New to Catalunya? We’ve organised Catalunyaar’s existing guides, tools, community resources and practical information into a simple starting point. This page isn’t official government advice — for anything legal, immigration, healthcare or tax related, always confirm the details with the relevant authority or a qualified professional. Think of it as a shortcut to the right article, tool or community group, wherever you are in the journey.
Day 1 — Get Oriented
Landed and a little overwhelmed? Start here — the basics, the people, and what’s actually happening around you right now.
Your First 7 Days Checklist
A practical rundown of what to sort out in your first week in Barcelona.
Emergency, Urgent Care or GP?
Worth knowing before you actually need it — which option to use, and when.
Explore the Community
Find the Facebook groups, channels and people who’ve already been where you are.
Find Indian Businesses
Restaurants, grocery stores, services and more — browse the full directory.
See What’s Happening
Local and Indian-community events happening in Barcelona and Catalunya this week.
Week 1 — Start Setting Up
Time to handle the essentials: a roof over your head, a plan for work or study, healthcare, money, and the language.
Finding Housing
A guide to finding a place to live in Barcelona as an Indian expat.
On a Work Visa?
A day-by-day checklist for the first month, built specifically for employees relocating for work.
Studying in Barcelona?
The same idea, built for students — day 1 to week 4, what to actually do first.
Getting Your Health Card
The Tarjeta Sanitaria step by step — one of the first things worth sorting out.
Banking & Money
Opening an account, sending money home, and the tax basics — in one place.
Start Learning Spanish
A free vocabulary trainer to get the essentials down early.
Month 1 — Build Your Routine
The essentials are sorted — now it’s about settling into a rhythm and getting comfortable.
Getting a Driving Licence
A 2026 guide to the driving schools Indian expats actually use in Barcelona.
Settling Into Work
Payslips, tax, changing jobs, work permits — everything for once you’re in the routine.
Renting Long-Term
What Casa 47 actually means for your lease, and what it changes for tenants.
Moved With Family?
Schools, enrolment and language options for Indian families settling in.
Understanding CatSalut
How Catalunya’s public healthcare system actually works, once you’re registered.
Next — Build Your Longer-Term Life
A year or more in, and thinking further ahead? Here’s what tends to come next.
Year 1: Renewals & Residency
TIE renewal and long-term visa options once your first year is up.
Year 3 and Beyond
Permanent residency, citizenship, and building a longer-term career in Barcelona.
Thinking About Citizenship?
Practice for the CCSE — the Spanish citizenship test — with our free tool.
Your First Tax Return
Do you actually need to file one? A plain-language look at the annual return.
Starting a Business?
Ready to list your own business or service in the Catalunyaar directory?