Integration Resources

Starting a new life in Spain is an exciting journey — but it also comes with paperwork, legal processes, and cultural adjustments. This section gathers all the key resources and official links you need to integrate smoothly into Catalonia and Spain. Whether you are a student, a family, or a professional, you’ll find clear guidance here.

Residency & Legal Support

• Visas, NIE & Residence Permits – Spanish Immigration Portal provides updated info on permits, renewals, and regulations.

• Padrón Registration – Ajuntament de Barcelona helps you register your address, which is essential for healthcare, schools, and services.

• Immigration in Catalonia – Generalitat de Catalunya – Immigració with info tailored to regional requirements.

• Azerbaijan Embassy in Spain (Madrid) – Consular Services for passport renewals, and official documents.

  
  • Spanish Immigration Portal – official site for visas, NIE, and permits

  
  • Generalitat de Catalunya – Immigration Information

  
  • Ayuntamiento de Barcelona – Padrón Registration

  • Embassy of Azerbaijan in Spain (Madrid) - Consular Services

Healthcare & Insurance

• Public Healthcare in Catalonia – CatSalut for medical card (CAP center) and family doctor registration.

• Spain’s National Health System – Ministerio de Sanidad explains how the public system works and who is covered.

• Private Insurance – Many residents combine public services with private insurance (companies like Sanitas, Adeslas, Mapfre).

  
  • CatSalut – Catalonia Health Service

  • Sanitas

  
  • Spain’s Public Health System Info

Living Essentials

• Bank Accounts – Major banks include CaixaBank, Banco Sabadell, Santander, and BBVA. Students may benefit from no-fee accounts (e.g., Santander SmartBank, CaixaBank Imagin). Businesses often choose Sabadell or CaixaBank for wider corporate services.

• Transport & Mobility – TMB Barcelona for metro & bus passes; Renfe for trains. Apps like Citymapper and Moovit simplify navigation.

• Housing & Rentals – Use trusted sites like Idealista, Fotocasa, and Habitaclia. Remember: contracts must be officially registered for legal protection.

Know Your Rights

• EU Rights in Spain – European Union – Your Europe Portal for work, residence, healthcare, and consumer rights.

• Justice System – Spanish Ministry of Justice offers info on legal support, civil rights, and public services.

• Workers’ Rights – SEPE for employment benefits, unemployment, and contracts.

Extra Resources

• Education – Ministry of Education for official recognition of foreign diplomas - homologación.

• Language Learning – Free or low-cost Spanish and Catalan courses at Consorci per a la Normalització Lingüística.

• Community Support – Azerbaijani Society in Barcelona (ASB) and Casa Azerbaiyán provide cultural and legal orientation.