{"id":11919,"date":"2025-06-16T17:09:47","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T15:09:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leaveandlivebcn.com\/moving-to-barcelona-what-to-know-before-you-go\/"},"modified":"2025-11-24T09:48:39","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T08:48:39","slug":"moving-to-barcelona-what-to-know-before-you-go","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leaveandlivebcn.com\/en\/moving-to-barcelona-what-to-know-before-you-go\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving to Barcelona: What to Know Before You Go"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Moving to Barcelona: What to Know Before You Go<\/h1>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Moving to Barcelona<\/strong> is much more than packing a suitcase: it&#8217;s beginning a new phase filled with opportunities, culture, sunshine, and quality of life. This Mediterranean city has become a favorite destination for expats thanks to its pleasant climate, cultural diversity, and excellent services. However, an international move requires planning and understanding the key aspects before taking the plunge.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"773\" src=\"https:\/\/leaveandlivebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hermosa-vista-de-la-famosa-casa-mila-en-barcelona-espana.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leaveandlivebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hermosa-vista-de-la-famosa-casa-mila-en-barcelona-espana.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/leaveandlivebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hermosa-vista-de-la-famosa-casa-mila-en-barcelona-espana-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/leaveandlivebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hermosa-vista-de-la-famosa-casa-mila-en-barcelona-espana-1024x660.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/leaveandlivebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hermosa-vista-de-la-famosa-casa-mila-en-barcelona-espana-768x495.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Moving to Barcelona: What to Know Before You Go<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this guide, we&#8217;ll tell you <strong>everything you need to know before moving to Barcelona<\/strong>, \u200b\u200bespecially if you&#8217;re coming with your family or for work.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose Barcelona to live?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Barcelona combines the best of a cosmopolitan city with the charm of life by the sea.<\/strong> Its service network, international connections, and focus on innovation make it perfect for expats seeking a balanced life between work and leisure.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advantages of living in Barcelona:<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mediterranean climate with more than 300 days of sunshine a year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent public transport network.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wide range of international schools and extracurricular activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very active international community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rich culture, quality cuisine, and a wide range of leisure activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4bf3c107 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:80px;margin-bottom:80px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Essential documentation and procedures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the biggest challenges when moving is <strong>managing the administrative procedures in Barcelona<\/strong>. At Leave and Live, we&#8217;ll be with you every step of the way to make the process simple and stress-free. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Main actions:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Obtaining the NIE<\/strong> (Foreigner Identity Number).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Registration<\/strong> at the town hall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Registration in the Catalan health system (CatSalut)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Homologation or exchange of driving license<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hiring <strong>health and home insurance<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 If you&#8217;d like to learn more about this, we recommend visiting our page on <a href=\"https:\/\/leaveandlivebcn.com\/en\/?page_id=11629\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8866\">administrative procedures for expats in Barcelona<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Housing: search, rent or buy<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barcelona offers a wide variety of neighborhoods, from quiet, family-friendly areas like Sarri\u00e0 or Poblenou, to more central and lively areas like Eixample or Gr\u00e0cia. Whatever your profile, Leave and Live can help you with the entire home <strong>search, rental, or sale process<\/strong>, including <strong>home staging<\/strong>, renovations, and legal procedures. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 You might be interested in our section on <a href=\"https:\/\/leaveandlivebcn.com\/en\/housing-for-sale-and-rent-in-barcelona\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8762\">housing for sale and rent in Barcelona for expats<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/leaveandlivebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/clave-de-mano-con-espacio-para-copiar-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leaveandlivebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/clave-de-mano-con-espacio-para-copiar-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/leaveandlivebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/clave-de-mano-con-espacio-para-copiar-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/leaveandlivebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/clave-de-mano-con-espacio-para-copiar-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/leaveandlivebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/clave-de-mano-con-espacio-para-copiar.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4bf3c107 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:80px;margin-bottom:80px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Education and family life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re coming with children, it&#8217;s essential to know the educational options. Barcelona has a wide network of <g id=\"gid_0\">international schools<\/g>, with programs in French, English, German, and more. There&#8217;s also a wide range of <strong>extracurricular activities<\/strong>, sports centers, and social clubs so the whole family can easily integrate.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf93 Discover our <a href=\"https:\/\/leaveandlivebcn.com\/en\/analysis-of-the-best-international-schools-in-barcelona\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11237\">analysis of the best international schools in Barcelona<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support services upon arrival<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Leave and Live, we don&#8217;t just help you with the paperwork: we also offer <strong>city adaptation services<\/strong>, such as:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Organization of social and family activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobility advice: <strong>car rental or purchase<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recommendations for <strong>beauty, wellness, and veterinary centers<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maintenance of your home<\/strong> if you do not yet reside there permanently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:80px\">Conclusion: Living in Barcelona with the right support<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Moving to Barcelona<\/strong> is an enriching experience if you have the necessary information and support. At Leave and Live, we&#8217;ll be with you before, during, and after your arrival, so your only concern is enjoying your new life. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you ready to take the plunge? We&#8217;ll help you with the entire process, from <a href=\"https:\/\/leaveandlivebcn.com\/en\/?page_id=11629\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8866\">administrative procedures<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/leaveandlivebcn.com\/en\/?page_id=11654\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8829\">maintaining and managing your home<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/leaveandlivebcn.com\/en\/international-schools-in-barcelona\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"7893\">finding a school for your children<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Moving to Barcelona: What to Know Before You Go Moving to Barcelona is much more than packing a suitcase: it&#8217;s beginning a new phase filled with opportunities, culture, sunshine, and quality of life. 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