India Guide
Getting used to living in a new country is always a challenge. The Just Landed Guide is designed to help you deal with the day-to-day challenges of living, working or studying in India. It is full of useful information and step-by-step guides on how things work and how to survive in India.
Visas & Permits
- Visas: Who needs a Visa for India and which types are there?
- Registration and Residence Permits for India: Who needs to register?
- Foreigners of Indian origin: Where to apply for OCI and PIO Cards?
- Indian Citizenship: Who can apply for India citizenship?
- Driving Licence: Who needs a drivers licence for India?
Jobs
- Introduction: The Indian job market
- Finding a job: How to find a job in India
- Job application: How to apply for a job in India
- Employment Contracts: What they entail in India
- Working conditions in India: Working customs, hours, salaries
- Taxation: Income tax in India
Housing & Rentals
- Introduction: Housing options for foreigners in India
- Apartment hunting: How to find a flat in India
- Rental contracts in India: Contract types and conditions
- Moving in: Utilities, services and general precautions
Property
- The Indian property market: A short introduction
- Legal conditions: Who can buy property in India?
- Property purchase: How to buy property in India
Health
- Vaccinations for India: How to prepare for your trip
- Staying healthy in India: Drinking water and Indian food
- Emergencies: Emergency numbers in India
- Medical treatment: Hospitals, doctors and dentists
- Health Insurance in India: Getting private insurance
Money
- Money in India: Cash, cards and ATM's
- Indian banks: Opening a bank account in India
- Money transfer: Transferring money to and from India
- Mortgages: How to get a mortgage in India
- Taxes in India: VAT, corporate income tax and tax incentives
Language
Telephone & Internet
- Phone calls in India: Dialing codes & international calls
- Phone lines: Indian land line providers and fees
- Mobile phones: Operators, rates and contracts in India
- Internet: How to get Internet access in India
Education
- The Indian school system: Primary, Middle and Secondary School
- Public schools in India: Primary and secondary education
- Private schools in India: Tuitions and admission
- University: Admission requirements and fields of study
Business
Travel & Leisure
- Accommodation and car rentals: Hotels and transport for hire in India
- Public transport in India: Buses, rickshaws and trams
- Sightseeing in India: Essential cities and the wonders within
- Adventure sport in India: Trekking, scuba diving and mountaineering
Culture
- Early Indian history: Ancient era and the Middle ages
- India after the Middle Ages: European imperialism and modern history
- Traditional Indian dances: Ancient dance forms
- Indian dances: Newer dance forms
- Bollywood: Origins, history, music
Moving
- Before you move: A checklist of things you have to consider
- Professional removal companies: How to work with them
- Doing it yourself: How to arrange your move abroad