Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Barcelona, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Barcelona, along with the rest of Catalonia and Spain, is experiencing an immigration surge. Foreigners now account for 15.7% of the city's 1.59 million residents. With that comes a pile... read more
Entry Visa
The main visas are divided into short-term stay (transits and 90-day visits) and long-term stay (student, residency and combined labour and residency visas). EU residents do not need an... read more
Residence Visa
EU residents and those covered by the European Economic Agreement (Norway and Iceland) don't need residence visas. But, if you intend to stay in Spain for an extended period, you will... read more
Labour Card
Spain doesn't have a labour card as such, but if you are a non-EU citizen you do need work permits to join the labour pool. EU and non-EU citizens must obtain a Foreign Identity Number... read more
ID Card
Spanish law requires that you carry ID with you at all times. This can be a passport or picture driving licence, but for the life admin that will be necessary in your first few months,... read more
