How long can an American citizen live in India?

How long can US citizens stay in India? 180 days in Total. The India Tourist Visa is valid for 1 year after issued and grants Multiple Entry.

How much does an average Indian save?

The average savings of the Indian middle-class person comes to be around Rs 10,000 per month as per media sources. But he/she should save 30\% of his or her earning to survive in an uncertain world like ours according to many experts.

What are the downsides of living in India?

Cons of moving to India from US:

• India is expensive if you want to live like an American.
• Lack of parks, good hiking trails and things for kids to do on weekends.
• Attention to detail and reliability is missing in work and people here.
• Pollution (not so bad in Bangalore), noise, traffic and general dirtiness.

Do you struggle with identity when moving back to India?

Like him, former Santa Clara residents, Srinivas and Asha, who moved back to India with their daughters Gaana and Raaga after eight years in America say they never found struggles with identity to be an issue. “We have always been Indian, it’s not even a question for us,” they explain.

Why do Indians move to other countries?

With some 16 million Indians living outside the country in 2015, India has the world’s largest diaspora population. From better infrastructure, facilities and standard of living in some countries, to finer career prospects and financial stability in others, the reasons why Indians move to foreign nations are numerous.

Why are Americans so unhappy after moving to India?

There are two types of people who tend to be unhappy once they return: Those who had a hole in their life — be it a lack of social life, career, mid-life crisis— in the US and thought moving to India would somehow magically fill it. That doesn’t work — you’ll carry that hole with you.

Did you ever drive in India before you left for America?

“Nothing tragic, but I never drove in India before I left for the US, but coming back, even sitting in a car in the passenger seat – I used to get scared that someone would come and hit me because they were all so close,” Srinivas admits. “For eight years I could not get used to it.”