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Practical, up-to-date guides from Diana on relocating, renting, buying and living well in Barcelona.
Relocation
Everything you need to do to move to Barcelona, in the right order: visa, NIE, empadronamiento, Social Security, bank account, renting a flat, healthcare and schools.
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A clear guide to the NIE number in Barcelona: what it is, NIE vs TIE vs EU registration certificate, documents you need, and how to get an appointment.
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What the Beckham Law is, who qualifies, the 24% flat rate, the six-month deadline and why timing your Social Security registration matters when moving to Barcelona.
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An insider's guide to Barcelona's neighbourhoods for newcomers: Eixample, Gràcia, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, Pedralbes, Poblenou, El Born, Sant Antoni, Poble-sec and Sant Cugat.
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