# Insurance and healthcare

**Source**: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/international-students/prepare-your-stay/insurance
**Parent**: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/international-students/studying-at-leiden-university/career/career-service

Before arrival in the Netherlands, it is important to take out appropriate health and liability insurance. You are also highly advised to register with a local doctor as soon as possible. On these pages you can find detailed information about the type of insurance required, how to take out a policy and how to register with a doctor.

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- #### [Health and liability insurance](https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/international-students/prepare-your-stay/insurance/health-insurance)
- #### [Registering with a doctor](https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/international-students/prepare-your-stay/insurance/registering-with-a-doctor)