Barcelona International Welcome

New in 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.

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

06/02/2023 - 16:32 h Culture and leisure Over 150 activities around all city districts for Carnival
The zaniest celebration of the year is on from 16 to 22 February.
02/02/2023 - 17:17 h Culture and leisure The Santa Eulàlia Festivities mark the occasion as the Laia minigiant turns 25
The winter festival fills the city with popular culture from 10 to 12 February.
02/02/2023 - 15:46 h The spring edition of Sons de Ciutat fills Saturdays with music
Streets, squares, markets and shopping hubs will be offering free concerts in February and March.
31/01/2023 - 15:08 h Urban planning and infrastructures Demolition work under way at the Cinema Pere IV to build a hub for facilities
The new building will have a library, an auditorium and the new extension to the CAP Besòs, doubling its current floor space.

All news

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.

See procedures