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Family, school, language, daily life

A school place outside preinscripció, a permit for a child born in Spain, Catalan courses, diploma homologation and registering a couple.

This stage was prepared by the ReloVictory team from primary sources; it has not yet been checked by a lawyer, and each item is marked with the date it was verified.

In brief

  • A school place for ages 3-16 outside the preinscripció period: online application to the Departament d'Educació, up to 4 schools, free
  • A child born in Spain to residents: a 5-year permit under article 159, apply in person within 6 months
  • CPNL Catalan courses: levels A1 and A2 are free in 2026-2027, B1 is paid
  • Degree homologation: online only, tasa 107, decision within 6 months, no reply means refusal
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Item 219

How do you get a school place in Catalonia outside the preinscripció period?

For a child aged 3-16, a school place in Catalonia outside the preinscripció period is requested through the Departament d'Educació online tràmit “Admissió a un centre educatiu fora del procés de preinscripció”, with or without digital identification [1]. You can apply at any time, but the tràmit closes during the general preinscripció (in the last cycle, 4-18 March). The procedure is free, and help is available from the Oficina Municipal d'Escolarització and the schools themselves [1]. The Consorci gives processing times for Barcelona on its page [2].

  • Online
  • Free
Where, how to book, documents, cost, timeframe
Where
Departament d'Educació, tramits.gencat.cat; in Barcelona, the Consorci d'Educació
How to book
Online with no appointment; in-person help at the Consorci with cita prèvia
Documents
  • parent’s identity document
  • birth certificate or libro de família
  • child’s passport
  • if needed: documents supporting the reason (a move, no previous schooling in Catalonia)
Cost
free
Period
applications are handled in order of receipt; check this year’s dates on the Consorci page (on 03.10.2026 it described the 2026-2027 cycle: applications made by 9 August were placed before the start of the school year where possible)

In detail: full article

Checked against the source on 03.10.2026. This is guidance, not a legal opinion.

Item 220

What reason should you give in a school application outside preinscripció?

The application is accepted if the child has not been at school in Catalonia, the family has moved to another municipality (in Barcelona, another district), the preinscripció deadline was missed, or there are special circumstances listed by the Departament [1].

  • Online
  • Free

Checked 03.10.2026 more in the article

Item 221

Which documents do you attach to a school application in Catalonia?

You attach a birth certificate or libro de família (if the child has not been at school in Catalonia), a passport or EU document and, if relevant, disability documents; the Departament checks the padró data itself if you have given permission [1].

  • Online
  • Free

Checked 03.10.2026 more in the article

Item 222

How many schools can you list in the application, and in what order?

The application lists up to four schools in order of preference, the school year and the municipality; places are given according to availability, so the first school on the list is not guaranteed [1].

  • Online
  • Free

Checked 03.10.2026 more in the article

Item 223

Where do you go for help with school: the OME or the Consorci d'Educació de Barcelona?

In-person help with a school application is given by the municipality’s Oficines Municipals d'Escolarització (OME) and by the schools themselves [1]. In the city of Barcelona, the Consorci d'Educació de Barcelona acts as the OME: its offices see people by prior appointment through edubcn.cat [2]. For other municipalities, check the OME address on your ajuntament’s website.

  • In person
  • Free
  • Barcelona only
Where, how to book, documents, cost, timeframe
Where
Municipal OME; in Barcelona, the Consorci d'Educació de Barcelona
How to book
Consorci: cita prèvia through edubcn.cat
Documents
  • documents from the application
  • padró
Cost
free
Period
by appointment

In detail: full article

Checked against the source on 03.10.2026. This is guidance, not a legal opinion.

Item 224

When does preinscripció for Barcelona schools take place for next year?

The regular preinscripció for Barcelona schools takes place in spring; the Consorci d'Educació and the Departament d'Educació publish the dates of the next round (for 2027-2028), so check them in the year you apply. As a guide, in the last cycle (2026-2027), applications for infantil and primària ran from 4 to 18 March 2026, for ESO from 6 to 18 March, documents until 19 March, and matrícula from 22 to 30 June [1]. A late application loses all priority [1].

  • Online
  • Free
  • Barcelona only
Where, how to book, documents, cost, timeframe
Where
Consorci d'Educació de Barcelona; Departament d'Educació
How to book
Online application during the preinscripció period
Documents
  • child’s and parent’s documents
  • documents for priority criteria (padró, siblings at the school)
Cost
free
Period
next round: check the 2027-2028 calendar on the Consorci page; editorial check on 03.10.2026, the last cycle ran in March (applications) and June (matrícula)

In detail: full article

Checked against the source on 03.10.2026. This is guidance, not a legal opinion.

Item 225

How can you see the schools near your home in Barcelona?

The Consorci d'Educació de Barcelona website has a “Consulta de centres educatius de proximitat a un domicili” service for ages 3-12 and 12-16: it shows the schools considered close to your address for priority points [1].

  • Online
  • Free
  • Barcelona only

Checked 03.10.2026 more in the article

Item 226

Why keep your child’s school certificate for renewing your residence permit?

The Regulation requires children of compulsory school age to be in school for the whole time they stay in Spain: when renewing no lucrativa and family reunification permits, this is a renewal condition (articles 64.2.d and 71.3.d of RD 1155/2024) [1]. If enrolment for no lucrativa is not confirmed by the documents, the Oficina de Extranjería gives you a month to provide a certificate; otherwise the permit will not be renewed (article 64.4) [1].

  • In person
  • Free
Where, how to book, documents, cost, timeframe
Where
Your child’s school (certificate)
How to book
At the school office
Documents
  • certificat d'escolarització for each child
Cost
free
Period
request the certificate before applying for renewal; the office gives 1 month to confirm enrolment

In detail: full article · route card: renewal

Checked against the source on 03.10.2026. This is guidance, not a legal opinion.

Item 227

How do you get a residence permit for a child born in Spain to parents with residence permits?

A child born in Spain to foreign nationals with a residence permit gets a residencia temporal de menor nacido en España for five years, with no visa: the father or mother applies in person at the Oficina de Extranjería within six months of the birth or of obtaining their own residence (article 159 of RD 1155/2024) [1]. The decision comes within a month, and no reply means refusal; then the TIE within a month [1]. A Tribunal Supremo judgment of 08.07.2026 removed the word “solteras” and clarified the condition on the child’s absences [2].

  • In person
  • Lawyer needed
Where, how to book, documents, cost, timeframe
Where
Oficina de Extranjería, province of Barcelona
How to book
Check how to book at the Oficina de Extranjería on the Delegación del Gobierno website
Documents
  • application on the official form
  • child’s passport (if any) and the parent’s passport
  • Spanish birth certificate
  • for school age: enrolment certificate
Cost
check the 790-052 fee line for this permit on the office’s page
Period
apply within 6 months of birth; decision in 1 month; TIE within a month

More: full article · route card: family · glossary term

Checked against the source on 03.10.2026. This is guidance, not a legal opinion.

Item 228

How do you register a newborn in the Barcelona padró?

A child is added to the Barcelona padró through the city’s standard procedure: online, by phone on 010 or at an OAC, where you book an appointment first [1][2]. For a foreign child under 14, you need the libro de familia or birth registration, or a parent’s passport showing the child’s details; the child’s TIE or passport is added if they have one [2]. A parent applies for themselves and for their children together if they came from the same municipality [2].

  • Online
  • By phone
  • In person
  • Free
  • Barcelona only
Where, how to book, documents, cost, timeframe
Where
Ajuntament de Barcelona: Oficina Virtual de Tràmits, phone 010, OAC
How to book
Online, by phone on 010 or at an OAC with a prior appointment
Documents
  • parent’s passport or TIE
  • libro de familia or the child’s birth registration, or a parent’s passport showing the child’s details
Cost
free
Period
online: email confirmation in about 7 days; at the OAC, registration on the day of the appointment

More: full article · route card: family

Checked against the source on 03.10.2026. This is guidance, not a legal opinion.

Item 229

How much do CPNL Catalan courses cost, and which levels are free?

The Consorci per a la Normalització Lingüística (CPNL) runs Catalan courses. According to its 2026-2027 price table, the Inicial (A1, 45 hours) and Bàsic (A2, 120 hours) levels are free, Elemental (B1, 120 hours) costs €68 and Intermedi (B2) €141, with discounts of 50% and 70% [1]. So only A1 and A2 are free, and the B1 course is paid. See cpnl.cat for intake dates and how to enrol.

  • Online
  • Costs
Where, how to book, documents, cost, timeframe
Where
CPNL (Consorci per a la Normalització Lingüística)
How to book
Enrolment through cpnl.cat; see the inscripcions section for periods and procedure
Documents
  • identity document
  • for discounts: proof of eligibility
Cost
A1 (45 h) and A2 (120 h) free; B1 (120 h) €68, B2 141 €; discounts of 50% and 70%; 2026-2027 prices from the CPNL table, paid to the CPNL
Period
see cpnl.cat for timetables and enrolment periods

In detail: full article

Checked against the source on 03.10.2026. This is guidance, not a legal opinion.

Item 230

What proof of language study do you need for the informe d'integració?

The Generalitat’s informe d'esforç d'integració assesses knowledge of Catalan and Spanish (level A2 or a course of at least 90 hours) and participation in educational activities on constitutional values and human rights; keep your CPNL and other course certificates [1].

  • Free

Checked 03.10.2026 more in the article

Item 231

How do you register a dog or cat in Barcelona?

In Barcelona, owners of dogs, cats and ferrets must enter them in the Registre Censal Municipal within three months of birth or thirty days of acquiring the animal, changing residence or moving for longer than three months [1]. First a vet implants a microchip and issues a health document (this is not an Ajuntament procedure). At the time of checking, registration in the cens is free: it is exempt from the municipal charge [1].

  • Free
  • Barcelona only
Where, how to book, documents, cost, timeframe
Where
Ajuntament de Barcelona, Registre Censal Municipal d'animals de companyia
How to book
See the Ajuntament’s Benestar animal page for how to apply to the cens
Documents
  • owner’s identity document
  • microchip and health document (document sanitari) from the vet
Cost
free
Period
3 months from birth or 30 days from acquisition or moving

In detail: full article

Checked against the source on 03.10.2026. This is guidance, not a legal opinion.

Item 232

How do you apply for homologation of a degree for a regulated profession?

Homologación of a foreign degree is needed only for the regulated professions in the annex to RD 889/2022 (doctors, architects, engineers, teachers and others; lawyers and procuradores do not go through homologación); applications are made only through the Ministry’s sede electrónica [1][2]. A decision is issued within six months, and without a reply the application can be treated as rejected (article 18) [2]. The fee, tasa 107, is €166.50 [3].

  • Online
  • Government fee
Where, how to book, documents, cost, timeframe
Where
Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades, sede electrónica (universidades.sede.gob.es)
How to book
No appointment: online at the Ministry’s sede electrónica
Documents
  • degree with an apostille and sworn translation
  • academic transcript with an apostille and translation
  • passport or identity document
  • proof of payment of tasa 107 (modelo 790-107)
  • if needed: proof of Spanish at level B2 (article 13.2 of RD 889/2022)
Cost
state fee €166.50, form 790 code 790-107
Period
up to 6 months; no reply means refusal; extra days are given to correct defects

In detail: full article · route card: work · route card: study · glossary entry

Checked against the source on 03.10.2026. This is guidance, not a legal opinion.

Item 233

When do you need a declaración de equivalencia instead of homologation?

If the profession is not on the list of regulated professions, homologación is not available: you request a declaración de equivalencia to Grado or Máster level, also online only, with the same tasa 107 (€166.50) and a time limit of up to six months [1][2][3].

  • Online
  • Government fee

Checked 03.10.2026 more in the article

Item 234

How do you register a pareja estable in Catalonia?

An unmarried couple is registered in the Registre de parelles estables de Catalunya: each partner fills in, signs and submits their own form online with a digital signature, or in person at any Generalitat office with a registre de documentació; video appointments are also available by booking [1]. You need identity documents, birth certificates issued within the last 6 months and a certificat d'empadronament de convivència històric; registration is free, the answer comes within two months, and no reply means approval [1].

  • Online
  • In person
  • Free
  • Lawyer needed
Where, how to book, documents, cost, timeframe
Where
Departament de Justícia, Registre de parelles estables de Catalunya; Generalitat offices
How to book
Online with a digital signature; in person at a Generalitat office or by video, with an appointment
Documents
  • each partner’s identity document
  • each partner’s birth certificate, no older than 6 months
  • certificat d'empadronament de convivència històric
  • if you have a child together: the child’s birth certificate
Cost
free
Period
up to 2 months; no reply means approval

More: full article · route card: family

Checked against the source on 03.10.2026. This is guidance, not a legal opinion.

Item 235

What changes do you have to report to the Oficina de Extranjería or the UGE?

Reporting a change of nationality, marital status or address late, or not at all, is a minor offence (article 52.a LO 4/2000) [1]. Holders of permits under Ley 14/2013 report changes in their conditions to the UGE within 30 days [2].

  • Online
  • In person
  • Free

Checked 03.10.2026 more in the article

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Frequently asked questions

How do you enrol a child in a school in Barcelona if the school year has already started?
Through the Departament d'Educació online application “Admissió a un centre educatiu fora del procés de preinscripció”: it is for children who have not studied in Catalonia or have moved to another municipality, or, within Barcelona, to another district. You list up to four schools in order of preference and attach the birth certificate or libro de família and the child’s passport. The Consorci d'Educació de Barcelona helps by appointment. The procedure is free.
Do you need a school certificate to renew a residence permit?
Yes, if you have children of compulsory school age with you. For no lucrativa renewal and for family reunification, the regulation requires the children to be enrolled in school (articles 64.2.d and 71.3.d RD 1155/2024); if this is not documented for no lucrativa, the Oficina de Extranjería gives you a month to provide the certificate, otherwise the permit is not renewed (article 64.4). For other grounds, check the conditions in the regulation.
Do you have to learn Catalan for a residence permit?
There is no language exam for a residence permit. Knowledge of Catalan or Spanish counts in the informe d'integració, which the Generalitat issues for arraigo social and socioformativo, and on renewal when a condition is not met: level A2 or a course of 90 hours or more is enough. Citizenship requires the DELE A2 and CCSE exams in Spanish. Catalan A1 and A2 courses at the CPNL are free.
What should you do if a child is born in Barcelona to parents with residence permits?
After registering the birth at the Registre Civil, a parent applies in person to the Oficina de Extranjería for the child’s permit under article 159 RD 1155/2024 within six months of the birth. The permit is issued for five years without a visa; the decision comes within a month, and silence means refusal. Then, within a month, you apply for the child’s TIE. Any application for a child is a reason to check the documents with a lawyer.
Do you need your degree recognised (homologación) to work in Spain?
Only for regulated professions: doctors, nurses, architects, engineers, teachers and others on the RD 889/2022 list (lawyers and procuradores are not on it). For other professions and for further study, you request a declaración de equivalencia. Both procedures are filed only electronically through the Ministry of Science sede, with fee tasa 107 (€166.50); the decision takes up to six months, and if there is no answer the application can be treated as rejected.

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