Guides

What we get asked most, answered in full: paperwork, schools, neighborhoods, renting and buying, and life in Barcelona through the year.

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  International Schools in Barcelona: A Guide for American Families

  American, IB, British, French and German schools in Barcelona: 2026-27 fees, admissions dates, US records and how public schools work, for US families.

  Updated October 12, 2026

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  How to Get an NIE in Barcelona: NIE vs TIE for Americans

  How to get an NIE in Barcelona as an American: NIE vs TIE, booking a cita previa, the EX-15, EX-17 and 790-012 forms, and applying at a US consulate.

  Updated October 12, 2026

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  Best Neighborhoods in Barcelona for Families: An Expat Guide

  Where to live in Barcelona with kids: Sant Gervasi, Sarrià, Pedralbes, Eixample, Gràcia, Poblenou, Sant Cugat and the coast, with schools and rents.

  Updated October 11, 2026

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  Cost of Living in Barcelona for Americans: 2026 Monthly Budgets

  How much you need to live in Barcelona as an American: monthly budgets for a single person, a couple and a family of four, in EUR and USD, October 2026.

  Updated October 11, 2026

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  Spain Visa for Americans: Which One Fits Your Move

  Spain visas for Americans moving from the US: Digital Nomad, Non-Lucrative, work, student and family routes, with 2026 income rules from official sources.

  Updated October 11, 2026