You can rest assured that healthcare in Utrecht is supported by one of the best healthcare systems in Europe. This means you will have access to excellent facilities and highly qualified medical professionals. That said, it’s important to do some research and invest in the right insurance policy for your needs.

If you’re an EU citizen, you can use your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) to access state healthcare in Utrecht during a short-term visit. If you’re a UK citizen, you can use your Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC), which replaced the EHIC post-Brexit.

Most medical staff at hospitals in Utrecht speak English well, so you shouldn’t have too much of an issue with communication.

Healthcare and Medical Insurance in the Netherlands

Here is a list of some major hospitals and healthcare facilities in Utrecht.

Hospitals in Utrecht

healthcare in Utrecht

St Antonius Ziekenhuis

Website: www.antoniusziekenhuis.nl
Address: Soestwetering 1, 3543 AZ Utrecht

UMC Utrecht

Website: www.umcutrecht.nl
Address: Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX Utrecht

Wilhelmina Kinderziekenhuis

Website: www.hetwkz.nl
Address: Lundlaan 6, 3584 EA Utrecht

What do expats say about healthcare in Utrecht?

"The healthcare is fantastic. It is against the law not to be insured if you live or work in the Netherlands and insurance companies cannot turn you down for pre-existing conditions, financial situation, etc. The actual medical aspect is different. Your general practitioner is the gateway. You must see your GP and get a recommendation from him/her before you can see any specialist or go to the emergency room (unless in dire emergency situations, of course). This is in the effort to cut down waiting time for these services."

Learn more in our expat interview on life in Utrech with Tiffany.

Further reading

►To learn more about the Dutch healthcare system, read the Healthcare in the Netherlands page

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