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Coming soonA space for Spanish speakers who live in the Netherlands or are thinking of coming: ask, help and meet people, with moderation and no scams.
Ruta NL community
Ask, answer and share what worked for you with your free Ruta NL account. Posts are moderated and you can report any message.
In preparation. The Telegram group is not open yet. Meanwhile, the Ruta NL community already works with your free account. If someone offers you a group link on behalf of Ruta NL, it is not us.
What you will find
Questions and answers
About work, housing, paperwork and daily life, with a link to the source where possible.
Useful notices
Official changes, deadlines and scams going around.
People like you
Newcomers and people who have been here for years, in the same place.
Activities and meet-ups
When there is demand and someone to moderate them.
Planned topics
Welcome and introductionsWorkHousingPaperworkLife in the NetherlandsQuestions and experiencesActivities and meet-ups
Main rules
- Respect: no insults, harassment or discrimination.
- No scams: asking for money upfront, selling contracts, appointments or registrations, and charging to find someone a job are forbidden.
- Do not post identity documents, BSN, account numbers or other people's details.
- Job offers and homes: only with the original source and in the right topic.
- Advertising only with the moderators' permission and clearly labelled.
- What is shared is experience, not professional advice.
- Moderators may remove messages and ban members, and will explain why. You can report a message to the moderators.
How to introduce yourself
When you join, if you like: your name or nickname, the general area where you live or want to live, your stage (thinking of coming, just arrived, settled…) and what you would like help with or can help with. You never need to share your address, phone number or documents.
Guides to get started
You do not need to sign up on this website to join the group.