Student or expat in/around Maastricht?

Find a GP close to where you live

Are you coming to study or live in Maastricht or nearby?  
Always register with a general practitioner (GP) close to where you live.  
Use this page to find a GP in your area. 

Important: The Huisartsen Spoedpost Maastricht & Heuvelland (GP Emergency Post) is only available for urgent medical issues outside your GP’s regular opening hours. 

How does healthcare work in the Netherlands?

The video below explains how Dutch healthcare works. 

Always register with a GP nearby.  
You visit the GP for all your health problems, both physical and mental. Most health issues can be treated by the GP. 

The GP does not automatically prescribe medication.  
Sometimes the GP will visit you at home. These consultations are more expensive. 

If necessary, the GP will refer you to a specialist at the hospital.  
In the Netherlands, you cannot go directly to the hospital, unless it is an emergency. 

If you need specialist treatment, you will always receive a referral letter from the GP. This is usually sent digitally. Keep this letter, you may need it later for your health insurance. 

Urgent medical help outside your GP’s opening hours 

Do you urgently need a GP at night, during weekends, or on public holidays? Go to the website of the Huisartsen Spoedpost Maastricht & Heuvelland (GP Emergency Post). You will answer a few questions via Moet Ik Naar De Dokter (MINDD). 

If you receive the advice to call, then call +31 43 7500 123. 

You will talk to a triage nurse who will ask for: 

Bring to your appointment at the GP Emergency Post: 

Health insurance

Don’t forget to bring your insurance papers to the GP Emergency Post. 
If you do not have Dutch health insurance, you must pay in cash at the desk.  
You can later claim these costs from your own (foreign) health insurer. 

Support from the University

Maastricht University also offers support to students regarding health. Click here for more information.