If you plan on living and working in the Netherlands, then it is required that you take out Dutch health insurance. Starting from the moment that you are registered in the Netherlands (so the moment you receive your BSN number), you have up to 4 months to find a health insurance provider and take out a health insurance package with them. You will need at least a basic health insurance package, but you can also choose for additional healthcare coverage, depending on what you prefer. Learn more about this on our Health Insurance page.