{"id":5779,"date":"2025-10-28T08:06:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T07:06:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ong-aesco.com\/first-steps-in-barcelona\/"},"modified":"2026-06-02T10:16:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T08:16:38","slug":"first-steps-in-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ong-aesco.com\/en\/first-steps-in-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"First Steps in Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"

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First Steps in Barcelona<\/h2>\n

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The Barcelona City Council <\/strong>facilitates the registration process (empadronamiento<\/strong>) for all people living in the city, regardless of their administrative status.
Being registered allows you to access services such as healthcare, education, and social assistance. The procedure can be completed at the Citizen Service Offices (OAC)<\/strong> or online. <\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49 Access information about registration in Barcelona\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Government of Catalonia (Gencat)<\/strong> manages the Individual Health Card (TSI)<\/strong>, which allows you to access public healthcare services throughout Catalonia.
You can apply for it in person or online and, once obtained, you will be able to visit your assigned health center.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49 Apply for the Individual Health Card through Gencat<\/a><\/p>\n

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Barcelona Libraries <\/strong>offer free access to books, magazines, computers, and internet through a library card<\/strong>.
With this card, you can also access digital lending services and cultural and educational activities throughout the municipal library network.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49 Apply for a Barcelona Library Card<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Consortium for Linguistic Normalization (CPNL)<\/strong> offers free courses and resources to learn Catalan<\/strong> or improve your language skills.
Its programs are aimed at all people living in Catalonia who wish to fully integrate into society and the labor market.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49 Access the Consortium for Linguistic Normalization<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Barcelona City Council <\/strong>allows registration without a fixed address<\/strong> through the Residence Verification Report (ICR)<\/strong>.
This document certifies that you live in the city and gives you access to basic municipal services such as healthcare, education, and social assistance.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49 Apply for the Residence Verification Report (ICR)<\/a><\/p>\n

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