Amsterdam Travel Insurance covers you if you wish to travel to Amsterdam with peace of mind, at any age, even if you have pre-existing medical conditions. This type of insurance covers you for medical emergencies, even those related to Covid, which is vital to prevent unexpected medical bills and unnecessary complications that could arise when you’re away.
To truly put your mind at ease, you want to ensure you have the best Travel Insurance to cover the costs of any unexpected problems with your trip.
With medical cover of up to £15million, as well of cancellation and personal belonging cover, Travel Insurance from AllClear provides you with confidence for your trip.
Travel Insurance for Amsterdam is essential, as it is with any holiday or trip. You never know what might happen, and choosing the best cover for your needs is a must.
You can also choose who you want to cover with your Travel Insurance policy, with individual, couple, family and group insurance available depending on your trip. From here, we will ask you some basic medical questions about you and whoever else you are looking to cover. We will then present a variety of quotes for you to view and access before you ultimately select the quote that best suits your needs.
Even if you have the GHIC, you’ll still need Travel Insurance to Amsterdam to cover lost luggage and cancellations, as well as any additional medical costs and repatriation that your GHIC card doesn’t entitle you to.
Research by the Association of British Insurers shows that travel insurers help 1 person every 3 minutes with emergency medical treatment and paid out almost £150 million for cancellations in 2018. With over 2 million Brits visiting the Netherlands and Amsterdam every year, you’ll want the peace of mind that quality Travel Insurance for Amsterdam offers.
| Gold | Gold Plus | Platinum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency medical expenses and Repatriation costs | Up to £10m | Up to £15m | Unlimited | |
| Cancellation* and Curtailment | Up to £2k | Up to £15k | Up to £25k | |
| Travel Delay | Up to £300 | Up to £1,500 | Up to £1,500 | |
| Recuperation stay | ||||
| Personal Belongings | Up to £2k | Up to £2.5k | Up to £5k | |
| Personal liability | Up to £2m | Up to £2m | Up to £2m | |
| Legal protection cover | Up to £50k | Up to £50k | Up to £100k | |
| * If you buy a policy which includes cancellation cover | ||||
| All these figures are per person and per trip | ||||
There’s plenty to consider when choosing a travel insurance policy for Amsterdam. The following are key elements of travel insurance cover that you need to carefully accessg:
The standards of healthcare in the Netherlands are among the best in Europe. There are plenty of high-quality medical facilities in Amsterdam.
Aside from medical treatment, you’ll need travel insurance to cover everything else, including repatriation as well as cancellation and curtailment costs. Data from the Association of British Travel Agents shows that over a third of uninsured travellers who have had to pay additional costs on holiday due to not having appropriate cover have had to spend between £500 and £4,000.
If you need emergency medical assistance during your trip, dial 112.
The currency is the Euro.
The official language of the Netherlands is Dutch. English is widely spoken throughout the country.
You must be able to show your passport to police officers on their request.
The Netherlands does have a more liberal attitude to some drugs that are illegal in the UK. However, possession of prohibited substances or buying them outside of designated venues can carry a prison sentence.
Dutch border authorities are cautious of parents (particularly fathers) travelling on their own with children. People are regularly stopped for further checks at Schiphol airport. Occasionally, they are prevented from boarding flights. Therefore, you should carry a complete travel authorisation form and copies of any documents recommended.
…AllClear Travel has given both my wife and I peace of mind, and we are both looking forward to visiting our family in Amsterdam and to our vacation in September.
We hope you found this guide to travel insurance for Amsterdam helpful and that you enjoy your next trip!
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Written by: Russell Wallace | Travel Insurance Expert
Last Updated: 24 November 2023
† Based on Trustpilot reviews of all companies in the Travel Insurance Company category that have over 70,000 reviews as of January 2024. AllClear Gold Plus achieved a Which? Best Buy.
