Do you want to study abroad and are wondering to what extent you will be covered by health insurance? As a student, you are entitled to reimbursement for urgent and medically necessary care in certain countries.
European Union, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and the United Kingdom
Albania, Algeria, Australia, Bosnia, North Macedonia, Morocco, Montenegro, Quebec, Tunisia, Turkey
European Union, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and the United Kingdom
Belgian students wishing to pursue their studies in the European Union, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and the United Kingdom can benefit from health insurance coverage, according to the current European regulations.
Coverage
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) enables students to access medically necessary care during their stay, under the same conditions and reimbursement rates as local insured persons.
Assistance abroad – Mutas
Under certain conditions, as a student, you can benefit from Mutas assistance abroad during one year of study abroad.
More information on Mutas benefits
For more details on eligibility conditions, please contact your health insurance fund
Albania, Algeria, Australia, Bosnia, North Macedonia, Morocco, Montenegro, Quebec, Tunisia, Turkey
If you study in a country with which Belgium has concluded a health care agreement, you are covered for medically necessary care.
Consult this page for more information on bilateral countries
Coverage
A coverage document valid for three months will be issued. If Belgium has an agreement with the country where you intend to study, request a coverage document before departure, allowing you to access medically necessary care during your stay under the same conditions and reimbursement rates as local insured persons.
Assistance abroad
Mutas assistance abroad does not apply during your study stay in a country that has a bilateral agreement with Belgium.
Other countries>
If you plan to study in a country other than the European Union, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, the United Kingdom, or a bilateral country, other guidelines apply.
Coverage
You may qualify for possible reimbursement afterward according to the conditions and reimbursement rates in effect in Belgium if :
- The care is urgent
And
- You have been hospitalized for at least one night
It is strongly advised to subscribe to private insurance before departure to be prepared for all eventualities.
Assistance abroad – Mutas
Mutas assistance abroad does not apply during your study stay in this country.
| Any change in your situation (family or personal) must be reported to your Belgian health insurance fund. |
Would you like more information ?
Contact your health insurance fund