International entrepreneurs find migration to the Bahamas straightforward thanks to Healy Consultants' comprehensive relocation services. Our services related to migration to the Bahamas include:

Assistance obtaining a Bahamian employment and residence visas from the Department of Immigration . To assist migration to the Bahamas, Healy Consultants helps entrepreneurs and their families of all nationalities obtain permits allowing them to live and work in the Bahamas. Healy Consultants’ fee to assist our client obtain a Bahamian work permit US$4,950.

Listed below are the visas applicable to business people and entrepreneurs in the Bahamas;

 

i) Permanent Residence - Persons who wish to take up permanent residence in the Bahamas must provide tangible evidence that they are not likely to become a charge on the nation. Along with this, investing US$250,000 on Bahamian Real Estate would grant you with almost automatic permanent residence status.

ii) Work Permit - In order for a foreigner to work in the Bahamas, they must obtain a work permit, which is only valid for that specific person and position.

 

For more information and a more comprhensive list of visa types in the Bahamas, please refer to this website.

To support the visa application, Healy Consultants prepares a comprehensive business plan detailing our client's proposed business activities in the Bahamas, a market analysis and financial projections, and a convincing outline of reasons for migration to the Bahamas.

Healy Consultants offers personalised orientation programmes for international entrepreneurs planning migration to the Bahamas. Typical programmes include introductions to banks to open personal bank accounts, visits to key points of business interest in the neighbouring countries around the Bahamas, as well as tours of commercial and residential property (see also point 5 below), international schools (see also point 6 below), social clubs and recreational facilities. In summary, Healy Consultants offers a one-stop service for migration to the Bahamas.

Prior to or following migration to the Bahamas, Healy Consultants guides clients through all aspects of renting or buying a property in the Bahamas. We arrange property viewings according to client specifications and budget, provide assistance with the drafting of lease agreements, and arranging for efficient connection of utilities. Furthermore, Healy Consultants provides introductions to the Bahamas or international banks (for example in Singapore) to obtain property financing.

Prior to or following migration to the Bahamas, Healy Consultants assists clients to find suitable schools in the Bahamas for their children. Examples of assistance provided includes providing information on international school fees, waiting lists and curricula.

Prior to or following migration to the Bahamas, some international entrepreneurs request tailored cross-cultural training programmes covering Bahamian business etiquette and protocols, as well as English language courses. Some clients request advice on communication, conflict management and negotiation, and sales and marketing techniques in the Bahamas.