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India

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Overview

Capital

New Delhi

Currency

INR

Continent

Asia

Entry requirements

Check if your passport needs a visa for India.

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Popular passport access to India

Passport Status Max Stay
United States Evisa 30 days
United Kingdom Evisa 30 days
Brazil Evisa
China Visa Required
Australia Evisa
South Africa Visa Required
United Arab Emirates Evisa
Saudi Arabia Evisa
Japan Evisa
Singapore Evisa

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Monthly costs

Mumbai

Rent (center)

500 USD/mo

Groceries

150 USD/mo

Transport

20 USD/mo

Est. Monthly Total

720 USD/mo

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Work Permits

  • Employment Visa (E Visa)

    Duration: 1-5 years

    Skilled professionals, min USD 25,000/year

Explore all work permit options for India

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Salary & Tax

Income Tax Range

0% – 30%

Social Security (Employee)

0.12%

New tax regime 2025. GST 18%. Surcharge above INR 5M.

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Useful Services

Wise

Manage money in INR with low fees and the real exchange rate.

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World Nomads

Travel and health insurance for your move to India.

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