Barcelona International Welcome

Moving to Barcelona. What do you need?

Practical information to start your new life in the city.

Procedures for settling in

Find out what formalities you need to carry out and learn how to do it.

Activities: get involved and connect

Welcome Desk: personalised support

Solve your doubts and get advice in person or online.

Barcelona International Welcome

Are you starting a project in Barcelona? If you are coming to live here, we’d like to make your arrival easier for you and offer you the information and advice you will need to establish yourself here, from procedures to daily practicalities. You will also be able to take part in numerous activities to find out everything the city offers you, share experiences, establish links and make new friends.

News

14/05/2025 - 13:52 h Commerce and markets Markets take centre stage as Catalonia becomes World Region of Gastronomy
The distinction puts the spotlight on Catalan cuisine with a programme of activities throughout the year.
14/05/2025 - 09:49 h Barcelona’s economic growth consolidated
The latest report on the economic situation published by the Municipal Data Office shows a year-on-year increase in GDP, falling unemployment, and rising job creation, confirming the city’s economic health.
13/05/2025 - 19:38 h City Council Municipal government restructured and a new Deputy Mayor’s Office created
The amendment to the organisational structure is intended to give a new impetus to social policies and economic promotion halfway through the current term of office.
13/05/2025 - 18:08 h Urban planning and infrastructures Sant Antoni to get a definitive quality green urban design
The draft project has been outlined to local people and includes the remodelling of the streets of Comte Borrell, Parlament and Aldana, plus the junction of Comte Borrell and Parlament.

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Procedures

Find out about the procedures you will have to carry out if you wish to come to Barcelona. We offer you key information, clearly explained, on fulfilling administrative requirements.

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Barcelona International Welcome Desk

Barcelona International Welcome Desk is the new personalized support service for international talent that wants to come to live in the city of Barcelona or has recently settled here. It offers in-person and online attention.

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Activities

Information sessions, networking, seminars and conferences, city visits, courses, workshops etc. A broad range of activities on topics of interest to you.

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Barcelona Activa connects you

The economic promotion agency of Barcelona City Council, Barcelona Activa, connects citizens with resources to find a job, boost a business, get trained or start up.

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