ARTICLE: Take A Flier And Move to India!
Date Added: 2007-05-30
Sometimes you just need an entirely new start. If you are looking for a new start in an exotic, but inexpensive, location, why not take a flier on India
India is a beautiful, exotic country which is one of the fastest growing business centers in the world. Because many jobs are being outsourced to India, many Americans are being sent to India to help train new employees and set up companies. Relocating to India can seem like a daunting task. With some planning, relocating can be less difficult than you would imagine. |
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Many companies provide housing to those relocating to India. If you are not provided housing, you will need to locate appropriate housing as one of your first orders of business. Foreigners can not own land in India, so you will have to rent a home. Finding a home in India is similar to finding a home in the United States. You will have a wide variety of residences to chose from. You can find homes and apartments that are both furnished and unfurnished. You can go through a rental agency, but keep in mind that they are likely to assume that because you are from the United States you will want an expensive, luxury residence. If you would be comfortable in a more simple home, make sure you make your preferences known.
When you transfer your personal goods into India, you might be charged a duty on them. Typically those who are moving to India can bring in their goods duty-free if they are planning to stay for two years. There are specific requirements that must be met, so before you begin packing for your journey, make sure you know whether you will required to pay any money to bring your goods into the country.
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| Prior to moving to India, you should gather all your important documents together. You must have a visa to enter the country if you are not a citizen of India. There are various forms of visas available, so you should make sure that you know which ones applies to your particular situation.
India also has some specific requirements regarding items that are not allowed to brought into the country by those relocating. You are not allowed to bring any pornographic material or anything that would be deemed obscene by the custom agents. Narcotics, ammunition and firearms are also not permitted. You are allowed to bring a cat, dog or parrot, as long as you are able to provide a veterinarian’s certificate. A relocation service with experience in moving people to India might prove useful in helping you determine what you can and cannot bring with you.
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