| Have you always been drawn to the exotic beauty | | | | cities, but isn't reliable in rural areas. Service has |
| and mystery of India? Have you thought about | | | | expanded and improved in recent years, but heavy |
| moving there to experience the many treasures such | | | | workloads for technicians may cause delays in repairs |
| as The Taj Mahal, curries, teas, spices, silk fabrics, | | | | and installations. During the rainy season, landline |
| etc. Below, I'll help you discover everything on how | | | | service to remote areas often is interrupted. |
| to relocate to India: | | | | 6. Driving in India is not for the fainthearted. The |
| 1. Foreign nationals must have a resident/business | | | | unwritten rule of traffic is that smaller yields to |
| work/entry visa. It's best to ensure you have a job | | | | bigger. Cows, which are sacred to Hindus, always |
| setup In India prior to moving to help relieve any | | | | have the right of way. Almost all expatriates with |
| financial issues that may arise. | | | | families have their own car, and in many cases, also a |
| 2. Goods will have to be shipped out within 30 days | | | | driver. Some city dwellers are able to get by without |
| of the owner arriving in India in the event of a delay. | | | | a car, relying instead on taxis. |
| Plan ahead and determine which personal belongings | | | | 7. If you plan to relocate to India, it is fairly easy to |
| you will need before you relocate to India. | | | | find most staple food items, but the quality tends to |
| 3. India has an extensive banking infrastructure with | | | | vary and the prices are relatively high. 'Western' |
| national and local banking services readily available. | | | | items are found most often in specialty shops at |
| Most expatriates find it convenient to have a local | | | | premium prices. Each neighborhood has at least one |
| account for day-to-day living expenses. | | | | small shopping area for basic household goods. |
| 4. Adequate to excellent private health care is | | | | India doesn't have to be a dream. You could be living |
| available in Delhi and other major cities. Those who | | | | and working there, enjoying the sights and scents of |
| can afford to pay have access to well-equipped, | | | | this beautiful country. Review the tips I've mentioned |
| modern facilities and highly-trained staff. Private | | | | to help you decide whether or not you want to |
| health care is available and used by expatriates. | | | | relocate to India. |
| 5. Telephone service is adequate to excellent in the | | | | |