With the laid back lifestyle, glorious weather and interesting culture, Barcelona is an extremely popular city for expats.
Below are some key tips to get you started if you’re thinking of signing up to the Catalan way of life!
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People automatically rhyme off the phrase “unemployment is high in Spain, you won’t find a job in Barcelona”. Rubbish. Well, not rubbish, but it’s not impossible. Being an English speaker is a huge bonus over here. There are many large companies with offices in Barcelona but don’t expect a massive salary. The cost of living is affordable in Barcelona, so it evens out.
It is pretty easy to get by speaking English in the city due to the high level of tourism. However, you will get major points with locals if you learn some basic Catalan or Spanish. Plus, why would you not want to learn a new language?
You must go to your local police station to get your NIE,where you will have to present your job contract to prove you are working or about to start working in Barcelona. Make sure you print a few copies of your passport and some passport sized photos before leaving your home country, they will come in handy!
The essential legalities are as follows:
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