New members of the India forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019

Hello,
We are a small family that is planning to move to Banglore in August 2019. We have not looked for any jobs & accomodation yet. Having lived in USA for 15 plus year our biggest fear is the pollution and traffic which we want to avoid as much as possible. We have a 9 year old for whom we are looking for an international school with IB curriculum. It's a big transition and we are bit nervous.

Things we don't have or don't know how (yet) are:

1. Aadhar card
2.Bank account
3.No idea about anything in Banglore or in fact any other city.
4. School systems. Our daughter is not comfortable even to discuss about the topic. Hope she will be ok.
5. Not sure of Job search.
6. How to look for a place to live?

In New Jersey atleast it's easy to pick a place to live...go for the best schools! Since transportation is there to the city never had issues.

Please advise and share your thoughts. Thank you for your time.

Hello !

My names T-Kay,I'm from Zimbabwe. New in Mumbai.  Looking to make friends and to socialize with fellow expats because right now I have none, sad story haha

Hello,

Please don't be nervous first of all. I am not sure on why did you made the decision for shifting prior not looking for job and accommodation and why Bangalore only?
India is a wonderful country with lovely citizens willing to help. I would request your to explore , New Delhi, Gurugram, Haryana and Hyderabad, Telangana too as your option.

I will guide you on how to proceed for the following:

1. Aadhar card:Are you Indian Citizen/ NRI/foreigner.

Aadhar Card can be made easily by visiting the Aadhar centres with required documents like address proof, identity proof etc

2.Bank account:

Easy to open in a Private bank but they too will want address proof and identity proof. Once Aadhar is available then you can use it as a proof subsequently

3. No idea about anything in Banglore or in fact any other city:

New Delhi, Gurugram Hyderabad and Bangalore are cities where lot of MNCs are there and mostly IT

4. School systems. Our daughter is not comfortable even to discuss about the topic.: You have lot many good schools in these cities and if you are exploring Delhi then you also have American Embassy School which teaches the same curriculum. There are many IB, IGCSE schools available. These schools in Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru and Hyderabad will have students from multiple countries, so she may make up easily and may not miss her friends

5. Not sure of Job search:

Please suggest area and your qualifications and may be I can help

6. How to look for a place to live?

Please finalize city first based on Job and admission. Please act fast as admission process have started

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Regards

Hello Im new here.
I havent been in any country outside the Philippines but I wish I could go to India If theres a chance

Hello
I am Aisha, from Egypt. I am new to Expat but living in Delhi since 2017.
I would like to share my story and more importantly listen to others' stories.
Thanks

First of all nice to know that you are moving to India after 18 years stay in US. I also done the same but after 5 years firstly I moved to Bangalore, now moved to Mumbai.

There are lot of good schools in Bangalore, climatewise very nice city, eventhough traffic block is cumbersome. I am sure you will find it good.

Basically where you hails from India, everything depends upon your root too. Aadhar, PAN and things can be made very easily since now a days everything on line.

If you have any more queries please let me know, something can be addressed.

Regards
Vasudevan

I just move  from dubai to Mumbai  after 12 years in UAE
Im Egyptian and still searching for friends to share time  with
Very difficult to fond arabs here . I try to manage

Hi everyone, I'm new here.

Originally from Mumbai and have worked in USA and uk.


Looking for career opportunities in Europe and Singapore now - ping me if you can help!

Hello everyone,

Maybe I'm moving to the north of India "Chandigrah" soon and I need informations about the life and living cost in there.

Thank you

Hi Kholita
I have lived in Chandigarh and can be of some help.
Let me know if there is anything specific that is worrying you.

Thanks

Rahul Monga

Dear kholita
Chandigarh is a well planned city and the cost of living is similar to Delhi. It is has a good nightlife too.

Thanks for being helpful,

I'll let u know once I be there

God Bless u

You are welcome.
Regards

Hello Everyone,
i am New bee here, honestly i have no idea how would i start here.

i am Indonesian and planning to move to CHennai, would be appreciate if you guys can help and assist me.
Do we have Indonesian community in Chennai?

THank you so  much and kind regards

Salam belal.
Hows u?
Just text me back if u r still looking for friends.
I am an Indian doctor, looking to expand my friend circle

Hi, I'm living in Forte Kochi. I have a year long visa and am teaching English here. It'd be great to meet up with any other expats living here. If you're out there, lemme know

Hello all. Am Amruth. Currently in Middle East. Shortly shifting to Mumbai. Looking to meet new friends (from 🏳️‍🌈 ).

Hi there.

Am a writer and comedian, staying in Delhi. Any meetups happening anytime soon?

Hi everyone, I'm Davishna. From Fiji and living in Mumbai for over a year now. Would love to connect with the Mumbai expat crowd

Hello to all.  I'm Andrew, originally from the USA, but have been in SE Asia for the past nearly 10 years (Vietnam, then Malaysia, then back to Vietnam).  My company has now transferred me here to Hyderabad, and so I have to start all over trying to figure out a new city...where to go for shopping, eating, socializing, etc. etc.

I must admit, I am a bit unsure about this new experience as Hyderabad is certainly more chaotic and in a state of "growing" than any place I have lived previously, so any help would be greatly appreciated.

Hello,

My name is Lindy and my partner and I (plus our dog) will be moving to Goa in January for his job. My partner is originally from Kolkata and has spent the 5 years in Canada so moving will be easy for him. I'm from the UK. I'm wondering how easy it will be to get a job and the relevant visas to live there. I have a PhD in fisheries biology and research experience. Also wondering how easy it will be for pets to adapt. I'm not too worried about the heat as it regularly reaches the mid 30's where we live now and the humidity it high. Also a little nervous about safety but excited for something new and a slower pace of life.

Hello everyone.
I'm younes ... I currently live in Morocco .. but i really want to move to india for work ... But mainly because my gf is living there ... If anyone can help me .. I'll be more than grateful ...

Am Dr.Bency Lal Kumar P Thomas was completed bachelor degree homeopathy medicine and surgery from India in 2009.
I start my career in Medical claims processing for the last five years.
I have worked as senior claim administrator in UAE,
Currently working in Qatar as Medical claims officer.
Am looking for the right fit.

Hii
This is Alim Husain  am from India  I want live in Europe in Netharlands .I want prove my hard work,social work  specialist I can do  any hard work for the career....if anybody can help me please pleas

Hello everybody

I'm Maria. I live in England but we are planning to move to India with my fiance to travel for at least a year around the region. Just wanted to say hello!

Loudparrot33 Welcome to expat forum india 

Hi, Lindy, I'm Joy. First time posting here, so my intro will be further downthread. I'm also planning a move to Goa in 2020. Might be March, might be earlier. Maybe we'll meet up?

Hello, everyone! I am Joy. I live in the USA right now and am planning to move to Goa in 2020 -- might be March, might be earlier. I visited India in early 2001 for the Maha Kumbh Mela in Allahabad, so I know how chaotic Indian society is and how *different* it is from Western society. I loved the visit and I am looking forward to this life change. I will be sharing a house with my filmmaking partner and his daughter, to save $. He is from India and is returning from 2 decades (off and on) in the US. With coworking spaces  and expat businesses booming in Goa, I'm sure there will be plenty of meetups and new friends!

Welcome to Expat INDIA 

laughingsun wrote:

Hello, everyone! I am Joy. I live in the USA right now and am planning to move to Goa in 2020 -- might be March, might be earlier. I visited India in early 2001 for the Maha Kumbh Mela in Allahabad, so I know how chaotic Indian society is and how *different* it is from Western society. I loved the visit and I am looking forward to this life change. I will be sharing a house with my filmmaking partner and his daughter, to save $. He is from India and is returning from 2 decades (off and on) in the US. With coworking spaces  and expat businesses booming in Goa, I'm sure there will be plenty of meetups and new friends!

Hi everyone
I am thet htoo , a new bee in new delhi  for 3 weeks ago and I ll be here till next year and want to make new friends .

Hi everyone,

3 weeks now in Gurgaon....my goodness the smog is something new to me! Will be here for the next 6 months....looking for friends.

hi everyone,
I live permanently in Chennai with my Polish-Indian family (2+3). We will be moving out shortly to Indian village, still in Tamil Nadu to set up a self-sustainable organic farm.
I'm interested in photography, blogging, running and homeschooling activities.

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Currently, I have 4+ years of Experience in Core Marketing, Digital Marketing and Finance I am zealous about the work I do, I keep expanding my domain of learning.

Currently, I am working as a Digital Marketing Expert in Techive Ltd. I am managing the marketing domain of Techive and BrainMate.

Hi Everyone,
My name is Terence Francis Rodrigues,
I have got a job offer in Maldives as a Teacher, I am looking out for a accommodation which is decent.
I prefer to have a single room with attached bath room and a ward robe. The contract is for one year.
Please let me know where can i accommodate my self with a monthy budget of MVR1500/-
Thank you

HI, This is Elio.

From Milan-Italy, home to European football giants.

I am here in India as an employee and have started my life on easier-ground, God's Own Country, Kerala.

I am delighted to be here in India and found it to be beautiful and green.