Resources for Corporate Mobility in LATAM and Spain

June 2026 Uruguay is one of the most stable destinations for corporate relocation in Latin America. Montevideo is the country's main business hub and offers a high quality of life, excellent infrastructure, international schools, and an accessible private healthcare system. For HR teams, the key aspects of a successful relocation include selecting the appropriate immigration pathway, securing suitable housing, arranging school enrollment for accompanying children, and provid

When a corporate relocation to Spain involves school-age children, choosing the right school should be the first decision—not the last. It directly influences where the family will live, the housing budget, and often the employee's start date. In addition to the employee's immigration process, HR teams must coordinate dependent residence permits, school enrollment, housing, and settlement services. Managing these elements as one integrated process helps minimize delays, reduc

Published during the FIFA World Cup 2026 by the Holistic Relocation team. The World Cup Is Also About Crossing Borders The FIFA World Cup 2026 brings together players whose journeys to representing their national teams were shaped by international mobility. Some were born in one country but chose to represent another because of their family roots. Others went through naturalization after building their professional careers abroad. Many grew up between cultures, developing ide

Last updated: May 2026 When relocating an executive to Argentina, the immigration process begins with selecting the correct residence category based on nationality and type of assignment. The most common options in corporate relocations are temporary residence based on employment and Mercosur temporary residence for eligible nationalities. In addition to the immigration process, the employee must obtain a foreigner’s ID (DNI) and a tax/labor identification number (CUIL) in or

Last updated: May 2026 Spain offers several immigration pathways for corporate transfers involving executives and international professionals. The most common options include the intra-company transfer permit, the highly qualified professional authorization introduced under the Startup Law, and the standard work permit for employees hired locally. Choosing the right route depends on the employee's profile, the company's structure in Spain, and the project timeline. This guide

Last updated: May 2026 Ecuador offers several temporary residence categories relevant for corporate relocations: the work residence visa (with a local employment contract), the professional residence category (for individuals with a recognized university degree), and the Mercosur residence category for nationals of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Bolivia. The process is managed through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and timelines vary depending on the categ

Last updated: May 2026 ROL (Relocation Online) is Holistic Relocation’s corporate relocation case management platform. It allows HR and Global Mobility teams, as well as relocating employees, to have full visibility into case status, documentation, and every stage of the relocation process in real time and from a single centralized platform. What is ROL and what is it used for? Managing a corporate relocation involves coordinating multiple stakeholders at the same time: the e

Last updated: April 2026 A corporate relocation to Bolivia starts when HR clearly defines the case: employee nationality, destination city, role, target start date and whether dependents are included. With that information, it’s possible to validate the immigration pathway, build a checklist and coordinate destination services. This guide outlines the key steps, typical timelines and what should be defined from day one to avoid rework. What HR needs to start the process To in

EURA 2026 brought together nearly 1,000 global mobility professionals in Malta, reinforcing its role as one of the key spaces to spot real industry trends. Beyond the formal agenda, the real value came from conversations — meetings, workshops, and exchanges that helped shape some of the challenges the industry will be facing in the coming years. AI in relocation: where it adds value — and where it doesn’t replace AI was one of the most discussed topics throughout the event. T

Last updated: April 2026 AI can optimize timelines, documentation, and tracking in a corporate relocation process. However, the support, empathy, and real human guidance required in a process that involves a person—and often their family—remain a differentiating factor that technology cannot yet replace. This is Holistic Relocation’s perspective after 19 years supporting relocations across Latin America and Spain. What can AI do in a relocation process? There are parts of the

Last updated: March 2026 When a corporate relocation to Chile includes family, the case stops being only about permits or housing. HR teams also need to anticipate settling-in timelines, school search, family priorities and destination support. This guide outlines what is worth defining from the beginning, where the main friction points usually appear and how to manage the process with greater predictability. If your company is planning employee moves, you can also explore ho

Last updated: March 2026 A corporate relocation to Spain does not start with the application itself — it starts when HR defines the case properly. This guide summarizes what information is useful to have from day one, which documents usually help structure the process, what timelines to plan for with buffer, and how to reduce rework when coordinating permits, arrival, and settling in. If your company is planning employee relocations, you can see how we support corporate reloc

Last updated: March 2026 An international assignment is not only about visas, budgets or logistics. When employees receive clear support around housing, documentation, cultural adaptation and family-related needs, the transition tends to be smoother, with less friction for HR and a better overall experience for the person relocating. Why an International Assignment Is Not Just a Logistics Matter An international assignment can be fully compliant on paper and still create fric

Last updated: February 2026 The total duration of a corporate relocation to Colombia depends on the employee’s profile, the immigration pathway, and the speed of internal approvals (HR/Legal/Finance).As an official reference, once the visa study fee has been paid, the authority may take up to 30 calendar days to issue a decision. If the visa is valid for more than 3 months, the employee must complete the visa registration within 15 calendar days , depending on the place of i

Last updated: February 2026 Colombia requires advance immigration planning for corporate assignments: visa type, documentation, response times and local registration. This guide summarizes the step-by-step process (company and employee), an indicative timeline and a practical checklist so HR can start cases with fewer back-and-forths and clear follow-up. If your company is planning relocations, you can review our local coverage and operations in Colombia. What HR needs to sta

Guide for HR & Global Mobility: rotation vs. urban base, housing and immigration in Northern Chile This playbook helps HR and Global Mobility teams plan employee transfers to the Antofagasta–Calama hub, one of Northern Chile’s main centers for mining, energy, and industrial projects. It provides guidance to define assignment types (FIFO/rotation vs. urban base), corporate housing approaches, immigration coordination, and a practical checklist for operational teams, critical r

Last updated: February 2026. When a company relocates an executive to Chile, the most critical factor is clarity from day one: which pathway applies, what documentation is required, and which milestones and deadlines must be tracked. This guide outlines the corporate pathway commonly used for executive temporary residence in Chile, including key timelines, a practical checklist, and a simple tracker to help HR and Global Mobility teams manage the process and ensure a more pre

Last updated: February 2026 In Chile, most rental properties are priced in UF (Unidad de Fomento) , which directly impacts corporate budgets and internal approval processes. This guide explains how to plan housing for relocated employees: what renting in UF means, typical market requirements, the step-by-step corporate process, and how HR and Global Mobility teams can avoid delays. If your company is planning relocations, you can see how we manage corporate relocation progra

Corporate clients’ feedback on Immigration and Destination Services in LATAM and Spain. Fernando, Energy sector “I practically skipped the whole process. Everything was resolved at my convenience.” Alenxandre, Technology company “Thank you for all your time and support throughout the process. It was a pleasure working with the Holistic team in Argentina.” Nicolas, Aesthetics industry “Honestly, we are very happy with all the operations we have carried out with you in such a s

Examples of corporate assignments managed by Holistic in LATAM and Spain. CASE 1 — Temporary accommodation with multiple pets Industry / company type: Laboratory (multinational) Destination: Buenos Aires (Argentina) Situation: Search for a furnished three-bedroom temporary accommodation for an executive with three cats and one dog, under strict HR requirements. What Holistic did: Activated an extended search with specialized providers, filtered pet-friendly options that c