What do I need to know about moving to India?

Whenever you move to a country, you need to have thorough knowledge about it. Hence, proper research needs to be done. Visiting India could be one of the most exciting decisions because, as a country, India is growing and is one of the wealthiest countries in terms of culture. The economy and Industry of India is becoming more robust with each passing day. For the ex-pats, India has become one of the favourite destinations. The overall population and the diversity of the country are dizzying. When you move from a western country to India, you will experience a drastic change in everything right from the language, climate, culture, traditions, dressing sense, etc. 

  

Visa and Paper Work Needed?

 

Citizens of other countries planning to visit India must get an e-TV, i.e., a Tourist visa, to enter India. Also, if you will be working in India, then you will require an employment visa. To apply for an employment visa, you would need to be a confirmed employer in the Indian company or the India branch or intend to work. To continue to stay in India post the 180 days, you will be required to register at the Foreigners' Regional Registration Office (FRRO) in a span of 14 days when you arrive in India. 

 

Cost of Living:

 

Especially if you are shifting from a western country to an Indian country, you will see India to be cheap as the cost of living here is much lesser. Most ex-pats stay either in Mumbai or Delhi, as they are the most developed cities and metro cities. In India, prices are mainly influenced by the location, but you also bargain properly and get huge discounts. 

 

 Finance Setup:

 

For the ex-pats or moving here permanently, you will still be required to open a 'Non-Resident' account with the banks. India is home to several international banks such as Citibank, HSBC, Royal Bank of Scotland, SBI etc. Once you have an account in India, you will be required to register with a company that will allow you to transfer all the funds from your origin country to your Indian bank. 

Getting Work:

 

As the populated nation in the world, it indeed has a big competition in every industry. In India, there are double job seekers for the job. However, India has seen substantial economic growth in many sectors, including science, technology, mining, etc. The other entities, such as Finance, media, are also growing slowly. In India, just like other countries, personal preferences play a huge role. Hence, make sure your network is correct in the country and form some of the great connections to land you in an outstanding MNC with a high paycheck. 

 

When it comes to schooling and colleges, India has some great public and international schools' options. Hence, you can choose for your children depending on your liking. Many Indian schools and colleges come in the global rankings for their education, extra-curricular activities, and overall development.