Once you have moved abroad, mobile apps can make daily life much easier, letting you take care of many tasks with a single tap.
Essential apps for the Netherlands:
DUWO
In the Netherlands, the DUWO app gives you easy access to all the information you need during your stay, including your tenancy contract and many other documents and details about your student residence.
9292 & NS Reisplanner
These apps help you plan your routes and check public transport times at a glance, so you can find your way around your new city more easily.
Tikkie & WieBetaaltWat
Almost everything in the Netherlands is paid digitally, but banking apps make it easy to keep your finances under control.
If you have a Dutch bank account, downloading Tikkie lets you send money to and receive money from the people around you with ease.
WieBetaaltWat serves the same purpose but lets you settle up with larger groups of people at once, which is another practical help in managing your money.
DigiD
Instead of carrying your ID card or passport around, DigiD keeps all your details in a single app. Beyond your identity details, it also gives you access to information on your social media accounts, so forgotten passwords become a thing of the past.
Essential apps for Germany:
FINTIBA / EXPATRIO
FINTIBA and EXPATRIO are must-have apps: they let you manage your blocked account and check your balance, and you can also download all the documents you need.
SPARKASSE / DEUTSCHE BANK
For your everyday banking and to keep track of the transfers from your blocked account, the Sparkasse or Deutsche Bank app is a great convenience.
DB Bahn
The S-Bahn and U-Bahn are the most widely used forms of public transport in Germany, and the DB app shows you which trains serve your route and when they run.
DER DIE DAS
This app helps you improve your German and check your grammar quickly, which makes everyday life noticeably easier.
