Migration to India

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

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

Examples of Indian visas available to international entrepreneurs and business people include;

 

(i) Persons of Indian Origin (PIO Card)
The PIO scheme applies to people of Indian origin, defined through their birth or residency, or that of their parents or grandparents and offers a long-term Indian visa solution. PIO cards are granted for a period of fifteen years, and allow their holders to enjoy visa free travel in and out of India. PIO cards allow their holders to freely engage in work or study in India and after the minimum seven-year residency requirement the option to apply for Indian citizenship is available.

(ii) Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Overseas citizenship of India allows Persons of Indian Origin who have obtained citizenship of another nation, to acquire long-term leave to remain in India.

(iii) Indian Business Visas
An Indian business visa can be valid for between three months and five years and requires a letter from a sponsoring Indian company to be submitted along with an introductory letter from the employer in the applicant's country of residence. Business visas can be granted as a single or multiple entry variant and are designed to allow applicants to travel to India in order to pursue business activities, excluding employment, such as attending meetings and business conferences.

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

Healy Consultants offers personalised orientation programmes for international entrepreneurs planning migration to India. Typical programmes include introductions to banks to open personal bank accounts, visits to key points of business interest in the neighbouring countries around India, 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 India.

Before or following migration to India, Healy Consultants guides clients through all aspects of renting or buying a property in India, including in Delhi, Mumbai, Gujarat, Bangalore, Kolkata and Chennai. 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 India or international banks (for example in Singapore) to obtain property financing.

Before or following migration to India, some international entrepreneurs request tailored cross-cultural training programmes covering Indian business etiquette and protocols, as well as Hindi and Sanskrit language courses. Some clients request advice on communication, conflict management and negotiation, and sales and marketing techniques in India.

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