Setting up in Barcelona is a dependency chain: nothing happens without your NIE/TIE and your padrón (empadronamiento), and those two unlock social security, public healthcare, banking and everything after. Here's the real order, what it costs, and exactly where to do it.
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Guidance only — not legal, immigration, or financial advice; always confirm details and fees on the official source linked for each step, as rules and prices change. Updated 27 Jun 2026. Part of mypulse.city · Privacy · Terms