Applying for a medical certificate for international travel
Are you about to travel abroad and are you using medication that falls under the Opium Act? If so, you will need a medical certificate. For strong painkillers, for example.
Last updated on 11 November 2024
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Check if you need a medical certificate
Use the Medication for Travel tool (in Dutch) on the CAK website (central office for health insurance) to find out whether you need a medical certificate.
You can also find additional information about taking medication on trips abroad (in Dutch) on the CAK website.
Schengen medical certificate or English-language medical certificate
There are two types of certificates:
- a Schengen medical certificate, or
- an English-language medical certificate.
The type of certificate you need depends on:
- your medication;
- the country you are travelling to;
- the duration of your trip.
Before applying for a medical certificate, check which type of certificate you need (in Dutch).
Applying for a medical certificate
You can apply for a Schengen medical certificate or an English-language medical certificate through the CAK.