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Before You Arrive[edit]
Housing[edit]
- Neighborhoods guide
- Rental market overview
- Typical rental costs and expectations
- Short-term accommodation options
- Finding a place to live (websites, agencies, Facebook groups)
- Understanding rental contracts
- Utilities setup guide (electricity, water, internet)
- Tenant rights and responsibilities
Administrative Procedures[edit]
- Residence registration (local requirements)
- Identity documents and permits
- Opening a bank account
- Tax system overview
- Vehicle registration and driving licenses
Healthcare[edit]
- Healthcare system overview
- List of hospitals and emergency centers
- English-speaking doctors
- Health insurance options
- Pharmacies and prescriptions
- Mental health resources
Work & Business[edit]
- Job search platforms and resources
- CV/Resume expectations
- Work permits and regulations
- Starting a business/Self-employment
- Co-working spaces
- Networking events and professional groups
- Labor rights and work culture
Education[edit]
- Schools
- University programs
- Language schools
- Adult education opportunities
- Recognition of foreign qualifications
- School enrollment procedures
- Education costs and financial support
Daily Life[edit]
- Public transportation guide
- Shopping (supermarkets, markets, specialty stores)
- Banking and payment systems
- Mobile phones and internet providers
- Postal services
- Public toilets
- Public waterpoints
- Sustainability
- Recycling and waste disposal
- Local media
- Public holidays and business hours
- Business and service listings
Language & Integration[edit]
- Learning Catalan
- Learning languages in general
- Cultural integration programs
- Cultural norms and etiquette
- Girona customs and traditions
- Religious services in different languages
Family Life[edit]
- Schools
- Childcare options
- Activities for children
- Playgrounds and parks
- Pediatric healthcare
- Pregnancy and birth services
- Support for single parents
- Children with special needs
- Pets
Social Life & Community[edit]
- Making friends
- Girona Buddies Events
- Over 50
- Volunteering opportunities
- Cultural centers
- Places of worship
- LGBTQ+ resources
- Sports clubs and fitness options
Culture and Leisure[edit]
- Entertainment
- Creativity
- Museums and galleries
- Libraries
- Parks and green spaces
- Restaurants and cafés guide
- Nightlife
- Day trips and nearby attractions
- Local festivals and celebrations
- Sport and recreation facilities
Practical Information[edit]
- Useful phone numbers
- Dealing with emergencies
- Legal assistance
- Translation services
- Consumer rights
- Lost and found procedures
Support Services[edit]
- Neurodiversity
- Women's resources
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Crisis support
- LGBTQ+ support
- Disability services
- Elderly care
- Anti-discrimination resources
- Financial assistance programs
Moving on or Settling Permanently[edit]
- Permanent residency options
- Citizenship path
- Pension and social security considerations
- Property purchase guide
- Long-term integration resources
- Transport options to nearest airports/train stations
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