NIE/TIE - premium customer service
NIE for EU Citizens
Required by the government to live legally in Spain for more than 6 months for EU citizens.
NIE for Non-EU Citizens
Required by the government to live legally in Spain within one month of arrival in Spain after receiving Visa approval in you home country or when buying real estate in Spain.
NIE Renewal
Required by the government to live legally in Spain beyond the initial NIE term.
City Hall Registration "Empadronamietno"
Required by the local authorities in order to get your NIE.
Child Transportation Card "T-16"
Allows children under 16 years old to travel free on public transportation.
Visa Application in Non-EU Home Country
Receive local attorney assistance to get your Visa application completed in your home country including assisting with problems that arise along the way when doing the Visa approval process without an attorney.
NIE/TIE
NIE
Upon your arrival you are required to get your NIE card within a limited amount of time. This process is not easy especially when you don't speak Spanish or know how to get your "Empadronamiento".
NiE
NIE or NIE Card (aka TIE)
Required by the government to live legally in Spain for non-Spanish residents.
RESIDENCY VIsa & NIE
Non Lucrative Visa Spain
We help you throughout the entire process with the assistance of the best Spanish attorneys and official translators in Spain.
Golden Visa Spain
We get you permanent residency in Spain when you purchase real estate for 500,000 euros or more.
Studen Visa Spain (obtain in Barcelona)
We get you a Student Visa while you are in Barcelona from the first 60 days you arrive in Spain so you do not have to apply from USA or your non-EU home country.
Private Health Insurance
We get you the best insurance in Spain to meet your visa requirements.
Visa/Nie & government paperwork
Residency Essentials
We manage all the government procedures required to reside in Spain. We handle your NIE and city hall registration and can coordinate Visa application assistance also if necessary.
How to Work & Do Business
We help you through the required steps to obtain a social security number, work contract, self-employed status or unemployment insurance. We can also advise on starting or buying a business.
Permanent Residency
For those who plan to live permanently in Spain, it is beneficial to become a permanent resident and we help you do this whether it's through buying real estate, a business, or residency renewals.
Health Insurance
We provide assistance to get your public health card.
Auto Related Needs
If you need to receive automobile registration, taxes, a driver's license, or even need parking, we can help.
relocation barcelona packAGES
Premium
Premium
Premium
To create your best life in Barcelona we help you with the following:
- Find the perfect home in the best neighborhood for you
- Scouting trips if applicable
- Pet Relocation if applicable
- Home visits
- Health Insurance
- Bank account
- Utilities setup support
- 3 Month Help Line
- Lifestyle guidance and social integration
We also can help you with Visa, health insurance, NIE, and any other administrative needs you have.
Family
Premium
Premium
To create your best life in Barcelona we help you with the following:
- Find the perfect home in the best neighborhood for you
- Scouting trips if applicable
- Pet Relocation if applicable
- Home visits
- Find the right school for your children
- Health Insurance
- Bank account
- Utilities setup support
- 3 Month Help Line
- Lifestyle guidance and social integration
We also can help you with Visa, health insurance, NIE, and any other administrative needs you have.
Student
Spain Immigration
Spain Immigration
To create your best life in Barcelona we help you with the following:
- Find the perfect home in the best neighborhood for you
- Home visits
- Health Insurance
- Bank account
- Utilities setup support
- 1 Week Help Line
We also can help you with Visa, health insurance, NIE, and any other administrative needs you have.
Spain Immigration
Spain Immigration
Spain Immigration
To create your best life in Barcelona we help you with the following:
- Required Health Insurance
- Non Lucrative Visa Spain Application
- Student Visa Spain Application
- Golden Visa Spain Application
- Visa Application Approval
- Town Hall Registration
- NIE Card
We also can help you with any relocation services and moving needs you have.
EXPAT HOUSING BARCELONA
Home Rental Finding
Home Rental Finding
Home Rental Finding
We help you find your apartment to rent in Barcelona long term and secure your lease, and assist you through the process.
Our most popular expat housing service in Barcelona!
Buying Real Estate
Home Rental Finding
Home Rental Finding
We are your personal real estate shopper in Barcelona to help you find the perfect house to buy in Barcelona and we assist you through the purchase transaction and will manage your property if needed.
Interior Designer
Home Rental Finding
Interior Designer
We help furnish your home with appliances and furniture and will oversee and coordinate any home improvements you need.
US CURRICULUM AMERICAN schools within barcelona city
American School of Barcelona
Benjamin Franklin International School
Benjamin Franklin International School
American School of Barcelona is the oldest and most respected American school in Barcelona. Located on the edge of Barcelona, ASB has a huge campus with amazing facilities.
Pros: Good academic reputation
Cons: Expensive plus there is a 6,000 additional entry fee
Curriculum: American
US Accredited Courses: Yes
Instruction: English
Grade Levels: Preschool to 12th
Class Size: 22
High School Diploma: Yes
Yearly Fees: 20,000 Euros
Entry Fee: 6,000 Euros
Benjamin Franklin International School
Benjamin Franklin International School
Benjamin Franklin International School
Benjamin Franklin International School is the second oldest American school in Barcelona, started by parents of ASB. Located in Sarria, BFIS is closer to the center of Barcelona than ASB.
Pros: Good social school life and expat community
Cons: Expensive plus there is a 6,000 additional entry fee
Curriculum: American
US Accredited Courses: Yes
Instruction: English
Grade Levels: Preschool to 12th
Class Size: 20
High School Diploma: Yes
Yearly Fees: 16,000 Euros
Entry Fee: 6,000 Euros
Barcelona High School
Benjamin Franklin International School
Barcelona High School
Barcelona High School is the newest American school in Barcelona, with a very central location. BHS is a "blended learning" academy that combines online courses with in-person professional tutoring so students truly master their coursework. For these reasons, BHS is ranked as the best American high school in Barcelona.
Pros: SAT Prep, university guidance and placement, flexible schedule, located in the most central part of Barcelona, 1-on-1 instruction and tutoring in-person, very reasonably priced
Cons: Students attend class in groups but not on big school campus with all the bells and whistles
Curriculum: American
US Accredited Courses: Yes
Instruction: English
Grade Levels: 6th to 12th
Class Size: 1-on-1
High School Diploma: Yes
Yearly Fees: 7,500 Euros
Entry Fee: Free
Meet the team
AKIDA
AKIDA
AKIDA
Co-Founder
Akida Mashaka is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, and business development, operations and management specialist. He is a Harvard Law School attorney who previously co-founded and served as CEO of food and hospitality companies in the United States. Akida makes sure that all of our clients are getting the best deals possible and that we have the best collaborative relationships for you. He also works closely with Barcelona city hall to be aware of issues that may affect our clients. In his free time, Akida plays competitive tennis in the Catalunya region and at his tennis club.
LIA
AKIDA
AKIDA
Co-Founder
Lia Morse Mashaka manages all of the client accounts needs as she previously served as an executive account manager at the advertising agency Dailey & Associates, in Los Angeles, California, whose clients included Ford Motor Company, Princess Cruises, and Nestle to name a few. Lia provides personalized service making sure that everything is going smoothly and that all your needs are satisfied. Lia also currently serves as Director of Development for the childhood cancer research non-profit Richi Foundation, headquartered in Boston in USA and Barcelona. Lia enjoys family trips to Costa Brava searching for the ultimate private cove to relax.
SANDY
AKIDA
SANDY
Real Estate & Logistics
Alexander "Sandy" Ogilvie moved to Barcelona with his family when he was 12 years old from Canada. Sandy is both a "native" English and "native" Spanish speaker. He has lived in Barcelona for over 27 years in addition to living all over the world. He has both owned and rented many properties in Barcelona. Sandy's personality is infectious and he knows the city and surrounding neighborhoods inside and out. He is the go to person for anything you need in Barcelona. He also has relationships with many private landlords in Barcelona who don't want their properties publicly listed.
PAOLA
MIGUEL
SANDY
Rentals & Visa Services
Paola Soria is the founder of 080 Relocation and is regarded as one of the best NIE and real estate rental specialists in Barcelona. She is from Argentina and has years of experience in global mobility and relocation services in Barcelona helping clients from all over the world. She speaks not only Spanish and English, but also Catalan and Portuguese.
MIGUEL
MIGUEL
MIGUEL
Real Estate Buyer's Agent
Miguel Simms specializes in real estate sales transactions and is a professional real estate personal shopper in Barcelona. In 2018, he was voted the Agent of the Year at Lucas Fox International Properties, the Iberian peninsula's leading real estate company. Miguel grew up in Los Angeles, California, as both a bilingual native English and native Spanish speaker and has dual citizenship in the US and Spain.
LEXI
MIGUEL
MIGUEL
Tours & Concierge Services
After years of visiting Barcelona, Alexia "Lexi" Gassert and her family moved to this enchanting city in 2015 for a 1 year experience and never left. In both her professional and non-professional life, Lexi has always been a self-nominated welcome-wagon. She finds joy in welcoming people, helping them get settled in, and connecting them to the city she loves. Lexi has become the go-to person for what to do and what is going on in Barcelona.