Which countries are most welcoming foreign applicants (MBB)?

Hey there,

Not to discourage you but all the places you mentioned are going to be super competitive and more so due to the current COVID situation specially in US and Europe. Most English speaking countries are welcoming of good talent & most (if not all) big consulting firms help out with Visa process as well- but mind you this is getting stricter as well- US new visa ban is till end Mar, UK moved to points based system etc.

Its important that you look at your credentials (education, work experience etc) and work out a plan & options. Some ideas below:

• MBA then Consulting
• Internal transfer from your current company & then switch to consulting
• Networking and get referred now

Good Luck!

Hello!

I agree with what has been said before: usually, the best strategy is to aim for those countries where you already have VISA/working permit. Now that the pool of applicants is bigger and there are less offers, even more.

This said, there are plenty of places.

I would recommend you to do a list, prioritize them, and then look for referrals and connections before making your move. This always helps a lot.

Hope it helps!

Best,

Clara

Hi there,

since there is a lot of competition, the companies are free to choose from a pretty big number of candidates who already have all the documentation in order. So the idea is to aim at countries where you have a work permit.

Hope it was helpful,

Cheers

GB

Hi there,

Honestly, in general it's quite hard if you don't have a visa or citizenship in the country in which you are applying.

That said, if you're fluent in English I would recommend trying the following offices:

• US
• UK
• Canada
• Netherlands
• UAE

Good luck!

(editiert)

Hi,

I would consider the countries where you can already work legally. Consulting companies will help you with the visa only in rare cases:

• Post-MBA
• If you have unique expertise
• Visa is easily obtainable with your current citizenship

Best

Hi there,

I confirm Singapore is very strict in this period. Even long-term visa holders (I am one of them) have their challenges in moving in and out of the country.

Dubai is probably the place where you can find easier to apply as a foreigner. It is very important that you have a referral, in particular if you don’t have any connection with the region. You can find more on referrals at the link below:

https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/hey-everyonehope-all-is-well-3176

Best,
Francesco

Hi,

Unfortunately, I think you need a work permit for a smooth application process.

Best,

Antonello

Hi,

I would say in general it will be difficult to work in foreign country unless you have some sort of connection to the country, e.g. Study, family member who is citizen, past working experience.

Dubai use to be the easier country but no one can tell at times of Covid-19. I would suggest to start in your home country, prove yourself and then transfer internally.

Best,
Iman