Visa Processing

Your move to the Middle East, handled with care.

We help the professionals we place secure single and family visas for the Gulf, so you can focus on the opportunity rather than the paperwork.

Introduction

A new role in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates or Qatar is one of the most rewarding moves an automotive professional can make. It can also feel daunting, particularly when a family is coming too. Which visa is right, what documents are needed, how long it all takes, and what happens once you arrive. We remove that uncertainty. When you are placed by HCP, visa support is part of the service, guided by people who make these moves happen every week.

What we help with

Single work visas. For the professional relocating on their own, we coordinate the employment visa and residency process end to end, working alongside your new employer and trusted local partners so nothing stalls and nothing is missed.

Family visas. If your partner and children are joining you, we help arrange the dependant visas and residency permits that allow them to live with you, so your family settles in together rather than apart.

The practical detail. From attestation of certificates and medical checks to Emirates ID, Iqama and residency stamping, we explain each step in plain language and tell you what to expect and when.

Life on arrival. We can point you towards guidance on housing, schooling, healthcare and banking, so the first weeks feel manageable rather than overwhelming.

How it Works

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1. You accept your role

Once your offer is agreed, we introduce you to our relocation support and confirm exactly which visa route applies to you and your family.

2. We prepare together

We give you a clear checklist of documents, help you get them in order, and coordinate directly with your employer’s mobility team and our in-country partners.

3. Application progresses

We keep the process moving, keep you informed at every stage, and stay reachable whenever a question arises.

5. You arrive with confidence

We make sure the final steps, from entry to residency, are understood and in hand, so you can start your new chapter without anxiety.

Reassurance

You will always have a single point of contact at HCP. Immigration rules differ by country and change from time to time, so we work with established local partners who specialise in Gulf mobility, and we make sure the advice you act on is current and correct. Our role is to make a complex process feel simple, and to make sure you and your family feel looked after from the first conversation to the day you land.

Important note

Visa requirements vary by country, employer and individual circumstances, and immigration regulations can change. The guidance we provide is practical support alongside your employer and qualified local partners, and it does not replace formal legal or immigration advice.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. We support both the professional relocating alone and those bringing a partner and children, and we help arrange the dependant visas that allow your family to live with you.

Yes. When we place you in a Gulf role, coordinating your visa and relocation is part of how we look after you.

We support moves across the Gulf, with the greatest activity in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain.

Timescales vary by country and role, and we will give you a realistic expectation at the outset and keep you updated throughout.

We can guide you towards trusted information on schooling and housing, so your family’s arrival is as smooth as your own.

Thinking about a move to the Gulf. Let us make the practical side effortless. Speak to our relocation team or explore roles in the Middle East.

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