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    Welcome to the website for reception in Catalonia.

    The Reception Website of Catalonia is an initiative of the General Directorate for Immigration of the Government of Catalonia to provide basic information to all those who have just arrived in Catalonia or those who plan to do so…

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    Catalonia

    Catalonia is a nation situated in the north-east of Spain with an extension of 32,107 square kilometres. It is bordered in the east by the Mediterranean Sea, in the north by Andorra and France and in the south by Aragon and Valencia…

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    Reception

    Welcome to Catalonia, a nation which has historically welcomed newcomers who have participated and collaborated in its development…

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    Legislation

    All immigrants must have their administrative situation legalised.

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    Neighbourhood and co-existence

    Catalan norms which regulate the co-existence of its citizens.

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    Economic activity and work

    Working is the principal way to earn income.

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    Education

    All children who live in Catalonia are obliged to be schooled…

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    Health

    Everyone who lives in Catalonia have the right to receive healthcare…

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    Housing

    Housing is a basic necessity and everyone has a right to a decent dwelling…

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    Social services

    Public interventions guarantee the basic needs of the citizens...

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    Citizen participation

    The recognition and practice of social, cultural and political rights are one of the pillars of a democratic society...

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