Expats in Barcelona - Moving to Barcelona

Getting a Spanish Non-Lucrative Residence Visa

Living in abroad is a dream for many of us but the options are limited when it comes to residency permits. Luckily Spain has a great option for people who do not intend to work here but rather retire or even experience a year or two living in these sunny lands.

Jul 22 · 2 minute read

What to do in Barcelona with kids

Barcelona is a city with a lot to offer if you are planning to travel or live here with your kids. Behind its avantguard monuments, its original architecture and the amazing beaches it also hides a wide range of fun activities for the younger ones. It has some amazing amusement parks, museums, an amazing zoo and aquarium and a selection of natural parks. Here are our top picks of what to do in Barcelona with kids:

Sep 30 · 5 minute read

Traffic rules for electric scooters - Where are you allowed to ride and park

Electric scooters are all the rage in Barcelona. The city is filled with these kinds of vehicles lately because of how convenient they are for short distance travel but they are also considered very dangerous for both their riders as well as the other users of the road if the traffic rules are not followed.

Sep 24 · 2 minute read

Top 5 Neighborhoods to live in Barcelona

Finding an apartment and a good neighborhood to stay can change the whole experience and perspective of living in a new city. Many things depend on what kind of lifestyle you are searching for your long-term accommodation in the city. Although there are some areas that are considered better because of facilities, green areas and other environment components.

Aug 20 · 3 minute read

Renting an apartment while on a non-lucrative visa

In an earlier article we explained the requirements to rent an apartment in Barcelona. If you read it though you might have noticed that neither of the options apply to you if you are in Spain on a non-lucrative visa.

Jul 25 · 1 minute read

How to apply for the Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero (TIE)

TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero) is your residency permit card for the remainder of your stay in Spain. After getting your visa you may have seen that it’s only valid for 90 days from your stated arrival date. This is because you need to finish the complete process of registration when you arrive in here.

Jul 24 · 4 minute read

Documentation required to rent an apartment in Barcelona

So you have finally found your an apartment that you really like and you want to know if you are eligible to rent it? Depending on your situation, this is a list of the documents that you will need to prove your solvency in order to be able to rent an apartment in Barcelona.

Jul 23 · 1 minute read

Finding an apartment to rent in Barcelona

So you are finally moving to Spain to either work, study or simply retire and are looking for an apartment?

Jul 23 · 2 minute read

How to open a bank account in Barcelona

One of the first things you will need to do once moving to Barcelona or anywhere for that matter is to open a bank account.

Jul 22 · 1 minute read

How to get a phone number in Spain

This is another of those simple questions that we get a lot. Getting a number is easy, you just walk into a provider’s store, show your ID and get a SIM within minutes. The tough question is which company to choose?

Jul 22 · 1 minute read