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Moving abroad and International relocation

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Moving abroad and international relocation: orientation
  • What to do the last few days before you leave?
  • What to pay extra attention to on the day of departure for a long stay abroad?
  • Moving abroad: what to arrange first when you arrive at your new destination?
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What to do the last few days before you leave?

What to do the last few days before you leave?

  • Return any remaining library books.
  • Redeem savings stamps from local retailers and online providers, insofar as you can no longer use them in or from abroad.
  • Redeem last-minute gift cards (as a surprise, have your children use them to finance their last pre-departure purchases or presents).
  • Inform the neighbors (well in advance) on which day you are really going to move, if relevant: the moving van can hinder you somewhat.
  • Remove fixed lights, possibly remove the satellite dish from the roof.
  • Get some simple meals, coffee, tea, soft drinks etc. in the house for the evening before the move and on moving day itself.
  • Make a last appointment with the municipal waste disposal for remaining bulky waste.
  • Secure the washer drum guard.
  • Unpack and pack perennial garden plants (of course if the season is suitable and you want to take them with you).
  • Empty the environmental box at the municipal depot.
  • Defrost and clean the refrigerator.
  • If necessary, screw the nameplate from the door.
  • Keep a spot free in the immediate vicinity of your house for the moving van (about 10 meters) And arrange this in advance-if possible-at your new address.
  • Study (again) the procedure for reporting moving damage and check the conditions of your mover (so you know on the day of moving and arrival how and within what time to act)
  • Arrange -if you haven't already done so- a supply of passport photos of all family members; you will undoubtedly need these when arranging all kinds of administrative matters after arrival abroad.
  • Make the last copies and scans of all relevant official documents of all family members; put digital files in a protected online environment (document storage); keep one set in your hand luggage and one set in the removal van or check-in luggage.
What to pay extra attention to on the day of departure for a long stay abroad?

What to pay extra attention to on the day of departure for a long stay abroad?

  • On the day of packing or loading, reserve a clear place or closet for items that the mover must not touch. Think of that bag with important documents, medicines, your children's favorite stuffed animals: without a good overview, there is a chance that these too -for days or weeks- will end up in the moving van.
  • Call the planning department in advance (1-2 business days) before the move for start times.
  • Take down last remaining curtains.
  • Walk around the house immediately after the movers arrive and make notes on final action or attention points.
  • Walk a last-check lap around the house after the moving truck is loaded.
  • Take meter readings and disconnect gas and electricity (if a new tenant is not moving in or not immediately).
  • Drain the water supply in the winter (even if it is not freezing).
  • Lock all windows and doors securely; hand keys to caretaker/new tenants.
  • Say goodbye to neighbors, family and friends.
  • Agree on an indicative time when you will let the home front know that you have arrived; point out once again that there may be time differences and mention that during the trip something may happen as a result of which you will temporarily be unavailable or less accessible, be delayed, etc.
  • When you are emigrating with children, where possible discuss the course of the travel and arrival days again, so that they know what is most likely going to happen. As always when traveling with children, make arrangements about what to do if someone gets lost or lost (who to talk to, meeting point at the airport, etc.).
  • Despite all the emotions surrounding the actual departure: try to make sure that the "last memory before departure" is a positive one, one with a smile; that will make it a little easier for those left behind.
Moving abroad: what to arrange first when you arrive at your new destination?

Moving abroad: what to arrange first when you arrive at your new destination?

First things upon arrival

  • Register as a new resident with the municipality in your new place of residence. In many countries, a registration number ("citizen service number") is essential for many subsequent administrative matters (e.g. utilities).
  • Once you arrive, pay a visit to the town hall; still, especially in smaller towns, the mayor is a powerful person with whom you like to have a good relationship.
  • Open a local bank account and provide your new account number to various organizations.

Transport

  • If you have your own transportation (car), arrange for a navigation system or app with maps for your local area; you probably won't be able to find your way around without it at first.
  • Is your car taken away? Have the license plate converted before you drive it. Rules vary, but usually this should be done within 3 months of settling in. Also arrange a new car insurance immediately. Don't forget to notify your own car insurance company, as soon as your car gets a foreign license plate. In some countries you must actively register for road tax yourself; you will not receive automatic notification.

Networking & relatives

  • Make sure that you can be reached (again): for those left behind in your home country, for authorities in your new country of residence, for the nursery, etc.
    • at least familiarize yourself with the telephone line, internet and mobile telephony; which techniques are most used locally?
    • consider a pre-paid mobile subscription for the first period: this gives you time to study the better or most advantageous mobile subscriptions in your new country of residence. Preferably sign up for a one-year subscription in your first year; this will cost a little more, but you will have the option of switching to another, more advantageous subscription after one year. During the first period, gather tips from local or expat friends and acquaintances: they obviously already have experience in what to arrange through whom.
    • Consider more data usage than you were used to in your home country: calling-via-internet, watching TV online, etc.
    • Do you or your partner work for a local employer or an international (expat) employer? Find out if you can arrange subscriptions through that employer: costs may be fully or partially reimbursed, or there may be special favorable agreements.
  • Depending on your familiarity with your new location—and of course based on your needs—quickly explore whether there are any (expat) groups, networks, or foreigner clubs after your arrival; they often offer a buddy system. If you sign up, you can request (or be offered) to be paired with an expatriate who has lived in the area longer and can help you get oriented in the first few weeks, assisting you with initial arrangements.
  • Do you live in a smaller community and need practical help, for example around your house (handymen, electricians, etc.)? Or do you need to make larger purchases, such as for a welcome gathering? Preferably hire local services and shop with smaller suppliers. This promotes integration and generates goodwill, unlike when you only visit the large regional supermarket or hire people from outside “the village.”
  • If you were used to it (or if it’s more common in your new destination): preferably through your new local network, arrange for a housekeeper.
  • Get to know your immediate neighbors or consider a quick meet-and-greet with several neighbors at once. Examples of conversation topics (besides general introductions):
    • Good places for small and large grocery shopping (supermarkets, department stores, specialty shops).
    • Addresses for better hardware stores and/or specialized shops for specific topics, plumbers, electricians, etc.
    • Contact information for arranging utilities: gas, water, electricity.
    • Contact information for arranging telecom services.
    • How public transportation works in the immediate area; where the nearest stops are, frequency.
    • Getting familiar with the immediate neighborhood: what is available and where.
    • Are there notable aspects regarding the daily routine: quiet hours, opening times, meal times, etc.
    • What days is the garbage collected, waste separation, requesting containers.
    • Good addresses for sports or hobbies.
    • Who to contact in case of practical, medical, or safety issues; emergency numbers.
    • Better addresses nearby for affordable gas.
    • If your neighbors have lived there for a long time: what is the history of your houses and the immediate surroundings.
    • Also explain why you chose to emigrate and why you specifically chose this location; there’s a good chance people will understand your choices better and find it nice that you chose "their" area.
  • Besides practically organizing various matters, also take the time—whether with your family or not—to reflect on your departure period. Evaluate how everything went and what everyone thought about it: closing off the departure period gives you insights into first lessons learned, creates space for initial thoughts about the future, and helps you experience what’s to come more consciously.

Children

  • Have you moved with your children? Establish regular routines shortly after arrival. There are already enough things to adjust to; try to maintain the familiar rhythm of your home country as much as possible in the first few weeks after your arrival. Think of certain eating habits during the week, a fun activity on the weekend, (re-watching) a specific TV show that you enjoyed as a family. Gradually transition to the rhythms and habits of your new country.

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    International insurance for expats and emigrants

    International insurance for expats and emigrants

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    Are you insured while moving and living abroad as emigrant or working as expat?

    For your medical expenses during your transition period, your healthcare costs during your stay?
    For your activities, your disability, your household contents, your liability or repatriation?

    Table of contents

    • What is an expat insurance or emigration insurance, and why specifically take out insurance if you are going to do move abroad?
    • What insurance can you choose?
    • Why should you take out travel insurance and why through the JoHo Foundation?
    • What is the emigration and living abroad checklist for legal and insurance matters

    What is an expat insurance?

    • Expat insurance is insurance that continues to provide coverage if you go to work abroad for a local or international employer for an extended period of time.
    • Expat insurance is not only intended for expats, but for anyone who has a more permanent job abroad.

    What is an emigration insurance, or insurance for moving and living abroad?

    • Emigration insurance is an insurance that continues to provide coverage if you move abroad permanently or for an indefinite period of time.
    • Emigration insurance is not only intended for emigrants, but for anyone who leaves their home country for an extended period of time and does not intend to return in the foreseeable future.

    Why should you take out specialized insurance for emigration or working as an expat abroad?

    • Emigration or expat insurance not only provides coverage for acute assistance in the event of illness or accident abroad, such as travel insurance, but can also provide coverage for existing conditions and ailments or non-urgent care.
    • Emigration or expat insurance does not require you to maintain valid health insurance in your home country.
    • Emigration or expat insurance provides coverage for preventive care or costs related to pregnancy and childbirth.
    • Emigration or expat insurance also provides coverage for long-term treatments and chronic conditions without you having to return to your home country.
    • Emigration or expat insurance often has no restrictions on the duration of the insurance, unlike travel insurance.
    • Emigration or expat insurance usually maintains coverage in cases such as negative travel advice or acts of war.
    • Emigration or expat insurance offers various solutions in the areas of disability, home and household insurance, goods transport, and liability.

    What is important to insure when you are going to move abroad?

    • That you have insurance that is valid in the country or countries where you are going to live and/or work.
    • That you are adequately insured for the sports and activities you are going to participate in during your period abroad
    • That you are insured for emergency assistance and early return if something happens to you or your immediate family.
    • That your medical expenses are insured up to the actual cost and not just for the standard costs. The costs per medical treatment vary greatly between countries.
    • That you are well insured against personal liability.
    • That you are well insured in case of accidents.
    • That you pay close attention to choosing the right coverage when performing work with additional health risks

    When can you also live abroad for a longer period of time with travel insurance?

    • There are also special expiring travel insurance policies that provide coverage without you having valid health insurance in your home country, however, these travel insurance policies are not intended for emigration or expats, but for stays outside your home country of up to a few years, for study, temporary work, volunteer work, and longer trips.
    • See the information at International Insurances for backpacking and travel abroad

    What insurance do you need for emigration or working as an expat abroad?

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    Why get specific insurance when going abroad: per activity abroad
    What is travel insurance, and why take out specific insurance when you go on a trip or vacation?

    What is travel insurance, and why take out specific insurance when you go on a trip or vacation?

    What is travel insurance to insure your trip or vacation?

    • Travel insurance is insurance that provides coverage for risks during a trip or vacation abroad. This mainly concerns loss of or damage to your luggage, medical assistance in the event of accidents, for example, or repatriation costs if you need to be transported back to your home country urgently. In some cases, travel insurance coverage also applies in your home country.
    • With continuous travel insurance, you are insured for all your trips throughout the year.
    • With temporary travel insurance, you take out insurance for each trip for the duration of the trip.
    • Cancellation insurance reimburses (all or part of) the travel sum, cancellation or accommodation costs if you have to cancel or interrupt your vacation.

    Why should you take out travel insurance for a short trip, vacation, or long-distance trip?

    • Travel insurance can provide coverage in the event of an accident or emergency while you are away.
    • Travel insurance can provide coverage for damage and accidents during the adventurous or sporting activities you are going to do.
    • Travel insurance can continue to provide coverage if your Dutch basic health insurance no longer provides coverage, or if the damage is only reimbursed at Dutch cost price.
    • Travel insurance can provide coverage in the event of damage, loss, or theft of your luggage.
    • Travel insurance can provide coverage if you are held liable for damage you cause to other people or their property.
    • Travel insurance can provide coverage if you have to return home early because something has happened to you or your immediate family.

    What is important to insure when you are going to travel?

    • That you have insurance that is valid in the countries where you are going to travel and possible work.
    • That you are adequately insured for the sports and activities you are going to participate in during your full period abroad
    • That you are insured for emergency assistance and early return if something happens to you or your immediate family.
    • That your medical expenses are insured up to the actual cost and not just for the standard costs. The costs per medical treatment vary greatly between countries.
    • That you insure your luggage and take sufficient precautions against theft or damage.
    • That you are well insured against personal liability.
    • That you are well insured in case of accidents.
    • That you only insure yourself for legal assistance if there is an immediate reason to do so, unless coverage is already automatically included in the insurance.
    • That you pay close attention to choosing the right coverage when performing work or voluntary work during your world trip.

    What insurance do you need for a trip or vacation?

     

    What is round the world travel insurance or long-term travel insurance, and why take out specific insurance when you go abroad?

    What is round the world travel insurance or long-term travel insurance, and why take out specific insurance when you go abroad?

    What is round the world travel insurance or long-term travel insurance?

    • Round the world travel insurance means that you take out insurance that continues to provide coverage during all your activities abroad, and which is specifically intended for those who travel for long periods of time, such as world travelers, globetrotters, and nomads.

    Why should you take out specialized travel insurance for a long trip abroad?

    • Round the world travel insurance provides coverage for a much longer trip than regular travel insurance.
    • World travel insurance is specifically intended for longer trips, whereas regular travel insurance may offer coverage on paper, but in practice handles it differently.
    • World travel insurance is suitable for many types of activities, ranging from high-altitude trekking to more risky sports.
    • World travel insurance continues to provide coverage if you start working during your trip, whether planned or unplanned. If you did not take out insurance before departure that allows you to work, there is no guarantee that you will be able to take out insurance that provides coverage while abroad.
    • Long-term travel insurance continues to provide coverage when your home country's health insurance no longer does.
    • Worldwide travel insurance also covers your medical expenses up to the actual cost, and not just for the standard costs. The costs per medical treatment vary greatly between countries.
    • Worldwide travel insurance can also continue to provide coverage if negative travel advice is issued.

    What is important to insure when you are going to travel around the world?

    • That you have insurance that is valid in the countries where you are going to travel and possibly work.
    • That you are adequately insured for the sports and activities you are going to participate in during your full period abroad
    • That you are insured for emergency assistance and early return if something happens to you or your immediate family.
    • That your medical expenses are insured up to the actual cost and not just for the standard costs. The costs per medical treatment vary greatly between countries.
    • That you insure your luggage and take sufficient precautions against theft or damage.
    • That you are well insured against personal liability.
    • That you are well insured in case of accidents.
    • That you only insure yourself for legal assistance if there is an immediate reason to do so, unless coverage is already automatically included in the insurance.
    • That you pay close attention to choosing the right coverage when performing work or voluntary work during your world trip.

    What insurance do you need when backpacking abroad?

    What is backpack insurance, and why take out specific insurance when you go backpacking abroad?

    What is backpack insurance, and why take out specific insurance when you go backpacking abroad?

    What is backpacking insurance and travel insurance for backpackers?

    • Backpacking insurance for backpackers means that you take out insurance that continues to provide coverage during all your activities abroad and is specifically intended for those who are traveling for a long time, traveling independently, or making frequent use of local transportation.

    Why should you take out travel insurance specifically for backpacking?

    • Travel insurance for backpacking can provide coverage in the event of an accident or emergency while backpacking.
    • Travel insurance for backpacking can provide coverage for damage and accidents during your adventurous or sporting activities.
    • Travel insurance for backpacking can continue to provide coverage if your Dutch basic health insurance no longer provides coverage, or if the damage is only reimbursed at Dutch cost price.
    • Travel insurance for backpacking can provide coverage in the event of damage, loss, or theft of your luggage while backpacking.
    • Travel insurance for backpacking can provide coverage if you are held liable for damage you cause to other people or their property.
    • Travel insurance for backpacking can provide coverage if you have to return home early because something has happened to you or your immediate family while backpacking.

    What aspects are important to insure when backpacking abroad?

    • The duration of your trip: so that you are also covered during a very long backpacking trip, or can extend your coverage if you want to stay longer
    • The activities during your trip: so that you can also participate in all kinds of sports and adventure activities that are excluded from travel insurance
    • Coverage of your medical expenses during your trip: so that you are always covered, even if you go to work or if the costs in the event of an accident are higher than the Dutch rate
    • Coverage for natural disasters and war during your trip: so that you don't have to return home immediately with your tail between your legs every time the Dutch government issues negative travel advice
    • Your insurer's specialization: so that your insurer specializes in backpacking trips or long stays abroad, and doesn't treat you like an “all-inclusive sunglasses claimant.”

    What insurance do you need when backpacking abroad?

    What is insurance for working abroad, and why do you need specific insurance if you are going to do paid work?

    What is insurance for working abroad, and why do you need specific insurance if you are going to do paid work?

    What is insurance for working abroad?

    • Insuring yourself for working abroad means taking out insurance that continues to provide coverage during your paid work abroad.

    Why take out insurance, and when is normal travel insurance no longer sufficient?

    • There may be several reasons why you need separate insurance for paid work abroad.
    • During your work, local employers generally offer no or limited insurance that does not provide sufficient coverage.
    • The risk of accidents is sometimes greater during your work, for example because you are doing work with which you have little experience or because of the nature of the work.
    • During specific work abroad, additional requirements may apply as soon as you start performing work that involves additional risks. Only special insurance policies offer coverage during this type of work.
    • During work, internships, or volunteer work abroad where you receive a salary or compensation (for example, food or housing), your local health insurance coverage will normally lapse. You will then need special insurance to remain insured for illness and accidents.
    • Standard travel insurance policies generally do not provide sufficient coverage to apply for a work visa or working holiday visa.
    • Standard travel insurance policies generally only cover stays abroad for a limited number of days. If your trip or stay abroad exceeds the maximum number of days, this generally means that there will be no coverage for the entire travel period.
    • Standard travel insurance policies generally only provide coverage for recreational travel without study, internship, or work. If you engage in activities other than recreational activities, this generally means that you will no longer be covered for the entire travel period.

    What should you pay attention to in your insurance policy if you are going to work abroad?

    • Make sure you have insurance that is valid in the area where you will be traveling and working.
    • Make sure you are adequately insured for the sports and activities you will be participating in.
    • That you are insured for emergency assistance and early return if something happens to you or your immediate family.
    • That your medical expenses are insured up to the actual cost and not just for the standard costs. The costs per medical treatment vary greatly between countries.
    • That you insure your luggage and take sufficient precautions against theft or damage.
    • That you are well insured against personal liability.
    • That you are well insured in case of accidents.
    • That you insure yourself for legal assistance if there is an immediate reason to do so, unless the coverage is already automatically included in the insurance.
    • That you take care to choose the right coverage when working in healthcare, with wild animals, and with dangerous machinery.

    What insurance do you need to work abroad?

    What is insurance for working with animals abroad, and why do you need specific insurance for jobs, internships, and volunteer work abroad?

    What is insurance for working with animals abroad, and why do you need specific insurance for jobs, internships, and volunteer work abroad?

    What is insurance for working with animals abroad?

    • Insuring yourself for working abroad with animals means taking out insurance that continues to provide coverage during your paid, unpaid, or internship work abroad, where minor or major risks are involved.

    Why take out insurance, and when is normal travel insurance no longer sufficient?

    • There may be several reasons why you need separate insurance for work abroad.
    • During specific work abroad, additional requirements may apply as soon as you start performing work that involves additional risks. Only special insurance policies offer coverage during this type of work. Almost all standard insurers exclude working with animals from coverage.
    • The risk of accidents is sometimes greater during your work, for example because you are doing work with which you have little experience or because of the nature of the work. All over the world, there are reserves, rescue centers, and zoos where you can roll up your sleeves as a veterinarian, intern, or volunteer. Working with animals or wildlife is not without danger. No matter how cute they may look, or how tame they may behave. All animals can suddenly bite viciously or lash out with a claw or beak. Not only can this result in nasty injuries, but it can also transmit diseases that you would rather not have, and certainly not abroad.
    • During work, internships, or volunteer work abroad where you receive a salary or compensation (for example, food or housing), your local health insurance coverage will normally lapse. You will then need special insurance to remain insured for illness and accidents.
    • During your work, local employers generally offer no or limited insurance that does not provide sufficient coverage.

    What should you pay attention to in your insurance policy if you are going to work abroad?

    • Make sure you have insurance that is valid in the area where you will be traveling and working.
    • That you have insurance that provides sufficient coverage for the work you will be performing.
    • Make sure you are adequately insured for the sports and activities you will be participating in.
    • That you are insured for emergency assistance and early return if something happens to you or your immediate family.
    • That your medical expenses are insured up to the actual cost and not just for the standard costs. The costs per medical treatment vary greatly between countries.
    • That you insure your luggage and take sufficient precautions against theft or damage.
    • That you are well insured against personal liability.
    • That you are well insured in case of accidents.
    • That you insure yourself for legal assistance if there is an immediate reason to do so, unless the coverage is already automatically included in the insurance.

    Which insurance do you need for working, an internship, or volunteering with animals abroad?

    What is volunteer insurance, and why should you take out specific insurance if you are going to do volunteer work?

    What is volunteer insurance, and why should you take out specific insurance if you are going to do volunteer work?

    What is insurance for volunteering abroad?

    • Insuring volunteer work abroad means taking out insurance that continues to provide coverage while you are working as a volunteer abroad

    Why should you take out specialized travel insurance for voluntary work abroad?

    • There may be several reasons why you need separate insurance when volunteering abroad.
    • During specific activities abroad, additional requirements may apply if your work involves extra risks. Only specific insurance policies offer coverage during these activities.
    • The risk of accidents is sometimes higher during your work, for example because you are doing work you have little experience with or because of the nature of the work.
    • Local projects or employers generally offer no or limited insurance that provides insufficient coverage during your work.
    • When volunteering abroad and receiving minor financial compensation (or, for example, food or housing), your home country's health insurance coverage will potentially lapse. You will then need special insurance to remain insured for illness and accidents.
    • Regular travel insurance policies generally provide coverage for trips of a limited number of days. If your trip or stay abroad exceeds the maximum number of days, this generally means that for the entire travel period, you will not be covered.
    • Regular travel insurance policies generally only provide coverage for recreational travel without voluntary work activities. If you engage in activities other than recreational activities (such as volunteer work), this generally means that for the entire travel period, you will not be covered.

    What is important to insure when you are going to work as a volunteer abroad?

    • That you have insurance that is valid in the country or countries where you are going to travel and volunteer.
    • That you are adequately insured for the sports and activities you are going to participate in during your period abroad
    • That you are insured for emergency assistance and early return if something happens to you or your immediate family.
    • That your medical expenses are insured up to the actual cost and not just for the standard costs. The costs per medical treatment vary greatly between countries.
    • That you insure your luggage and take sufficient precautions against theft or damage.
    • That you are well insured against personal liability.
    • That you are well insured in case of accidents.
    • That you only insure yourself for legal assistance if there is an immediate reason to do so, unless coverage is already automatically included in the insurance.
    • That when performing work in healthcare, with wild animals, and with dangerous (agricultural) machinery, you take care to choose the right coverage.

    What insurance do you need when volunteering abroad?

    Why should you take out specialized travel insurance for an internship abroad?

    Why should you take out specialized travel insurance for an internship abroad?

    What is insurance for an internship abroad?

    • Insuring an internship abroad means taking out insurance that continues to provide coverage during your internship abroad
    • Insurance for internships abroad are also referred to as internship insurance. This internship insurance is specifically for when you go abroad for a long period of time to work as an intern, take courses, or conduct research abroad.

    Why should you take out specialized travel insurance for an internship abroad?

    • There may be several reasons why you need separate insurance for an internship abroad.
    • During internship activities abroad, additional requirements may apply as soon as you start performing work that involves additional risks. Only specific insurance policies offer coverage during these activities.
    • During your internship, the risk of accidents is sometimes greater, for example because you are doing work with which you have little experience or because of the nature of the work.
    • During your internship, local employers generally do not offer insurance, or offer limited insurance that does not provide sufficient coverage.
    • During an internship abroad where you receive financial compensation (or, for example, food or accommodation), your home country's health insurance coverage will potentially lapse. You will then need special insurance to remain insured for illness and accidents.
    • Regular travel insurance policies generally provide coverage for trips of a limited number of days. If your trip or stay abroad exceeds the maximum number of days, this generally means that for the entire travel period, you will not be covered.
    • Regular travel insurance policies generally only provide coverage for recreational trips without work activities.

    What is important to insure when you are going to be an intern abroad?

    • That you have insurance that is valid in the area where you will be traveling and doing your internship.
    • That you are adequately insured for the sports and activities you will be participating in.
    • That you are insured for emergency assistance and early return in case something happens to you or your immediate family.
    • That your medical expenses are insured up to the actual cost (what it actually costs), and not just for the standard costs. The costs per medical treatment vary greatly between countries.
    • That you insure your luggage and take sufficient precautions against theft or damage.
    • That you are well insured against personal liability and, preferably, also for liability during your internship.
    • That you are well insured in case of accidents.
    • That you insure yourself for legal assistance if there is an immediate reason to do so, unless the coverage is already automatically included in the insurance.
    • Make sure you choose the right coverage for internship work in healthcare, with wild animals, or with dangerous machinery!

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    What is insurance for studying abroad, and why should you take out specialized travel insurance for your education abroad?

    What is insurance for studying abroad, and why should you take out specialized travel insurance for your education abroad?

    What is insurance for studying abroad?

    • Insurance for studying abroad means that you take out insurance that continues to provide coverage during your studies, your education, and your related activities abroad.
    • Insurance for studying abroad is also referred to as study insurance. This study insurance is specifically for when you go abroad for a long period of time to take courses, study, or conduct research abroad.

    Why should you take out specialized travel insurance for a study abroad?

    • Study insurance is specifically designed for studying abroad, whereas regular travel insurance policies may offer coverage on paper but handle this situation differently in practice.
    • Study insurance offers coverage for longer stays than regular (vacation) travel insurance.
    • Study insurance is also suitable for many types of activities, ranging from various sports to hiking at high altitudes.
    • Study insurance continues to provide coverage if you start working during your trip, whether planned or unplanned. If you have not taken out insurance before departure that allows you to work, there is no guarantee that you will be able to take out insurance abroad that provides coverage.
    • Study insurance continues to provide coverage if your own country's health insurance no longer provides coverage.
    • Student insurance also covers your healthcare costs above the rates in your own country; with regular insurance, you have to pay the extra costs yourself.
    • Student insurance can also continue to provide coverage if (study) visa issuers impose additional requirements on how you insure yourself, for example if you are going to the US and applying for a J-1 visa.
    • Student insurance continues to provide coverage if you are staying abroad for a longer period of time and want to visit your own country in between.

    What is important to insure when you are going to study abroad?

    • That you have insurance that is valid in the country or countries where you are going to travel and work.
    • That you are adequately insured for the sports and activities you are going to participate in during your period abroad
    • That you are insured for emergency assistance and early return if something happens to you or your immediate family.
    • That your medical expenses are insured up to the actual cost and not just for the standard costs. The costs per medical treatment vary greatly between countries.
    • That you insure your luggage and take sufficient precautions against theft or damage.
    • That you are well insured against personal liability.
    • That you are well insured in case of accidents.
    • That you only insure yourself for legal assistance if there is an immediate reason to do so, unless coverage is already automatically included in the insurance.
    • That you pay close attention to choosing the right coverage when performing work alongside your studies.

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    What is an expat insurance or emigration insurance, and why specifically take out insurance if you are going to do move abroad?

    What is an expat insurance or emigration insurance, and why specifically take out insurance if you are going to do move abroad?

    What is an expat insurance?

    • Expat insurance is insurance that continues to provide coverage if you go to work abroad for a local or international employer for an extended period of time.
    • Expat insurance is not only intended for expats, but for anyone who has a more permanent job abroad.

    What is an emigration insurance, or insurance for moving and living abroad?

    • Emigration insurance is an insurance that continues to provide coverage if you move abroad permanently or for an indefinite period of time.
    • Emigration insurance is not only intended for emigrants, but for anyone who leaves their home country for an extended period of time and does not intend to return in the foreseeable future.

    Why should you take out specialized insurance for emigration or working as an expat abroad?

    • Emigration or expat insurance not only provides coverage for acute assistance in the event of illness or accident abroad, such as travel insurance, but can also provide coverage for existing conditions and ailments or non-urgent care.
    • Emigration or expat insurance does not require you to maintain valid health insurance in your home country.
    • Emigration or expat insurance provides coverage for preventive care or costs related to pregnancy and childbirth.
    • Emigration or expat insurance also provides coverage for long-term treatments and chronic conditions without you having to return to your home country.
    • Emigration or expat insurance often has no restrictions on the duration of the insurance, unlike travel insurance.
    • Emigration or expat insurance usually maintains coverage in cases such as negative travel advice or acts of war.
    • Emigration or expat insurance offers various solutions in the areas of disability, home and household insurance, goods transport, and liability.

    What is important to insure when you are going to move abroad?

    • That you have insurance that is valid in the country or countries where you are going to live and/or work.
    • That you are adequately insured for the sports and activities you are going to participate in during your period abroad
    • That you are insured for emergency assistance and early return if something happens to you or your immediate family.
    • That your medical expenses are insured up to the actual cost and not just for the standard costs. The costs per medical treatment vary greatly between countries.
    • That you are well insured against personal liability.
    • That you are well insured in case of accidents.
    • That you pay close attention to choosing the right coverage when performing work with additional health risks

    When can you also live abroad for a longer period of time with travel insurance?

    • There are also special expiring travel insurance policies that provide coverage without you having valid health insurance in your home country, however, these travel insurance policies are not intended for emigration or expats, but for stays outside your home country of up to a few years, for study, temporary work, volunteer work, and longer trips.
    • See the information at International Insurances for backpacking and travel abroad

    What insurance do you need for emigration or working as an expat abroad?

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      What social activities can you do abroad?

      • Opportunities are found in the areas of helping, learning or studying. You can get involved to volunteer in a social project at a school in Africa, Asia or Latin America. You can get involved in nature, in a project with animals or cleaning the sea or beaches. Those who want to learn more can choose for example a language course in Latin America, Spain or South Africa.

      What work related activities can you do abroad?

      • If you want to gain work experience, and/or also earn money, go and work abroad. You can combine backpacking in Australia with temporary work. You can work on campsites in Europe or bush camps in Africa. You can pretty much go all over the world to work in the hospitality industry, hotels and hostels, in the healthcare sector or for example at a diving school.

      What sports activities to do abroad?

      • Have you ever thought of mountain biking, rafting (going down a wild river on a raft or rubber dinghy, climbing or canoeing), survival (which involves building rafts, climbing or canoeing), abseiling (descending a rock face while secured to ropes), zip-lining (whizzing down a cable), canyoning (starting at the top of a river and then climbing, swimming, diving down the bed) or caving (scrambling, wriggling and crawling through caves and crevices)?
      • Maybe you feel more comfortable on a bodyboard (on a half-wave surfboard, you surf the high waves lying down-with flippers), on a hang glider or while paragliding (with a parachute you float down a mountain or dune), hydrospeeding (on a bodyboard with flippers and a wetsuit on you go down a wild river via rapids) or Tiefschneeskiing (racing down through powder snow)?

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