Relocating to India from overseas
Are you interested in moving to India? Whether it be for work or lifestyle opportunities, the thriving economy and rich culture is bringing more expats from across the world to India. However, relocating to a new country from overseas can be a tricky and complicated process - especially if you’re unfamiliar with how to prepare for a big international move.
Fortunately, Allied are the experts when it comes to helping expats successfully move to India. As locals ourselves, we have the necessary insight to make your move seamless. Getting organised for an international move can feel overwhelming at first. Here’s what you should prepare before you move to your new home in India from overseas.
Discuss the move with your family
If you’re moving with a family then you’ll need to discuss making the international move to India so everyone is prepared. There is no better way than honest and open communication with your children. Explain to them in detail the reason for your move to help them adjust emotionally. Talk to them as early as possible as this will help them find the time to say goodbye to their friends properly and gain everybody’s contact details before the move. India’s culture, tradition and way of life may well be very different to the culture you’re used to. Educate your children by introducing them to their new home country early through Indian food, music and entertainment.
Find a Job
Regardless of why you’re moving, finding a job in India before you go will make the relocation a lot easier. You may notice that most expats in India are employed by large multinational companies, although recently, more Indian organisations are employing experienced expats for mid-level professionals. If you are skilled in telecommunications, IT, engineering, tourism, education, finance, automotive or agriculture, you should find it easier to land a decent job.
You can search online for the latest job opportunities and if you’re persistent you may be able to secure work prior to moving. Once you arrive, the pressure will increase to get a job and can add another layer of stress to the transition.
Research accommodation
Accommodation prices in India vary depending on the location. From modern apartments to large family homes, there is accommodation to suit every taste and budget. Bigger cities such as Delhi and Mumbai are more competitive so expect to pay a little more. Be sure to look for houses that are accessible to local transportation, commercial establishments and healthcare services.
Begin packing
Packing for an international move is a tedious and boring task that many people dread. Getting started early on your packing will make it less stressful in the long run. Alternatively, you can use a professional packing service to do work for you. Allied’s packing services include boxing all your belongings, including big and bulky items, valuable antiques, grand pianos and even priceless paintings. As for the pieces you’d rather pack yourself, we can help you avoid any issues at border control by conducting an inspection to make sure there are no restricted items included in your boxes.
Use an international moving company
Moving overseas can be complicated when you need to use more than one moving company. By choosing a moving company with a global presence, you won’t need to worry about any miscommunications or your precious possessions getting lost along the way. At Allied, we have over 600 locations worldwide so we can help you move to India from anywhere across the globe! We’ll be there to guide you through the international moving process step by step.
Book your international move to India today!
Allied guarantees 100% customer satisfaction when it comes to overseas relocations to India. We have offices in more than 150 countries worldwide to ensure that your belongings are delivered to your new home safely. Contact us today to discuss your move!