Migration counselling
Service for Immigrants, Emigrants and Refugees (SAIER)
Official Free
About this service
Barcelona City Council's free specialist service, running since 1989, for anyone living in the city. It offers reception and general information, help with immigration paperwork, legal advice on immigration and international protection, social support, and training and job guidance, with interpreting for people who have been in the country less than two years. First assessments are by phone appointment; urgent cases are seen in person on weekday mornings.
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Sources
Last checked by our editors on 8 Oct 2026. Opening hours, appointments and fees change — please confirm on the official website before you go.
- Ajuntament de Barcelona – Nova CiutadaniaOfficial sourceServei d'Atenció a Immigrants, Emigrants i Refugiats (SAIER)
(Opens {{site}} in a new tab) Accessed 8 Oct 2026Address, phone, telephone appointment hours (Mon-Thu 9-15 and 16-19, Fri 9-15), urgent in-person service 9-15.