming to The Netherlands. Each of them has its own specific features.

Usually, the following insurance is the most suitable option:

This insurance can only be taken out by a contact person (the policy holder) living in The Netherlands, if the insured has not yet left the home country and if the insured is under 70. If this is not the case, there are other options:

No contact person in The Netherlands?

Already in the Netherlands?

Over 70 years old?


Insurances and features

ISIS Incoming
Travel insurance, covers medical costs, repatriation, travel accidents, luggage (optional) and liability. Maximum duration: 2 years. Maximum age of insured: 65 years. Three coverage options. Premiums per day. Coverage meets Schengen visa requirements. Dutch contact person or host family (policy holder) needs to apply for this insurance. Can only be taken out if the insured has not yet left the home country. Coverage, benefits, premiums, conditions and online enrolment.

Global Visitor
International health insurance. Covers medical and SOS-costs. Maximum duration: 12 months (if the insured is over 70: 6 months). Maximum age: 79 years; extra charges for people aged 70-79. Premiums per day. Coverage meets the IND- (Immigration Service) and Schengen visa requirements. Can also be taken out if the insured is already in The Netherlands. Coverage, benefits, premiums, conditions and online enrolment .

Europeesche Tourist Travel Insurance
Travel insurance, covers medical costs, luggage travel assistance. Minimum duration: 14 days, maximum duration: 4 months. No maximum age, no charges for ageing and older people. If the applicant is over 70, he or she needs to be in good health, has to provide the insurance company with a medical statement of a general practitioner and needs to be accepted by the insurance company. Insurance can not be extended. Coverage meets the Schengen visa requirements. Can only be taken out if the insured has not yet left the home country. Coverage, benefits, premiums, conditions and online enrolment.

Questions? Contact JoHo Insurances: insurance@joho.nl, +31-(0)71 516 1276.