Welcome newcomers

Welcome app connects newcomers to the right information, activities, and people in the neighborhood. Everything on one platform, whenever you need it.

What can I do with Welcome app?

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Overview of activities in your neighbourhood

Search and book activities that match your interests. There’s an activity for everyone: from language or cycling lessons to a football league or concert.

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Local connections

Easily get in touch with people and organizations in the neighborhood.

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Find useful information about life in the Netherlands

Useful information for in the neighborhood and throughout the Netherlands.

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Do you need any more help?

Our team is happy to help answer all your questions.

We are here for you

We understand that living in a new country and in a new place can be complicated. We’re here to help you with whatever you’re looking for.

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Experiences of our users

Ali

“Through the Welcome App, I got in touch with my language coach. Initially, it was mainly about language assistance, but now I have a good connection with my language coach and her family. I even spent Christmas with them! The Welcome App was the key for me to get to know these people.”

Nour

“The app has provided me with knowledge in an organized manner. It’s a new and easy way to access information, get answers to various questions, and receive guidance in general.”

Iryna

“I really love the activities that the Welcome App organizes specifically for Ukrainians. From language courses to watching historical films about my country. I am grateful to Welcome app for the opportunity to learn more about myself and to develop in the Netherlands during this challenging time.”

FAQ

What can I do in the app as a newcomer?
The app has various features:
- You can book and attend activities, such as a language class, job interview training, or a social event. The range of activities is extensive and frequently changes.
- There is a Connect page where you can chat with other users. Ask or answer a question to start a conversation.
- There are different information pages with useful information about life in the Netherlands and in your local area.
- You can ask any questions you have to the Support team.
How do I find activities in my region?

The Welcome app is currently collaborating with the municipalities of Venlo, Leiden, Dordrecht, Almere, Den Bosch, Oegstgeest and Amsterdam. This means that there is a lot of available offerings in the app for these regions. To find an activity, you can enter a keyword in the search bar or scroll through the various activities. If you don’t live in Venlo, Leiden, Dordrecht, Almere, or Den Bosch, there are also national activities offered in the app.
What does “locals” mean?

We call Dutch residents locals!
How do I ask a question to a local or newcomer in the app?

In the app, you can ask a question and specify the topic of your question. Additionally, you can choose which group of users you want to address the question to, for example, if you want only people in your municipality to be able to answer the question. In addition to asking questions, you can also answer questions from others.
Does Welcome app organize activities in the app?

No, we only offer the platform. Local organizations, companies and individuals are the ones who organize and offer activities through our platform.
How do I filter the activities?

In the search bar, you can type in words to search for activities. Additionally, you can scroll through the activities in different categories, such as language, sports, and Dutch culture.
I still cannot find any language activities in my neighborhood. How can I start learning the Dutch language?

If the Welcome app is not yet available in your municipality, you may not be able to find any language activities nearby. Most local libraries offer free language classes or have language cafes. Try Google to search your local library and find language classes. Additionally you can work on your fluency online and network at Vertel es!
I would like to work, can i find a job through Welcome app?

The Welcome app is not a platform for finding employment. We typically do not have job vacancies in the app. However, you can find various activities within the “work” category that you can attend. These activities include training programs, workshops, and events that assist in building a professional network. Additionally, we also occasionally have job vacancies available ourselves.
I asked a question but I got no reaction. What should I do?

Please note that all questions are approved by the Welcome app team. This is to ensure that no inappropriate questions are asked on our platform.
Do I have to pay to use Welcome app?

The use of Welcome app is completely free for organizations, newcomers and locals!