Barcelona City Council says it has helped 87,000 people since Spain opened its extraordinary migrant regularisation process on 16 April. The deadline to apply falls this Tuesday, making the next step urgent for residents in Barcelona who still need to file paperwork through the state system.
The process is a Spanish government measure, not a municipal one, and applications are decided by the state. For people in Barcelona, the council’s role has been to provide advice, support services and administrative help while applicants use the official channels set out by the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration.
The scheme was approved by the Spanish government and published in the Boletín Oficial del Estado. Applications are handled through the ministry’s regularisation portal and the Mercurio online platform.
Barcelona’s figure refers to people who received help or guidance through the city’s services and support points. It does not mean 87,000 applications from Barcelona have been approved. The council’s assessment shows the scale of local demand, but the legal decision remains with the state authorities.
For residents, families and advisers, the practical advice is straightforward, check eligibility and document requirements on the official portal, submit the application through Mercurio if using the online route, and keep copies of any receipt or reference number. If paperwork is still unclear, applicants should rely on official channels and accredited advice.
For more local coverage, see our News page. Readers can also follow the ministry’s official updates through the links above as the deadline closes and applications move into review.
