Migration to the UAE

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

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

As many as 16 varied categories of visas and health insurance have been made mandatory under this new system for all visa types. The new visa regime in UAE will permit visitors of all nationalities. These include (i) Entry Visa for UAE State Residents, (ii) Entry Visa for UAE State Resident's Companions (iii) Mission Entry Visa. For more information on all the 16 types of visas, please refer to UAE Visa Application Website.

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

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

Prior to or following migration to the UAE, Healy Consultants guides clients through all aspects of renting or buying a property in the UAE, including in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ajman, Ras al-Khaimah and Sharjah. 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 UAE or international banks (for example in Singapore) to obtain property financing.

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

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