Openrelo

Openrelo: structured relocation and immigration support for Spain

Openrelo is a relocation and immigration service provider focused on moves to Spain. It serves both individual professionals relocating independently and companies supporting international hires and transferees. The company describes its approach as combining digital tools with expert guidance, structured around immigration, relocation and integration.

The Openrelo Method

The company presents a preventive, structured methodology designed to give clients control without leaving them unsupported. Its stated principles are:

• Preventive approach: anticipating common issues early to avoid costly mistakes before they become problems.
• Guided autonomy: clients remain in control of their journey, with clear structure and expert guidance at every stage rather than only when problems arise.
• Modular and flexible: services adapt to individuals and companies of any size, without rigid packages or unnecessary commitments.

Services for professionals and companies

Openrelo offers two main service lines. For professionals, it provides personal relocation support with clear steps, tools and expert guidance for those managing a move without a corporate package. For companies, it offers end-to-end employee relocation designed to reduce HR workload, prevent issues early and improve retention. The company states that its services can be used for a single relocation or scaled across multiple employees, with modular and flexible support in either case.

Immigration and visa expertise

Immigration and visa expertise is part of the service. Openrelo manages requirements, documentation and compliance from the start, and coordinates specialised input seamlessly within the process when required. The company also states that it centralises documentation, status updates and communications in one structured service, giving HR teams visibility and reducing repetitive questions.

Leadership and experience

Openrelo was founded by professionals with over 20 years of experience in global mobility and international operations. The team includes:

• Ira Elisa Lemmetyinen, Founder & CEO: over 20 years in international mobility, having led complex projects and co-founded one of Spain's leading firms in the sector. Based in Madrid and originally from Finland.
• Emilina Bastidas, Co-founder & Global Mobility Legal Lead: a lawyer with over ten years specialising in immigration law, supported by an MBA and an international professional background. She previously led the legal function alongside Ira at one of Spain's leading firms in the sector.
• Anika Fischer, Customer Experience Lead: over ten years in international mobility, with prior roles as Country Manager in Finland and Global Head of Mobility for a multinational gaming company.

Company background

Openrelo was created to rethink the traditional relocation model, which the founders saw as largely designed for traditional expat packages and large corporate budgets rather than the increasingly diverse and independent talent shaping today's global workforce. The company states that it combines proven corporate standards with a more flexible, accessible approach prioritising structure, clarity and human decision-making over rigid processes.

Additional information

The website includes a blog with articles on international employee adaptation and recruitment planning. The company also indicates that it publishes occasional updates on immigration, relocation and integration. Testimonials on the site currently contain placeholder text and are not presented as verified client feedback.