The announcement has sparked intense activity at key locations such as the Consulate General of the Kingdom of Morocco in Tarragona. Many citizens are seeking criminal record certificates, a document expected to be mandatory once the official application period begins.
“"I will finally feel legal and I won't be afraid of being detained."
For many residents like Ahmed Haddad, a 26-year-old Algerian living in the city, this new law will shorten the lengthy bureaucracy of traditional residency permits. The chance to secure a legal job contract and visit family abroad are the primary drivers for applicants.
In the town of Constantí, cases like Lina González from Colombia highlight the reality of families currently working in the informal economy. Regularization would allow them to formalize their employment and ensure educational stability for their children.
