Terry Converse
@tcsails
American looking for information about India
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About me
American
Lives in Pullman
Speaks English, French
Registration: 16 May 2013
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COVID-19 and expatriation in India by Lo茂c
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts India, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
For the last 8 years I have been coming to India from the US, typically leaving for India in mid-September, and returning mid-June. Since my tourist visa only permits me to stay in India 180 days at a time, I typically go to close by countries such ... Read More
India's most expensive cities by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the most expensive cities to live in India? What are the costs of things such as rent, utilities, weekly groceries, dining out, etc.? What is the lifestyle like in these cities, for expats and locals? What are the ...
I can only speak of cost of living expenses in Kochi. My rent is about 12,000 for a very large 3 bedroom, very large living room and dining areas. There is AC in each of the bedrooms, along with flat screen TV's and cable. The neighborhood is ... Read More
Kochi theatre director would like to learn Malayalam by tcsails
I am an American theatre artist who has been directing theatre in Kochi for five years, and while I have had very good translators, I would like to learn Malayalam. All over Kochi advertisements abound for learning English, but I have never seen ...
Thanks for the reply. I'll put Namaskaram on my language learning list. Terry Read More
Kochi theatre director would like to learn Malayalam by tcsails
I am an American theatre artist who has been directing theatre in Kochi for five years, and while I have had very good translators, I would like to learn Malayalam. All over Kochi advertisements abound for learning English, but I have never seen ...
Thank you Senwl, this helps a lot. Terry Read More
Kochi theatre director would like to learn Malayalam
I am an American theatre artist who has been directing theatre in Kochi for five years, and while I have had very good translators, I would like to learn Malayalam. All over Kochi advertisements abound for learning English, but I have never seen ... Read More
Can a single retired American move to India and survive by Pandora99
on social security alone? If yes, what areas of India are cheapest?
I am an American who has lived in India for the past three years. There is no question that the cost of living is dramatically lower in India compared to America. In this regard, your social security funds will go considerably further in India ... Read More
USA Ten-year Visa; is the 180 day limit still in effect? by Dennis Tedder
I am getting a variety of answers and nothing i can find current on the Web. After the attack a few years ago in Mumbai, there was a maximum limit of days (180) that one could stay. Does anyone know if this requirement been lifted?
I'm from the U.S, and the west coast company I was working with advised me against getting a 10 visa, arguing that it would be rejected by India. The also said that the new administration was changing the 180 day restriction to 90 days. I wrote ... Read More
Cost of living in India by worldh2ohelp
I am wondering what the cost of living a midle class in life India lifestyle would be. I am considering to move to low cost country, because I am retiring and want to live a good way. have no idea of where to live. Can you live safe and good for ...
Thank you for outlining the various costs of living in Bhowali-- very helpful. I spent last year working on a Fulbright in Kochi, and I'm thinking of returning to a different are of India for 3 or 4 months this year. One question I had is whether ... Read More
Tourist Visa in India
I've heard that it's fairly common to be able to get a tourist visa for 6 months. Is this true? Read More