Moving belongings to Spain: customs, taxes and importing a car
Moving belongings to Spain on changing residence: no duty or IVA (12 months outside the EU, 6 months' ownership), importing and registering a car.
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Bringing pets to Spain: 2026 rules for dogs and cats
Bringing pets to Spain from Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan or Ukraine: microchip, rabies jab, antibody titre test, health certificate, entry via a PEV.
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Catalan in Barcelona: do you need it for daily life and residence?
Do you need Catalan in Barcelona? Not for residence or paperwork: the law guarantees Spanish. Learning at CPNL, 2026-2027 prices, Generalitat certificates.
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Exchanging a driving licence in Spain: licences from Russia and the CIS
Non-EU licences are valid for six months after you become resident. Countries with a convenio (not Russia, Belarus or Kazakhstan), steps and exams.
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Tarjeta sanitaria in Catalonia: how to get your health card
Catalan tarjeta sanitaria (TSI): padrón needed, documents, online or at a CAP. Who qualifies, options without Seguridad Social, the convenio especial.
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Emergency numbers in Catalonia: 112 and other key numbers
112 in Catalonia: free, 24/7 and in Russian through an interpreter. How it differs from 061, 091, 062 and 092, and when you should not call 112.
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OAC Barcelona: what it is, appointments and services without cita previa
The OAC (Oficina d'Atenció Ciutadana) handles padrón, volant and documents for Barcelona City Council. What needs no appointment, what needs cita previa.
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T-usual in Barcelona: what it is, 2026 prices and how to get one
T-usual is a personal 30-day ATM pass with unlimited journeys. 2026 prices by zone, getting a T-mobilitat card and how it differs from T-casual and T-jove.
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Barcelona neighbourhoods for families: what to look at
Barcelona for families: 10 districtes, school zones by address, transport and Ajuntament data. No rankings or prices, only checkable reference points.
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How to book an appointment with a family doctor in Catalonia
You need a TSI and an assigned CAP. Book through La Meva Salut, by phone or at the CAP desk; how to change doctor and how to see a specialist.
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Public or private healthcare in Catalonia
Public and private healthcare in Catalonia: who is entitled to CatSalut, how to get a tarjeta sanitaria and when private insurance is needed for a visa.
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