Relocating to India
Understand the country before you commit to the move.
43% verifiedIndia is a South Asian federal parliamentary republic, the world's most populous country, with a complex state-by-state regulatory landscape relevant to relocation and no EU/Schengen membership of its own.
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Life in India
What will life actually be like?
Where should I live?
Living: Major Cities
What will daily life cost?
Living: Cost of Living
What is healthcare like?
Healthcare: Average Costs
What about schools?
Living: Education
How will I bank?
Banking: Best Banks
How will I get around?
Living: Transportation
Cities
Where should I live?
Mumbai (India's financial capital) is the most expensive city for expats, with the widest range of international schools, healthcare, and career opportunities but the highest housing costs. Delhi (the capital region) and Bangalore (India's tech hub, home to many multinational offices) follow as the next most expensive and most commonly chosen expat destinations. Goa offers a lower-cost, more laid-back option popular with remote workers and retirees, though with fewer international schools and corporate job opportunities than the three major metros.
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Find your residency route
Your best route depends on how you plan to live, work and invest. These are the guides Atlas currently holds for India.
How do you plan to support yourself in India?
Residency: Citizenship
India does not permit dual citizenship, so full naturalization requires renouncing any other nationality and generally at least 12 years of lawful residence …
Residency: Digital Nomad Visa
India does not currently operate a dedicated Digital Nomad Visa programme. Foreign nationals intending to work remotely while staying in India should ensure …
Residency: Permanent Residency
India does not operate a broad permanent residency programme comparable to many other countries. Long-term residence is generally based on the visa category …
Residency: Processing Times
Processing times for Indian visas vary according to the visa category, nationality of the applicant, security checks and the completeness of the application.…
Residency: Required Documents
Documentation requirements depend on the visa category, purpose of travel and the applicant's individual circumstances. Additional documents may be requested…
Residency: Retirement Visa
India does not currently provide a dedicated retirement visa for foreign nationals. Individuals wishing to reside in India after retirement must qualify unde…
Residency: Visa Overview
India offers multiple visa categories for foreign nationals travelling for employment, business, study, research, medical treatment, tourism and long-term re…
Residency: Work Visa
India's main work-authorization route is the Employment Visa (E-Visa), for highly skilled professionals sponsored by an India-registered company, a multinati…
Property
A home is a relocation decision
Taxes
Understand the cost of your move
Banking
Banking
Healthcare
Healthcare
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Business
Business
Business: Accounting
Verified guideBusiness: Annual Compliance
Verified guideBusiness: Company Formation
Verified guideBusiness: Hiring Employees
Verified guideBusiness: Limited Company
Verified guideBusiness: Payroll
Verified guideBusiness: Social Security
Verified guideBusiness: Sole Proprietorship
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