Spanish immigration is currently receiving more and more attention from more and more people, but what is the real situation after immigration? Let’s follow along today to see what benefits immigrants can enjoy in Spain?

The current situation of Spanish immigration

The trend and distribution of Chinese immigrants

The number of Chinese immigrants increased by 31% between 2010 and 2018. Among them, Catalonia and Madrid have become the main gathering places for Chinese. During the same period, the number of Chinese in the Madrid region increased by 33%. As far as the Madrid region is concerned, the city of Madrid has become the first choice for Chinese, and there are also a certain number of Chinese in Parla, Getafe, Alcala de Henares and Fuenlabrada.

From the perspective of gender distribution, the proportion of Chinese male and female immigrants is relatively balanced.

The emergency crisis has little impact on immigrants

Social security data in the Madrid region reflect that the majority of migrant workers come from Romania and China. However, when it comes to self-employed business owners, the Chinese perform well, accounting for a quarter of the total number of immigrant business owners in the Madrid region.

Among all Chinese living in Spain, 36.6% began to live in Spain between 2007 and 2011; in addition, a considerable number of Chinese came to live in Spain between 2012 and 2018. This also shows that the Chinese's enthusiasm for traveling to Spain has not been greatly affected by the economic crisis, which is obviously different from immigrants from other countries in this regard.

The second type of unemployment benefit

In terms of work conditions, the Chinese perform well. According to regional immigration statistics in 2018, only 7.42% of Chinese are unemployed, and 72.16% of Chinese have their own jobs. Pablo said that the survey results fully demonstrate that Chinese immigrants have made certain contributions to Madrid's economy and that Chinese immigrants have the virtue of hard work.

In addition, Pablo said that Chinese people can receive unemployment benefits after losing their jobs. But after receiving unemployment benefits, if you still have not found a job, you can also apply for another type of subsidy, namely the Minimum Income Guarantee Benefit (Renta Minima Garantizada). The amount of this subsidy is generally between 400 and 700 euros. Pablo revealed that so far, very few Chinese have applied for the subsidy. This may be because the Chinese are able to find new jobs quickly after losing their jobs, but it may also be because they do not understand this information.

Chinese education, housing, medical care and residence

According to statistics, 9.05% of Chinese immigrants have received education above university level.

Currently, most Chinese live in rented houses, and Chinese who own real estate account for 12.3% of the total Chinese immigrants in the Madrid region. Most Chinese have no domestic financial burden, and the proportion of Chinese who need to remit money to family members in China is only 16.94%.

From the perspective of public medical services, most Chinese have medical insurance cards, but 36.6% of the Chinese stated in the questionnaire that they have no demand for public medical services.

Introduction to Spanish immigrant life

Weather

The climate in Spain is divided into three main types, the Mediterranean climate in the south, the continental climate in the center and the northwest Atlantic climate. Most cities in Spain have an average of 300 days of sunshine a year. The weather in southern cities, especially coastal cities, is sunny almost every day, but the climate is not dry. Even if you go out at noon on a very hot day, you will be accompanied by a cool breeze. , even if it rains, it won’t rain all day.

In addition to the weather, what is more worth mentioning is Spain’s Sunny Beach. The Sunshine Coast is located on the Mediterranean coast of southern Spain, with a length of more than 200 kilometers. It is known as one of the six most perfect beaches in the world, and also one of the most beautiful beaches in Spain. One of the four major tourist areas. The coast is connected to nearly a hundred small and medium-sized towns, and many originally sparsely populated coastal villages have now become one of the most popular tourist resorts in Europe.

When it comes to food, we really can’t stop. Spain’s representative food is Spanish ham (Jamón). It has an attractive yellow color on the outside and a delicate crimson texture on the inside. It needs to be cut with a long knife when used. When you eat a thin slice, the taste is sweet and attractive, and the delicate oil melts on the tongue like snowflakes, leaving an unforgettable aroma in your mouth. Usually, during Christmas, Spaniards carry a whole ham home. Enjoy it slowly during the festival.

If you travel to Valencia, you must not miss the famous local paella. The paella looks great. The yellow rice grains are made from the precious spice saffron, and the rice is dotted with countless saffron. Shrimps, crabs, black clams, clams, oysters, squid... are steaming and mouthwatering.

Tourism

In terms of tourism, Spain ranks first in the number of tourists it receives every year. It ranks third in the world, and its tourism revenue ranks second in the world.

Spain has a temperate maritime climate, with mild climate throughout, four distinct seasons, not too hot in summer and not too cold in winter. There are many rivers in the territory, evenly distributed, and the natural scenery is very beautiful. It is a tourism powerhouse in the world, and its tourism revenue ranks first in the world. Four major tourist areas: tropical scenery—Canary Islands; Costa del Sol—Mediterranean beaches; Mediterranean baths—Balearic Islands; and ancient cultural city—Madrid.

Barcelona is a world-famous port city and tourist city. The seaside has a pleasant climate and sunny weather, forming a series of beautiful bays. The sun, sandy beaches, romantic Spanish style and charming Mediterranean scenery here attract tens of thousands of tourists from all over the world every year.

Bullfighting

Speaking of Spain, the first thing people think of is Spanish bullfighting. Bullfighting is the quintessence of Spain, popular all over the country, and famous all over the world. Although from the perspective of animal protection, bullfighting is currently People are controversial about this, but as an ancient tradition unique to Spain, it has been preserved to this day and is welcomed by many people. The bullfighting season is from March to October. During the bullfighting season, two events are held every Thursday and Sunday. If it falls on festivals and national celebrations, you can watch it every day.

Education

Spain’s current education system is mainly divided into pre-school education, universal education, bachelor’s education, higher education and vocational training. Children aged 2 to 3 can voluntarily attend small classes in kindergarten, and children aged 4 to 5 can attend large classes. National kindergartens are free, as is compulsory universal education (6 to 16 years old), and transportation and canteens are also free. The target of universal education is children aged 6 to 14 years. Three years in junior primary school, two years in senior primary school, and three years in junior high school.

Spanish public universities are also free of charge for undergraduate and doctoral studies. International students enjoy the same treatment. Depending on the school, they only need to pay a registration fee of about 300-500 euros per year. The Universities of Salamanca and Granada in Spain are among the oldest universities in Europe.

Football

Football Paradise If you are a fan, I believe I don’t need to say anything more. Watch a football match and shout wildly like the local fans. If you win, celebrate with the local fans. In Madrid, go to the Plaza de la Harvest, and in Barcelona, ??go to the Canardas Fountain Square.

When you come to Madrid, there seems to be a place you have to go to. It doesn’t matter whether you are a fan or not, because it is the pride of the entire city - the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, the home of Real Madrid. It has achieved so many achievements for Real Madrid. The glory of the Madrid team, Ronaldo, Zidane and many other world-class stars have run on this green field, and countless die-hard fans have cheered for their beloved team here. Here, the Spaniards seem to show their passion to the world to the greatest extent. I think you who come here will be infected by the atmosphere, put down your reserve, and leave your cheering voice in this holy land of dreams for countless people.

Spanish immigration benefits

Free public medical care for all: family doctors can make appointments at any time

Spain implements free public medical care for all. This mechanism is called As a "national health system", it has three major characteristics: universality, welfare, and publicity of funding sources. Spanish law stipulates that all people have the right to medical services, including not only Spanish citizens, but also foreigners who have obtained legal residence status. After paying social security and applying for a medical card, you can use the card to receive free medical treatment in Spanish public hospitals. Your spouse and children who are not working will also enjoy free medical care. In addition to the policy holder himself, family members of the policy holder can also apply for a medical card and enjoy free medical care. In other words, as long as one person is insured, the whole family can enjoy public medical care, which is an excellent benefit in Spain. For example, if the father of the family pays social security, his wife and children who are unemployed can apply for medical cards.

Most people will choose their own family doctor at the community hospital closest to their home. If the whole family has a disease, they will make an appointment with this family doctor and go to the corresponding public hospital for treatment according to the family doctor's arrangement. Most diseases are treated for free, even cancer and organ transplantation are free. Giving birth is free. The medical level of public hospitals is also very high. It can be said that Spanish public medical care is the best part of all benefits. After paying social security, everyone can receive a medical insurance card (Tarjeta Sanitaria). With the medical insurance card, you can receive free medical treatment in all public hospitals and community hospitals near your residence.

Free compulsory education: 6-16 years old

As a traditional developed capitalist country, the Spanish education system is similar to that of most EU countries. Basic free education is compulsory before the age of 16. One foreign language is English. Spanish citizens, including foreigners who have obtained legal residence status, are entitled to free basic education. There are no high sponsorship fees, no sky-high school district housing, and no need to meet all kinds of harsh conditions. After the age of 16, they are free to choose courses for further education (vocational and technical school or high school), but they do not have to take the college entrance examination. After graduating from high school, you can apply to attend other prestigious schools in your country or around the world. Spanish citizens and foreigners with legal residence status receive low tuition fees (registration fees). Non-EU students need to pay high tuition fees (registration fees).

Taking the Autonomous University of Barcelona as an example, non-EU international students need to pay a tuition fee (registration fee) of about 10,000 euros, while Spanish citizens and foreigners with legal residence status only need to pay a tuition fee (registration fee) of about 1,000 euros to 2,000 euros. Since 2013, Spanish universities have accepted the "Bologna" reform and uniformly adopted the European standard model of higher education, with four years for undergraduates, one to two years for masters, and four years for doctoral degrees. Academic qualifications and degrees are recognized worldwide.

Retirement and pension: You can receive a pension at the age of 65

In the 2018 list of the best retirement paradises in the world, Spain ranked 7th. The retirement age in Spain is older than that in our country: it is 65 years old for both men and women (some professions allow retirement before the age of 65), and you can apply for a pension after retirement. The new minimum retirement pension in 2019 is 788.9 euros per month. Even the elderly who do not have the conditions to retire (have not paid social security or have paid for different years) can still apply for a pension (the standard in 2019 is 369.9 euros/month) if they have no other financial income. The specific conditions are: Spanish citizens, or Spanish immigrants from other countries with legal residence permits in Spain.

Whether they are Spanish citizens or Spanish immigrants, the helpless elderly or the elderly whose income is less than the minimum standard can receive a small amount of subsidies from the government to maintain the minimum standard of living, or be sent to Go to a nursing home and get care. Anyone over 65 years old, regardless of nationality, as long as they have legal residency in Spain, can buy monthly subway and bus passes for the elderly with their proof of identity (residence permit), and the fares are much cheaper than normal fares. Many tourist attractions also offer discounts on tickets for 65-year-olds. The social welfare departments of various district governments have also set up activity centers for the elderly, organizing various interest activities for the elderly for free, such as painting, dancing, musical instruments, etc. According to data released by the Spanish Ministry of Employment and Social Security on the same day, Spanish contributory pension expenditures in June 2018 were 8.748 billion euros, a year-on-year increase of 3%; the average pension was 1,063.1 euros, a year-on-year increase of 2%.

Maternity and child allowance: will be restored to 600 euros in 2018

In Spain, every mother will receive a subsidy of 3,000 euros as an incentive for women to have children. However, this benefit has been canceled due to the economic crisis, but the government promises that as the economy picks up, this benefit will gradually be restored, returning to 600 euros in 2019. At the same time, each newborn child will receive a monthly subsidy of 100 euros until the child is three years old.

If the mother is employed, in addition to enjoying 4 months of maternity leave, the insurance bureau will also repay the salary for these 4 months. Father gets 4 weeks maternity leave. According to the new law just passed this year, starting from next year, father's maternity leave will be extended to 5 weeks. During maternity leave, the company must pay 100% of employees' wages to allow pregnant women to raise their children at home with peace of mind.

If there are 2 or more children in the family, each child can receive a subsidy equivalent to 120 euros. These subsidies are mainly used for the children's expenses such as buying books when they go to school, participating in various activities, taking care of them during vacations, and attending interest classes. When the time comes for their children to go to college, families with more than two children can receive priority scholarships and tuition exemptions.

Spain’s infant health care system is also very complete. Usually, in the first year of life, a baby will go to a regular pediatrician for a developmental checkup every month; when 1-3 years old, it will be done every 3 months; when 3-14 years old, it will be done once a year. It is a common standard in EU countries. When a baby becomes unwell, doctors often provide parents with some non-drug home treatments first.

Naturalization of newborns: Naturalization after one year of living in Spain

Newborns born in Spain can immediately become Spanish citizens after living with their parents in Spain for one year. . Once your children are naturalized, they become Spanish citizens and enjoy all rights in Spain.