For all the important information regarding: children, school, shops and everything else please visit the government website and/or gather information from the local school/daycare facility.
Corona information in English
The Netherlands is in its strictest lockdown until at least the 1st of March
Curfew
A night-time curfew applies throughout the Netherlands. You must stay inside from 21.00 to 4.30. You cannot go outdoors without a valid reason.
For more information regarding the curfew please check the government website.
Appointments and opening hours municipality
1. I have an appointment with the Municipality's service counter. Should I still go to this appointment or has it been cancelled?
Yes you can, all services and appointments of the Municipality service counter are normal. If you have an appointment please note that: If you are suffering from a cold, coughing or fever and have an appointment at the Municipality, please reschedule it for a later date.
2. What should I do if I want to make an appointment with the Municipality?
Please make appointments through our website wherever possible or call us on 14 071.
3. Can we reschedule our wedding?
Yes, if your wedding date falls within the period during which the national measures are in effect, you will not be charged for scheduling a new date. To do so complete our contact form (Dutch) or phone us on 14 071.
Entrepeneurs
1. Can I request compensation or welfare now that my work has been stopped?
We are following the national policy as far as possible. Please check: https://business.gov.nl/the-coronavirus-and-your-company/ for more information.
2. As catering entrepeneur, can I engage thuisbezorgd.nl or any other delivery service?
Yes you may. Please also check: https://business.gov.nl/the-coronavirus-and-your-company/ for more information.
3. What implications does the emergency order have for my business and my clients/customers?
The emergency order issued by the president of Safety Region Hollands Midden (Veiligheidsregio Hollands Midden) will remain in effect.
Please also check the FAQ information provided by Netherlands Chamber of Commerce, kvk.
Social welfare benefits
1. Will my unemployment benefit still be paid?
Yes your benefit will be paid, unless you received a message that you have to give some more information first. Payments are usually done on the 23rst of every month, or before the weekend if the 23rst is a Saturday or Sunday.
2. Can I contact my client manager by telephone?
Yes, you can reach us on weekdays between 09.00 and 11.00 at 14071.
3. Can I make an appointment with my client manager?
He or she will be available for contact via telephone.
4. I have applied for a social welfare benefit. When can I expect a decision?
The municipality will take a decision within 8 weeks.
5. I have applied for special assistance. When can I expect a decision?
The municipality will take a decision within 8 weeks.
Do you need help or do you want to offer help?
Do you have questions about the measures regarding the coronavirus or do you need to talk to someone? There are organizations and volunteers who can help you.
Do you want to do something for a villager? Stichting Radius Welzijn coordinates supply and demand.
For more information, see the website (in Dutch) of the Social Team Oegstgeest.
Or contact Alice van Elk 071 7074200 (Radius Welzijn) or Sietske Steenbergen 06 83079884.
Information for refugees, asylum seekers and other interested people
The Dutch Council for Refugees in Oegstgeest is available to answer all questions. This is done by telephone, email or information provided on the website. In case of a urgent question an appointment will be made at the office.
T: 071 515 3133 (di-woe van 09.00-17.00u)
E: Oegstgeest@vluchtelingenwerk.nl
W: www.vluchtelingenwerk.nl/zuidwestnederland/vluchtelingenwerk-oegstgeest
Other Questions
1. What are the implications of the Emergency Regulation?
Via an Emergency Regulation, mayors are able to execute the announced measures of the government. On the 6th of May the chairman of the Hollands Midden Safety region has published the new Emergency Regulation COVID-19 Safety region Hollands Midden.
Please click on the links for the entire text of the Emergency Regulation.
2. Is the municipal waste collection facility opened?
Yes, it is. You are welcome from Monday to Saturday from 09:00 until 12:00. And on Wednesday evening from 18:00 until 20:30.
3. Do you need help or do you want to offer help?
Do you have questions about the measures regarding the coronavirus or do you need to talk to someone? There are organizations and volunteers who can help you.
Do you want to do something for a villager? Stichting Radius Welzijn coordinates supply and demand.
For more information, check the website (in Dutch) of the Social Team Oegstgeest.
Or contact Alice van Elk 071 7074200 (Radius Welzijn) or Sietske Steenbergen 06 83079884.
Do you have any other questions for the Municipality?
If you have any other questions you would like to ask the Municipality, please contact us using the contact form. If you have an urgent question, you can also phone us on 14 071. Please allow for a longer waiting period than usual to talk to one of our staff.