Everyday life
Your first steps: address registration, healthcare, schools, utilities and transport.
Official procedures and resources to organise your move; requirements depend on your circumstances.
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Start by registering your address with the municipal population register. Registration is free; the council's assistant lists the documents for your circumstances. For immediate in-person registration, the council asks people over 16 to attend.
Prepare identification and your housing documents before booking.
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Check how to request your first health card (TSI) and which primary care centre serves your address. CatSalut accepts applications online or at a CAP; documents and coverage depend on your circumstances.
Have your ID and address details ready.
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If you arrive during the school year, use the out-of-deadline school place procedure. Applications for the next school year and nursery schools follow separate processes.
Distinguish joining during the school year from applying for September.
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Find recycling points and bulky waste collection before putting out boxes, furniture or appliances. The council's map includes recycling, mini recycling points and bulky waste layers.
Before putting furniture outside, check the collection day for your street.
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Check whether you need a new connection or to change the account holder for an existing supply. Veolia (Sorea) separates these water procedures and asks for the municipality and address to show required documents. For electricity and gas, prepare the contract details, supply identifier (CUPS) and new account holder's details.
Keep a record of meter readings when you receive the keys.
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Find your station and bus stops before planning regular journeys. The Sant Cugat Centre page lets you check station facilities and the Barcelona–Vallès network.
Check the appropriate ticket for your journey with the operator before buying.
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