Since last Monday, public administration offices in Córdoba have transformed into hubs of hope. The regularization process for foreigners residing in Spain has commenced, with applicants moving between the old headquarters of the Córdoba City Council, on Gran Capitán, Correos offices for submitting applications, and the General Treasury of Social Security.
One participant, a Colombian national who has lived in Spain for four years with her family, expressed her optimism. Although she already possesses a Foreigner Identification Card (TIE) and one-year residency documents, her main goal is to regularize the status of her husband and two children. She has been preparing the documentation for months and hopes the process will be resolved soon.
“"It's an opportunity for the whole family and for many people who, truthfully, don't have much documentation."
Another applicant, a Senegalese national residing in Spain as an asylum seeker for three years, also visited the municipal office. At 46 years old, he works in agriculture and feels comfortable in Córdoba, the only city he has lived in since arriving in the country. He hopes this new situation will allow him to continue improving his quality of life.
Among the common requirements for regularization, applicants must present their registration certificate and prove their residency in Spain, specifically in Córdoba, from December 31, 2025, until the date of document submission. It is also crucial to demonstrate that they have not left the country during that period.
Two Venezuelan women, one of whom has lived in Córdoba for eight years, also shared their experiences. Both highlighted the good attention received and the importance of this process for those who, like them, came to Spain seeking a better life due to the difficult situation in their home country. Another young Nicaraguan woman, who has been in Córdoba for three years, sees great hope in this process for finding formal employment, as the lack of documentation has been an obstacle.
A Venezuelan couple, who arrived in Spain a year ago and have resided in Córdoba for six months, also expressed optimism. Both work and feel very comfortable in the city, which they find similar to their hometown, Maracay. For them, this process is crucial to having their papers in order and being recognized for their effort and legal work.
