What documents do you need before you travel? Where can you find a pharmacy or an important phone number during your stay? Find practical information to plan your Barcelona trip, take public holidays into account and quickly find the services you may need while you are here.
Useful information for your stay
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Spain entry requirements
Identity cards, passports, visas and children’s documents: check what you need for your circumstances before travelling.
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Health and emergencies
Find information on out-of-hours pharmacies, doctors and hospitals if you need medical care during your stay in Barcelona.
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Useful phone numbers
Find key contacts for your stay and guidance on making calls to Barcelona and from Spain.
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Public holidays and local festivals
Check public holidays and major local celebrations to plan your stay and allow for changes to opening hours.
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Political institutions
Understand the roles of the Generalitat, Parliament and city council, and how Catalonia’s institutions work.