Social assistance, reporting vacation

What is it?

You may travel abroad for up to 4 weeks per year (a total of 28 days) while continuing to receive your benefits. You can decide whether to take your vacation or stay abroad all at once or spread it out over time (for example, two two-week periods).

You cannot carry over unused vacation days to the following year. You are also not permitted to take vacation from two consecutive years in a row. This means, for example, that you cannot go on vacation or stay abroad from early December 2022 through late January 2023. 

Will you be on vacation for more than four weeks in total, or will you be staying abroad for more than four weeks? If so, your benefits will be suspended.

What should I do?

Please notify Werkzaak Rivierenland of your vacation in advance at . If you fail to do so, you will receive a warning or a fine. Werkzaak Rivierenland may also require you to request permission for your vacation.

Are you back from vacation? Please let Werkzaak Rivierenland know as soon as possible.

How do I contact Werkzaak Rivierenland?

You can reach Werkzaak Rivierenland on weekdays at 088 9375 000. Do you have a question for your income counselor? If so, please call him or her directly during office hours.

You can find more information on the Werkzaak Rivierenland website at .

Additional information

Information and advice

For information, advice, and support, please contact VraagWijzer West Maas en Waal

Rivierenland Public Works Department

You can reach Werkzaak Rivierenland by calling 088 9375 000, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Please send mail to Postbus . Postbus , 4190 CH Geldermalsen, or email info@werkzaakrivierenland.nl.

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