Hopeful to move to Hyd, need advice

kirbot

I have just sold my company and want to spend a few years in Hyderabad. (Currently living in the US, native here). I grew to love the city during my travels there. It's a great central location in India and now a good gateway air hub as well. Could I live there on a tourist visa, or do I need to get a part time job teaching English or English accent training in order to set up residency? I would be willing to do so if nothing else to keep busy but also for the cultural interaction, I think it would be fascinating. If you think that is a possibility, are there any resources you can point me to, or anyone you know of looking for a cheap, enthusiastic hire in this field? Thanks!

GoanCanuck

You can live in India for a maximum of 180 days at a stretch. After that you have to leave the country and re-enter if you want to stay for another 180 days.

To stay on a longer term basis you have to get a business or employment visa.

kirbot

Thanks, I realized the condition of the 180 days stipulation, but I was wondering about living in an apartment- can a tourist visa holder actually take up residency like that?

capt_mahajan

Many do and without a job. I am quite sure there is no law against it.

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mairangi_vice

As long as you continue to leave the country and get a new visa every 6 months, and can find someone willing to rent you an apartment, I suppose you could do this. Your problems will be money, as you wont legally be allowed to do any work, and finding an apartment to rent. I dont know about the Hyderabad market, but I would say that in Chennai you would have a tough time finding one. I guess you could find someone who wants a flatmate for a while or stay in a cheap hostel

kirbot

Why do you say "willing to rent you an apartment" ... is there some discrimination against foreigners renting? I won't have financial need of employment while in India, I just wanted something to keep my hands busy with and to engage in the local culture.

billyshake

give these folks a call. they're a multi-service place and can answer lots of questions.

https://indiavisa.travisaoutsourcing.c om/

kirbot

Thanks, I know of them- got my India visa through them, had not thought of asking them. Great tip. Cheers.

capt_mahajan

The main discrimination is that many will overcharge you. Other than that, I think people prefer foreigners (the US and European types) staying because there is little danger of them not vacating the apartment at the end of the lease.

Some may be hesitant to rent out to single foreigners (search for some threads here, its been discussed) but if you take an apartment in a building or a flat where the landlord/landlady are not living next door, there is usually no problem.

edwardseco

Well put Capt..