Upon Arrival

Once you arrive in Spain

Núria will guide you through everything and in some cases accompany you to the necessary appointments to ensure that you are legal.

Don´t worry about anything until you get here! Bring all of your original documents that you used for your VISA application including translations and Apostilles. You will need them when you arrive for these appointments.

Foreigner’s Identity Card (NIE)

When you arrive in Spain, you must apply for a Foreigner’s Identity Card/number (NIE) through the local Foreigner’s Office (Oficina de Extranjeros) or Police Station within 30 days. The NIE is needed for all financial and administrative procedures in Spain, including opening a bank account, being paid for employment, registering for social services, paying taxes, buying a property and applying for a driver’s licence.

NIE Barcelona

Social Security

Everyone working in Spain must register with the Spanish Social Security authorities, the General Social Security Fund (Dirección General de la Tesorería General de la Seguridad Social – TGSS). If you are an employee your employer will submit this request and make an appointment for each new hire. Upon arrival you will be given your appointment date and time to receive your Social Security number. See their website for information on how to register, contributions and benefits. There are provincial offices throughout Spain.

Info from: https://www.expatica.com/es/moving/visas/

Important Office Locations

Click on the full screen icon on the map to see the important places you need to go in order to complete your VISA/NIE process once you arrive in Barcelona.

Salary Advance

All Faculty Members may elect to receive a one-time salary advance of up to €500. This advance is an interest-free loan, repayable within six months of its receipt, through direct salary deduction(s).

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