In-depth, multi-part guides for the Indian community in Barcelona & Catalunya. Pick a series below and read the parts in order.
Driving License Series
Everything about getting and understanding your Spanish driving license, from your Indian license to fines and points.
Employee Series
The complete guide to working and settling in Barcelona as an Indian employee, from arrival to permanent residency.
Student Series
Everything an Indian student needs to know about studying and living in Barcelona, from arrival to life after graduation.
The Simple Man Series
A grounded, step-by-step guide to settling into life in Barcelona as an Indian expat, from day one to year one.
The Find a Job Series
Practical, honest guidance on finding real work in Barcelona as an Indian expat — from entry-level job ideas to visas, contracts, and changing employers.
Housing Series
Everything about renting, buying, and surviving the Spanish housing market as an Indian expat in Barcelona — from finding a flat to getting your deposit back.
Blue-Collar Jobs Series
A step-by-step guide to finding and settling into blue-collar work in Barcelona as an Indian expat, from registering with SEPE to payslips, contracts, and knowing your rights.
Language Series
Practical language learning for Indian expats in Barcelona – choosing between Spanish and Catalan, the fastest path to A2, survival phrases for bureaucracy, and raising bilingual kids.
The Healthcare Series
Navigating Spain’s public and private healthcare as an Indian expat – your Tarjeta Sanitaria, registering with a CAP, insurance, pharmacies, and dental and vision care.
Family & Kids in Catalunya Series
Raising a family in Catalunya – schools and enrolment, childcare before school age, and healthcare for kids, explained for Indian families.