Tips to relocate in India

Living in India may be much different than visiting for a few weeks. There are many reasons to relocate to India ; family issues, financial problem, new job, the list can go on. The reason doesn't matter but you may perhaps be uncomfortable with certain factors like culture, climate customs, money, languages, etc. Here are some important tips to follow to make your shift easier.


 


Before you plan to relocate or move to India , confirm and check certain important points. If you wish to carry your pet to the new country, learn the rules first. The flight which you board will have containers for pets or some may not even allow pets. You will want to take along household items but some of them are restricted so carry fewer luggages, only the necessary and permitted ones. It's better to confirm the conditions than to miss your flight.

If you had a health policy in the foreign country, talk to the insurance company enquiring if and how much applicable is the current policy in India . You may have to renew it or change the scheme or have to opt for a new policy itself. But you cannot lose the money you have invested so plan well before you leave. Your cell phone service is another important factor. Before you leave you will surely want to call India for various reasons, especially to confirm your accommodation and job. Once you are in India , international calling is what you would be doing to keep in touch with your family and friends living abroad. You have more questions in mind but don't forget to hire a relocating company.

If you are moving for your employer; finding a job should be fairly easy. Professional jobs such as of teaching, accountants and doctors are plentiful, if you've the proper knowledge and training. If you're to be paid in dollars instead of rupees, then you'll need to open a Resident Foreign Currency (RFC) account. 1 US dollar equals about 44 rupees, the official monetary unit of India . When you arrive in India , you'll need to state any money, travelers' checks or bank notes at customs.

India is progressing well and is now similar to the US in terms of housing, shopping, schools and technology.

Another thing to consider before you relocate to India is the difference in celebrations; Indians festivals, community events, and national holidays. In fact, there are about 43 holidays per year. India 's Independence Day is the 15th of August, flying the national flag and kites are the most admired way to symbolize the freedom they earned.

You also need to learn Hindi; some common words are: "Namaste" means "Hello", "Kripaya" means "please" and "Namaste/Tata" means "goodbye".

Lisa Beckar from Rebtel Network