In this article, you will find the top 5 tips to facilitate your installation abroad and your integration as a new resident! Here is the list:
- Learn the local language: even if it seems overwhelming at first, with a little willpower and practice, it is possible! Understanding and speaking a foreign language will make your life easier, and you will feel more integrated!
To begin your learning, you can be accompanied by specialized teachers. Take a look at one of the best language schools in Barcelona, Olé Language (Carrer de Mallorca, 201, 08036 Barcelona). To book your course, go to: https://www.olelanguages.com/contact-us.html - Find your new home: Contact local real estate agencies, which have many homes to show you and offer you. Nothing is more important than loving your home.
For a vacation stay, or short or long term stays (from 6 months to 7 years), the SHBarcelona agency, very well known on the Barcelona scene, presents you with a large choice of accommodation that will not disappoint you. For more information, visit the official website of the agency: https://www.shbarcelona.fr/
If you are looking for a flat share, you can find it on the BADI application or on the Idealista website.
https://www.idealista.com/fr/ - Find a job: To integrate yourself but also to create links, nothing is better than finding a job in Barcelona. The city of Barcelona is home to many international companies that hire all year round.
For example, if you speak English, you can look into English, American or Canadian companies such as SAP, Airdna, Gartner, AirBnb, or in international call center such as ComData, etc. - Organize your papers: this is the best advice we can give you. Make sure you have all the necessary papers: obtaining these papers (NIE, empadronamiento residence card, social security card) is as essential to your integration as it is to reside in Spain. You will always need them. So make sure you don’t lose them!
- Register with Cat Salut: this allows you to get free medical care, vaccinations and is the only way to obtain sick leave regulated by the social security system.
If you wish to settle in Spain, especially in Barcelona, do not hesitate to contact Bonjour Barcelona. We will be happy to assist you in obtaining your papers (NIE, TIE, TSI, change of registration and other services) to facilitate your integration! Happy expatriation to you all!Gartner