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General Information: Residence and Work Visas in Spain Residence and work visas authorize a person to reside and work in Spain. There are different types of residence and work visas: Employed Residence and Work VisaThis permits the holder (over 16 years of age) to reside temporarily in Spain (for a period of more than 90 days) and to engage in a gainful, work-related, or professional activity as an employee. The employer must have previously obtained a residence and work permit from the competent Government Delegation/Subdelegation or, where applicable, from the competent regional authority. Residence and Work Visa for ResearchThis visa authorizes the holder to reside temporarily in Spain (for a period of more than 90 days) and to conduct research projects, within the framework of a hosting agreement signed with a research organization (a natural person or legal entity, public or private, with a main or secondary establishment located in Spain, that carries out research and technological development activities and has been authorized to sign hosting agreements). The research organization that has signed a hosting agreement with a non-resident foreigner in Spain must have previously obtained a residence and work permit for research from the competent Government Delegation/Subdelegation or, where applicable, from the competent regional body. During your stay or while waiting for your administrative approvals, you can take a break and explore online entertainment options at https://highflybetcasino.es/ to enjoy exciting games and rewards. Residence and work visa for highly qualified professionals holding an EU Blue CardThis permits the holder to reside temporarily in Spain (for a period of more than 90 days) and to perform a work activity requiring a higher education qualification or, exceptionally, a minimum of five years of professional experience comparable to that qualification, related to the activity for which the authorization is granted. The employer must have previously obtained an initial temporary residence and work authorization from the competent Government Delegation/Subdelegation or, where applicable, from the competent regional body. A residence and work visa will not be required in cases of exercising the right to mobility after having held one of these authorizations in another European Union Member State. Residence and Self-Employment VisaAuthors the holder (over 18 years of age) to reside temporarily in Spain (for a period of more than 90 days) and to engage in a gainful, labor, or professional activity as a self-employed person. Residence and Work Visa for the Transnational Provision of ServicesAuthors the holder (over 16 years of age) to reside temporarily in Spain (for a period of more than 90 days) and to engage in a gainful, labor, or professional activity as a self-employed person. Residence and Work Visa for the Transnational Provision of Services to a Company established in a State not belonging to the European Union or the European Economic Area (see requirements). Residence Visa with Work Authorization ExceptionAuthors the holder (over 16 years of age) to reside temporarily in Spain and to engage in an activity with the exception of a work authorization requirement (see possible beneficiaries in the requirements: researchers, teachers, artists, religious figures, etc.). The applicant does not need an initial temporary residence and work permit to obtain this visa.

Expatriation to Madrid: Challenges and Opportunities Madrid is one of the cities with the highest quality of life for international expats. A job move to the Spanish capital is great news for workers of any nationality or profession. More and more companies are focusing their workforces on the Spanish capital. Students and workers from all over the world are immediately drawn to Madrid’s urban environment of endless opportunities. It’s not difficult to talk about the excellent quality of life the city offers, its abundant green spaces, its excellent cuisine, its varied multicultural activities, and its impressive public transportation service. But it’s a bit more complicated to talk about the difficulties that settling in Madrid can currently present, both in terms of immigration and in terms of finding a home. Corporate Immigration:As can be seen in the Administration’s migration management trends for 2019, the national migration balance (i.e., the difference between arrivals and departures from Spain) has completely reversed compared to previous years, and has contributed to the slight growth of the foreign population in the country. This is a situation that may particularly affect non-EU citizens (i.e., citizens who are not from the European Union), whose procedures are more rigorous. This has caused an overflow of cases in the various national administrative bodies, resulting from the large number of applications submitted. This flood of files, coupled with the limited number of officials authorized to review these applications, has caused an obstruction in the administration. The evident overload of the administration’s workload has been reflected in the usual delays in resolutions. Settling in:The biggest complication that can arise during settling in, without a doubt, is housing. Long- or short-stay expatriates may face increased housing prices. Currently, a 50m2, two-bedroom temporary rental in Madrid can cost between €1,800 and €2,500 per month, while a long-term rental with the same characteristics can cost between €1,100 and €1,600. Something that also often catches the attention of expats when looking for housing in Madrid are the conditions demanded by many landlords. In addition to exhaustively analyzing the applicants’ paychecks, they may require a bank guarantee of six months or even three months’ deposit. Added to this is the fee charged by the vast majority of real estate agencies, which charge the new tenant a full monthly rent for their services. Having a parking space or moving with a pet can also be a major ordeal. Having a parking space, especially in some neighborhoods, can be truly difficult. Furthermore, many landlords strictly prohibit pets from being kept in the property. Another difficulty an expat may encounter when renting a home is that many landlords choose to take out default insurance for the home. The difficulty lies in the fact that insurance companies conduct a credit check, but when opening a new bank account, the insurers determine that the newly arrived citizen lacks the necessary guarantees to obtain such insurance. It’s also important to keep in mind that for many basic registrations, such as Social Security or the children’s school registration, they must be registered at the residence. to the sircoo. From the Ullamco meadow, what do you say? Things are very bad. However, you don’t have to worry; the expat experience in Madrid will undoubtedly be one of the best of your life. It’s worth noting that, despite the difficulties, this city offers wonderful opportunities: A wide variety of schools to choose from: public, state-funded, and private, all of high-quality international schools. (You just need to be very aware of the registration and enrollment deadlines.)Public transportation and many transportation options; An efficient metro, a well-connected bus service, and a long-distance train that connects to all areas of the capital. This is in addition to new mobility trends such as electric cars and motorcycles.A large community of international expats from around the world to build a broad network of contacts.Countless leisure and cultural offerings.If you or your company need assistance with the Relocation or Corporate Immigration process, we will be happy to help.

Tailored Relocation for Employee Diversity The relocation process is a very important benefit that companies offer their expatriate employees. The concept is based on hiring an expert international mobility company to provide advice and support to the employee in essential details of their relocation, such as finding a suitable home in an area that meets their expectations, with the right school for their children, and contracting certain services to help the family settle into their new destination as quickly as possible. A complete relocation process begins with pre-arrival assistance and extends throughout the expatriation, including assistance upon return to the country of origin. The complexity lies in the fact that each case is completely different; each expatriate has certain specific characteristics that must be considered when providing detailed assistance. The main ones are: City and country of origin; this includes the expatriate’s language and cultural factors that can largely determine their family’s adaptation. City and country of destination; Some cities offer a better quality of life than others, but many expatriations are to remote cities, which can make finding a home or school complex. Each city also has its own specific processes for renting, school registration, utility bills, etc.Number and age of children; it’s important to carefully analyze whether parents are interested in having their children attend a public, international, or charter school, and what the deadlines are for enrollment.Whether you’re moving with pets and/or moving and/or a vehicle.Your company’s expatriation policy and the benefits it offers; companies often provide employees with benefits that can be important during expatriation, such as language classes, job searches for partners, among others.The benefits are reflected both in the expatriate and in their company, both personally and professionally: Their quality of life will be better in the new destination, as the Relocation Consultant will be responsible for answering all their questions and supporting them throughout the entire process. Therefore, important details such as choosing a place to live and school will be more appropriate.The family has a more seamless and immediate transition, thus reducing the emotional impact.The expatriate spends less time, money, and stress on the process, and can therefore integrate more quickly into their job.The employee will feel comfortable and confident with the benefits provided by their company.It is important to emphasize that the Relocation service must be provided comprehensively; communication is key to a smooth process and a successful expatriation.

Expatriation to Create Talent The expatriation experience has multiple facets in a person’s professional life. In the past, the opportunity for expatriation came after years of experience in a company; it was typically an executive who relocated with his or her family for a long stay abroad. This concept has changed in recent years. International mobility has evolved from being strictly a business issue to becoming a project to develop, retain, and create talent.Executive transfers continue to exist, but recently there has been an increase in early transfers, that is, international assignments for young talents who embrace the experience with great enthusiasm for the enriching opportunity. Young talent acquires the following strengths through early expatriation: Cultural skillsOpportunity to learn new languagesExperience in new marketsAdded value to their professional careerCompany loyaltyNew expatriations are breaking all the mold; universities are increasingly implementing internationalization processes to provide students with enriching experiences in new cultures and new destinations. In addition, the rise of internationalization in small and medium-sized businesses has helped new talent cross borders. Given the significant contribution that the internationalization of SMEs makes to the national economy, there are already several government and private projects to support them. Working abroad is seen as a guarantee of opportunities when it comes to personal development. In this sense, expatriation has become a professional way of life.

Carsharing: The Alternatives in Madrid Many international expats, accustomed to getting around in their cars, encounter some surprises upon arriving in Madrid. Why is it so difficult (and so expensive) to find parking in Madrid? What is this new «Madrid Central» law? Madrid is clearly a complex city for transportation, which is why the city council and its citizens are strongly committed to public transportation and emerging alternatives. Scooters, scooters, and bicycles: the «car-sharing» concept fits perfectly with Madrid’s urban planning. Electric carsharing is a new mobility alternative that opens the door to alternative modes of transportation in all urban areas of Madrid. In 2019, its fleets have doubled, and the city council has also facilitated several companies’ expansion of their service areas. This new mobility alternative offers numerous advantages over private cars. Being 100% electric cars, they can circulate without restrictions during periods of high pollution and in the Madrid Central area. Additionally, they can park in any space within the regulated parking zone (SER). Most of these companies have a similar registration process: users register (many with discount codes and free minutes), reserve, and open the vehicle using the corresponding mobile app. To register, the user must complete their information and provide proof of a valid driver’s license. The main carsharing companies in Madrid are: Car2go The car-sharing pioneer arrived in Madrid approximately four years ago. Car2go started as a two-seater, but this year it has launched new four- and five-seat models to compete with its competition. It has also increased its fleet to a total of 850 units, which will allow it to increase its availability in high-demand areas. Zity This company, founded in December 2017 by Renault and Ferrovial, has already attracted more than 100,000 users. ZITY cars are Renault ZOE models, 5-seaters, compact but with a spacious trunk. It has a wide circulation area that reaches Alcobendas, Hortaleza, and Ciduad Lineal. Wible The latest carsharing company to arrive in Madrid. More than 500 Kia Niro Hybrid cars. Wible has spaces in underground parking garages in the city and its own bases outside the city, to make your life easier. To the east of the capital, Wible covers the entire perimeter bordering Arturo Soria Street to Alcalá Street and the neighborhoods of Concepción and Quintana. To the west, the University City and its surroundings. Emov Not only have private mobility companies discovered a significant push for car sharing, but so have car brands, especially those with highly attractive vehicles for sustainable urban mobility and interested in renting their own range of vehicles. For example, the Eysa group with Emov. The zones have been expanded to Sanchinarro and Las Tablas, and are being extended to Ventas and Pueblo Nuevo. These rates are per minute, pollution-free, and therefore a major advantage since the so-called «Madrid Central» rule came into effect on November 30th. Some companies, such as Zity, have reported that since the Madrid Central rule came into effect, the number of registered users has increased by 36%, reaching 157,000 users. Madrid is a city clearly committed to cleaner transportation and a more protected environment. Electric car-sharing companies represent a revolution in this regard.

The fourth industrial revolution and the new expatriations Will we someday get to expatriate robots? The recent case of Sophia, the humanoid robot with Artificial Intelligence developed by the company Hanson Robotics in Hong Kong, to which the Saudi government officially granted the nationality of that country in 2017, is very well known. In this way, Sophia became the first non-human citizen in history and as a result of that a series of doubts related to her rights and obligations were born. Could Sophia get married, vote, or even run for presidency? Should Sophia be taxed in Saudi Arabia, or in Hong Kong? Will she need to process visas like any other Saudi citizen? Could she go to jail for any crime she may commit? Is she totally responsible for her actions? Some even point out that Sophia is a robot that has more rights than the women in Saudi Arabia. Was this a purely Marketing action or was the Saudi government really aware of the implications that would entail? This will still be to be seen, what is clear is that we are facing an absolute revolution that is transforming all our social, cultural and mental aspects. To define what the Fourth Industrial Revolution consists of, it is worth mentioning the most important aspects of the previous three. Between the years 1760 and 1840 the first transformations began, the invention of the steam engines in Great Britain extended around the world and totally changed the development of the industries. Between the years 1850 and 1914, the Second Industrial Revolution emerged, the main innovations were the massive production of steel and the new energy generated from oil, electricity, and in a context of world war, great inventions such as the automobile, the airplane and the phone. The third revolution took a little longer to arrive, in the mid-twentieth century came the arrival of the Internet and Information and Communication Technologies, mobile telephony and the era of globalization. During all the previous eras, great social, economic, technological and cultural transformations have arisen, accompanied by uncertainty and science fiction ideas that frightened the most skeptical. But the human being is adaptable and evolves constantly, we are not the same as 20 years ago, the new generations demand new economic, social, communication and educational models. Nowadays we live in that futuristic paradigm that the old movies contemplated, with the arrival of artificial intelligence, robotics, biotechnology, 3D printing, autonomous vehicles, renewable energies, block chains, big data and virtual reality. The Fourth Industrial Revolution, Industry 4.0, is characterized by a wide variety of technologies that fuse the physical world, the digital world and the biological world. The combining effect of technologies, immediacy, scope and impact on global systems is the phenomenon that has driven this revolution. Returning to our initial question, will we someday get to expatriate robots? The reality is that all industries around the world are being transformed, it is very likely that in many sectors machines will replace several jobs, but at the moment it is not contemplated that robots can stand on their own, rather it will be necessary a collaboration and complementation between humans and robots. This implies that some current jobs disappear, but many new ones will emerge, some even that we do not yet know. The reality is that inside our heads there is the most complex material of the whole universe, emotions, rational judgment, intuition, reasoning, empathy and creativity, and that (for now) no machine is capable of replacing it. Companies in all sectors must take into account that for the expansion of their businesses they must implement talent recruitment trained to adapt to these trends and that they can add value to the professional context, this is what will really mark the course of the new expatriations. Por Ana Ochoa – Global Mobility Manager

Happy New Year… or not yet? These days we are all congratulating the New Year and expressing our best wishes for 2019. However, if you are an expatriate in countries like China, Singapore or South Korea the year has not changed yet. Officially, much of the world is already in the new cycle, but in a more mystical way, many Asian countries still live in the past year or «the Year of the Dog». It won’t be until a few weeks, the 5th of February, when ‘’the year of the Pig’’ will begin. If you are an expatriate in any of these countries, this will affect you at a holiday level (during this season the largest number of people traveling occurs), a daily standard of living level and of course a business level. If you have businesses with China or want to make a commercial trip, you should take these factors into account. The celebrations for the new year will begin on February 4, equivalent to New Year’s Eve, and end on February 19. This is celebrated as in the ancient Chinese tradition and, in a good part of Asia, a polytheistic religious current of adoration was followed, among others, to heaven and earth through the lunar calendar. Although today, the holiday is more playful or traditional for many people it still has that religious component. The date of the Chinese New Year, as already mentioned, is marked by the lunar calendar, and changes every year, but always in the period from January 21 to February 20. It is traditionally celebrated for 16 days, from the eve until the Lantern Festival (February 19, 2019). The festive days of the 7-day Spring Festival will be from February 4th to 10th, 2019. It is the Lunar New Year, the first day of the lunar calendar in China, which is within a day of the second new moon before the lunar phase of the spring equinox. Interestingly, it is called the Spring Festival, although it is winter in most of China, because «it waits for spring». As in most Western countries or Catholic religion you will not be able to maintain a normal activity, because religious festivities often mark holiday periods, as are Christmas or Easter, something very similar will happen in China. For example, China’s public institutions will have 7 consecutive days of vacation during this period. Celebrating the New Year outside of China? For example, in Madrid the city council promotes the celebration with neighbors and visitors of the Chinese New Year that will tour the entire city with a great cultural and festive program. The Usera neighborhood, Plaza de España, the Chinese Cultural Center and the Confucius Institute will offer citizens concerts, workshops, parades, fairs and gastronomic routes to raise awareness of Chinese culture. In addition, there are establishments that organize celebrations that can be similar to New Year’s Eve and New Year’s and associations that also promote leisure and cultural activities. In Barcelona, ​​a large parade will take place on February 2 in the neighborhood of Fort Pienc promoted by the Confucius Institute Foundation of Barcelona. If you will not be in China or Spain and you are in New York for the celebration because you are traveling or you are expatriated there, you can also celebrate it. The Chinese New Year is so popular already in New York that in Chinatown it has a great celebration. More than half a million people can see it. In addition to the Chinese community living in New York, the celebration is joined by cultural groups and artists from Korea, Vietnam, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia, including North Americans and many Hispanics. I hope all this information will be useful for you to live a different expatriation in 2019 or simply to celebrate New Year in a different way. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

The Administration’s trends in immigration management, and a 2019 perspective The new year’s arrival gives us the opportunity of not only examining and studying the noticeable trends in migratory processes that have taken place during the past year, but also gives us the chance to attempt to predict the different trends awaiting in 2019. It is both statistics and experience of the different migratory proceedings which will inform our predications and allow us to forecast of what the main characteristics and traits of the administrations and government will be in dealing with the national migratory inflow. Before diving into our predictions of 2019, it is necessary to take a quick look back and study the most notable migratory statistics that have impacted 2018. Spain’s migratory balance ( the difference between arrivals and departures) was positive and contributed to the slight growth of Spain’s population, thus also assisting in the rejuvenation of Spain’s population. Therefore, the trend observed in 2017 is prolonged. Due to these numbers, we can now rest assured that the migratory bubble, which characterized Spain nearly a decade ago, is now over as we now observe a greater amount of mobilization. Beyond Spain’s national migratory inflow and outflow, a series of noticeable practices and trends in the National Administration’s and Government’s management of migratory proceedings during 2018 are worthy of being highlighted. Overabundance of work  The first of these trends was the overabundance of work that the different Government administrations have experienced, caused by the large number of applications that were submitted ( especially to the Unidad de Grandes Empresas). This overflow of applications and files,  combined with the fact that the number of public employees enabled to study each application was greatly reduced, caused the Administration’s temporary paralysis and obstruction. The Administration’s workload overabundance was in other facets other than the noticeable delay in the issuance of their decision. One of the signs symptomatic of the administration’s overabundance of work was the temporary suspension of in person and telephone consultation. However, the greatest and most notable consequence was the approval of numerous application’s due to application of affirmative silence. Lack of Uniformity Another noticeable practice was the lack of uniformity at a national level of each of the foreigner’s local registrations. The local registrations ( whether it be Town Hall Registrations or the EU Certificate) have displayed considerable differences in each of their requirements depending on where in Spain they are carried out. Limited formalization of the requirements. Finally, and perhaps one of the more notable trends of 2018 was the lack of formalization of requirements for the different migratory proceedings, which have forced that through experience and inference one deduce the implicit requirements for each process. An example of this has been the change in the Unidad de Grandes Empresas’s requirements and their change in the documents needed to be submitted, as well as the local administration’s adjustment. As consequence of the Administration’s discretion, the slight but significant modification in the processes’ requirements was made. New authorizations An aspect worthy of being highlighted was the introduction of new residence authorization which allows those who have finished their studies to reside in Spain so that they can look for employment or carry out an entrepreneurial project. The analysis and outline of the different trends of 2018 allows us to forecast and predict the possible changes that we will encounter in the administration’s immigration management during 2019. Due to the slow nature of legislation-both in its drafting and application- it is reasonable to assume that the changes we will see will be somewhat pendular and reactive in nature to the trends previously mentioned. Due to this, one can expect a greater formalization and unification of the different processes and requirement of each of the processes. For instance, it is foreseeable that the previously mentioned Unidad de Grandes Empresas publish a detailed and updated outline of their requirements for their application’s submission. Furthermore, and with the objective of diminishing the number of applications submitted to the Unidad de Grandes Empresas it is reasonable to expect a strengthening in their requirements. The strengthening in the requirements will not only be motivated by the desire to diminish the number of submitted applications, but also by the motivation to aim for workers that are more highly qualified, thus altering the standard for what is considered a highly qualified worker. Additionally, and much like other countries, one can expect the Administration to change the requirements for each of their applications in order to attract a certain profile of worker. Por Carlos Sáenz de Tejada – Global Immigration Consultant

Madrid: Traffic restrictions for a sustainable city This year 2018 has meant a change for the city of Madrid. A city that has adapted and has opted to be an eco-city. The biggest change that has been made is the Madrid Central project that came into force on November 30th 2018. This project aims to reduce traffic in the city center, encourage the use of public transport and improve air quality. To be able to drive through central Madrid without a worry, these are the 5 rules that you must know: 1. Resident: If you are a resident you can drive and park without problems. 2. Guest resident: Residents can request up to 20 authorizations to be able to leave their guests. They can park in the area for a maximum of 2 hours. 3. With Label 0: If your car has a label of 0, you will have no problems parking. 4. With Eco Label: You can park for a maximum of 2 hours. 5. With Label B and C. With this label you can only park in public and private car parks. Apart from central Madrid that affects citizens who want to enter the central almond of Madrid, the city council restricts traffic by activating the anti-pollution protocol on days when levels of contamination exceed the WHO recommendation. The labels are a sticker that will be mandatory from April 24, 2019. They are available in Correos (post office) and have a cost of € 5, upon presentation of the vehicle’s documentation. Through this website you can see what type of adhesive corresponds to your car.  Due to these measures, there have emerged new alternatives for sustainable mobility. The citizens have a wide variety of sustainable transport options with which to move around the city. You can choose between cars, motorcycles and electric bicycles. All have reinforced their fleet taking advantage of the restrictions. The way this type of rentals work is very simple. The user has to register in the app. In the case of cars and motorcycles, the interested party must be 18 years old and have their driving license validated before registering as a user. Por Carlos Sáenz de Tejada – Global Immigration Consultant

Madrid: Traffic Restrictions for a Sustainable City This year, 2018, has marked a change for the city of Madrid. A city that has adapted and committed to becoming a greener city. The biggest change is the Madrid Central project, which came into effect on November 30th. This project aims to reduce traffic in the city center, encourage the use of public transportation, and improve air quality. To navigate through central Madrid with peace of mind, these are the 5 rules you should know: Resident: If you are a resident, you can drive and park without any problems.Resident Guest: Residents can request up to 20 permits to drop off their guests. Guests can park in the area for a maximum of 2 hours.With a 0-tag: If your car has a 0-tag, you will have no problems parking.With an Eco-tag: You can park for a maximum of 2 hours.With Label B and C. With this label, you can only park in public and private parking lots.Apart from Madrid Central, which affects citizens who want to enter the central core of Madrid, the city council restricts traffic by activating the anti-pollution protocol on days when pollution levels exceed the WHO recommendation. The labels are stickers that will be mandatory starting April 24, 2019. They are available at Correos (postal offices) and cost €5 upon presentation of the vehicle’s documentation. Through this website, you can see which type of sticker corresponds to your car. With these measures, new sustainable mobility alternatives have also emerged. Citizens have a wide variety of sustainable transportation options to get around the city. They can choose between cars, motorcycles, and electric bicycles. All have reinforced their fleets to take advantage of the restrictions. Renting this type of vehicle is very simple. The user must register in the app and sign up. In the case of cars and motorcycles, the interested party must be 18 years old and their driver’s license will be validated before registering as a user. Por Martina Familari – Global Relocation Consultant