As of this Wednesday, Pavilion 2 of Fira de Barcelona, located at the foot of Montjuïc on Reina Maria Cristina Avenue, has begun operations to support the extraordinary regularization process. This measure responds to the high demand and long queues that have formed at the Citizen Service Offices (OAC) in Plaça Sant Miquel and Monumental, which in some cases have reached up to seven hours of waiting time.
Initially, the exhibition center will facilitate the management of prior appointments for individuals needing census certificates or history, as well as vulnerability reports. Starting next week, the service will expand to also advise residents who can prove their stay in the city, even if not officially registered. This expansion aims to address the needs of the migrant population.
“"The idea is that, as the weeks progress, Pavilion 2 will add capabilities and that 'by May 15th', the OACs will no longer handle regularization matters."
Since April 21st, when the municipal initiative began, 94,000 documents have been issued, including census history certificates and registration forms, representing a 40% increase compared to last year. Additionally, approximately 17,000 vulnerability reports have been processed. The City Council has proactively sent this report to 20,000 individuals registered in the Social Services database with phone or email contacts, and an additional 10,000 people have downloaded the document.
The council anticipates that around 50,000 residents in the city will access this measure. To facilitate hydration for immigrants waiting in long queues, drinking water fountains have been installed at the OACs. This initiative underscores the Barcelona City Council's commitment to improving service conditions and streamlining regularization procedures.
