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.
News
-
09/01/2025 - 13:22 h Environment and sustainability Air pollution down in BarcelonaThe city’s air pollution monitoring stations recorded the best figures in 2024 since records began.
-
07/01/2025 - 12:08 h Science Biologist and geneticist Svante Pääbo to receive the 5th Hypatia PrizeThe award will be given to Pääbo in a public ceremony in Barcelona City Hall in the spring.
-
06/01/2025 - 12:28 h Environment and sustainability 226 collection points for Christmas treesThe points will be open from 7 to 17 January.
-
02/01/2025 - 16:15 h Mobility and transport Information campaign to raise awareness of the requirement to wear a helmet when driving a PMV and the new pedestrian and vehicle traffic regulationThe City Council is stepping up its communication campaign to make the public aware of the changes to the Byelaw on Pedestrian and Vehicle Traffic (OCVV) and the change in habits it will require before it comes into force on 1 February.
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.
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.
Book your appointment
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
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.
Learn moreSubscribe to the newsletter
Stay up-to-date with what is happening in Barcelona, the activities you must not miss and the news that interest you.
Barcelona, my city
You may also be interested in
Barcelona, open and diverse city
-
25,4%
foreign population over the city population
-
572.459
city residents born in other countries over a population of 1.7 million
-
180
nationalities present in the city