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Moving to Barcelona (or Spain)?

Helpful advice gained from first-hand experience of moving to Barcelona from the UK and of living in Spain.

Arriving in Barcelona, you need to find somewhere to live, register at the town hall, get your NIE number, take a Spanish language course, and find your way through the administration system in order to get all these things done. Find your way around Barcelona with this site before you even arrive!

How To Get Your NIE

If you're from another EU member state you don't need a work visa in order to work in Spain but you do need an NIE (Numero de Identificatión de Extranjero). Go to your local Oficina de Extranjeros (Foreigner's Office) to collect an application form: ex14 (or you can download the form). You also need:

  • two photocopies of your passport
  • three passport photographs with your name written on the back
  • three copies of the completed application form.
  • documentation supporting your reason for applying (this can be the tricky one).

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Free Banking in Spain in English

Halifax logoHalifax in Spain gives customers banking in English. If you also have (or set up) a bank account with the Halifax in the UK, it's FREE to transfer money between your Halifax UK account and your Spanish Halifax bank account.

The Halifax Xtra account offers free banking, with an annual fee of €25 and a minimum opening balance of €600. The account comes with a Visa Electron, which you can use to withdraw money free of charge at most ATMs, a cheque book, guaranteed bank cheques and free direct debits. Available to non-residents and residents. Free Banking in Spain in English >> continues...

Six Ways to Find Work in Barcelona

The World Trade Centre, BarcelonaFinding work in Barcelona is not so easy if you don't speak Spanish, and a lot of the Catalan companies also prefer their employees to speak Catalan.

Having said that, it is possible to find work in Barcelona, even with the current credit crunch affecting jobs here too. There are many international companies based in Barcelona as well as those small to medium-sized businesses set up by expatriates, many of which need employees who speak English. Top Six Ways to Find Work in Barcelona >> continues...

Barcelona Walking Tours

Guided walks in BarcelonaBarcelona is such a compact city that one of the best ways to explore it is by walking, particularly through the narrow streets of the old town. Whilst you can buy a map and set off on your own, by taking a walking tour you can concentrate on the alleyways, architecture and history rather than studying the map, and a tour guide will take you to all the best places and point out objects of interest that you might otherwise miss. Barcelona Walking Tours >> continues...

Just Visiting Barcelona? Top 10 Free Things to do in Barcelona

Caixa ForumBarcelona is a great city and there are so many beautiful buildings, museums, parks and locations to visit that it can seem rather overwhelming if you only have a few days to spare and if you're travelling on a budget.

The great climate here means that most of the year you can enjoy some great outdoor locations, as well as the museums and art galleries. This is my list of the top 10 free things to do in Barcelona.

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Flats for Rent in Barcelona

Finding flats for rent in Barcelona can be a nightmare, check out our recommended rental agencies, listings of flats currently available for rent in Barcelona, and the best places: magazines, websites that advertise apartments for rent, particularly long term flats. Flats for Rent in Barcelona >> continues...

Barcelona Accommodation Resources:

Healthcare
in Spain

Learn about the Spanish and Catalan healthcare and how to register with a doctor in Barcelona.


Learn Spanish in Barcelona

If you don't speak Spanish (Castellano) you need to learn. Find a list of Spanish language schools and learn Spanish (and Catalan). Intensive courses and evening classes.

Banking in Spain

Discover the cheapest ways to make money transfers, how to open a bank account in Spain, and access free banking.

Learn more about moving money and banking in Spain

Legalities

How to obtain your NIE, how to register at the local Town Hall (a legal requirement), how to register with a doctor and receive medical care in Spain, and what you need to do to find a job in Barcelona.


Accommodation guide for Barcelona

Barcelona Expat Services

English-speaking Businesses and services in Barcelona.


Flats for rent
in Barcelona

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Do you need advice on Moving to Spain and living in Spain? See our page on Accommodation:
Find long-term rental accommodation | Short-term rental accommodation
Barcelona Letting agents | Classified ads for renting flats

Information on relocating abroad and how to make the move:
Moving companies |
Channel ferries to Spain | Motor Rail

Learning even the basic Spanish will help you a lot:
Spanish language schools in Barcelona | Spanish/English Intercambios

How to save money and time on telecommunications in Barcelona:
How to get a telephone landline connected |
Installing ADSL/Broadband in Barcelona
Mobile phone calls in Spain | VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol)

And the Catalan and Spanish Cuisine:
Best restaurants in Barcelona | Favourite bars in Gràcia

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