Essential phone numbers
Need to get in touch with police or medical services urgently? This page contains a list of essential phone numbers in the Netherlands. Save them in your mobile!
Emergency situations
112: Emergency number (toll-free)
Dial 112 for police, ambulance or fire department. When the operator picks up, you will be asked for the address and city where you are calling from and a description of the emergency situation. This is an emergency number, to be used for urgent matters only.
0900 8844: Police Information (local call rates)
At this number you can contact the police when you have a question or a problem which is not an emergency. Sometimes you might hear a message asking you to select your geographical region. If needed they will put you through to your local police office.
0900-1515 Emergency Doctor's Office (24-hour)(local call rates)
Other useful numbers
070 346 2525: ACCESS
Administrative Committee to Co-ordinate English Speaking Services
They help anyone from anywhere to settle with ease in The Netherlands.
24-Hour Medical Service in some cities:
Amsterdam: 020 5923434
Rotterdam: 010 2909888
The Hague: 070 3469669
The International Corner, City of The Hague 070 3535043
Chemist (night duty) 070 3451000
Animal medical assistance 070 3110307
ANWB road service 0800 0888
ANWB traffic info 0900 9622
Directory Enquiries national 0900 8481
Directory Enquiries international 0900 8418
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