Taxis are a great way to get around Barcelona. They’re reliable, affordable, and one of the quickest ways to get to your destination. With so many locals and tourists moving around the city on...
Administrative procedures
How much is a student visa to Spain?
If you’ve decided to study in Spain, you’ve made an excellent choice. Not only does Spain offer high-quality education – 10 Spanish universities rank in the top 500 according to the QS...
Learn About Adoption in Barcelona
Barcelona is a great place to settle down. The city is safe and friendly, the weather is great, and there is an abundance of cultural sites. Many people make the move here from different...
Administrative procedures involving children
If you’re moving to Barcelona, one of the biggest challenges you might face is negotiating the maze of bureaucracy which awaits you if you wish to become an official resident. This can be...
Get your driving license in Barcelona
If you have come to Barcelona, be it for a short or long-term stay, you may find useful to get a driving license. Barcelona has a lot to see, in and outside of the city’s borders. There are...
How to write a formal letter or email in Spanish
Speaking, listening and reading often get prioritized when learning a new language, they come more easily than writing and are often more used as forms of communication. Writing a formal letter in...
NIE Renewal in Barcelona – Your How-To Guide
If you are already residing in Spain, or are planning to move to Spain soon, it’s important to have all your paperwork in order. This means you may get a job and have access to public services...
How to find a job and get your NIE number in Barcelona
As wonderful and exhilarating as it is landing in Barcelona, if you’re planning on setting up shop here (be that literally or metaphorically) then you’re going to have to face a few bureaucratic...
Opening a bank account in Barcelona
In recent years, the Spanish banking system went through a severe crisis but things are starting to get back in order. If you decide to come live in Spain, one of the first things you will need to do...
Getting the Foreign Identity Number (NIE)
The foreign identity number is known by its initials as NIE (in Spanish, “Número de Identidad de Extranjeros”) and is a code used to identify the “non-nationals” that are related to...
