Barcelona International Welcome
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.
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News
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28/06/2024 - 11:59 h LGBTI Institutional commemoration of International LGBTI Pride Day
The City Council is promoting a new by-law against discrimination and in favour of equal treatment.
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20/06/2024 - 10:40 h Meet the host ambassadors of Barcelona International Community Day 2024
Every year, Barcelona International Community Day chooses its host ambassadors: 6 professionals from different backgrounds who have settled in Barcelona and will share their experiences with participants with the goal of helping and inspiring others.
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21/06/2024 - 15:07 h Housing New measures to tackle the housing crisis and increase housing supply
New structural measures will be promoted to increase the supply of housing, through the conversion of housing from tourist use to residential use and the reform of the 30% social housing reserve measure to make it effective.
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20/06/2024 - 11:41 h City Council New call for City Council job pools
The application period is open until 9 July.
Priority 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.
Check out the programme![Choosing a school in Barcelona](/internationalwelcome/sites/default/files/styles/text_media/public/2024-02/555x312.jpg.webp?itok=K9iTZ5yh)
Choosing a school in Barcelona
Practical guide in English to understanding how the local education system works. It includes all available options and resources, along with tips for choosing a school.
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Barcelona, open and diverse city
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25,4%
foreign population over the city population
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572.459
city residents born in other countries over a population of 1.7 million
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180
nationalities present in the city