Expat Guide to Living in New Delhi

Whether you're already living in New Delhi or preparing to move to New Delhi, our Expat Guide to Living in India offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in New Delhi. For answers to specific questions, visit our India Forum to talk with expats in New Delhi.

Moving to New Delhi, India

Do your homework when searching for your home. Is there a generator? Are the air conditioners connected to it? Is the water safe to drink? Check out the neighbors, the guards, mold issues and more.

Culture Shock Report

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in New Delhi handle it can be very comforting. Help others preparing to move to New Delhi by filling out our Culture Shock Report.

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Living Overseas Report

What are people's priorities in New Delhi - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Help other expats and people moving to New Delhi by filling out our Living Overseas Report.

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More Moving to New Delhi Reports

What should you take with you when you move to New Delhi? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in New Delhi? Below are some of the responses from expats in New Delhi:

Moving to New Delhi, India

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Reviews of Schools in New Delhi

Reviews and school profiles from expat parents and even a few school administrators in New Delhi. Great place to find insight into school facilities, teachers and curriculum. Below are some of the reviews from expats in New Delhi:

AES Delhi in New Delhi, India

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Dream vs. Reality Report

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to New Delhi. If you are already living in New Delhi, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.

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Overseas Retirement Report

Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in New Delhi by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.

Submit a Retire Abroad Report

Having a Baby Abroad Report

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in New Delhi? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in New Delhi by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.

Submit a Having a Baby Abroad Report

Working Abroad Report

What's it like to find a job in New Delhi? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in New Delhi? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.

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Expatriate Health Insurance

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7 Expats Talk About What It's Really Like Living in India

Expats in India talk about what it's really like living in India - the amazing food, friendly people, traffic, local markets, beggars, touts and more.

Expats in India talk about what it's really like living in India - the amazing food, friendly people, traffic, local markets, beggars, touts and more....

Healthcare in India

An overview of healthcare in India - the quality of hospitals, prescription medicine in India, vaccinations, finding an English-speaking doctor in India and more.

An overview of healthcare in India - the quality of hospitals, prescription medicine in India, vaccinations, finding an English-speaking doctor in India and more....

Moving to India

Moving to India? We've compiled a laundry list of advice from expats living in India about what to bring, apartments, expat life and more. It's must-read guide for anyone researching how to move to India.

Moving to India? We've compiled a laundry list of advice from expats living in India about what to bring, apartments, expat life and more. It's must-read guide for anyone researching how to move t...

An Expat Talks about Moving to Mumbai, India

One expat shares essential tips for anyone moving to Mumbai. Bring a good mattress and vacuum cleaner, find a reputable moving company and get lots of advice from Indians. For this expat, they were her saving grace.