{"id":3290,"date":"2025-03-06T14:52:57","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T09:22:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expatria.in\/blog\/?p=3290"},"modified":"2025-08-05T11:23:05","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T05:53:05","slug":"8-essential-yet-overlooked-items-expats-need-moving-to-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expatria.in\/blog\/8-essential-yet-overlooked-items-expats-need-moving-to-india\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Essential yet Overlooked Items Expats need moving to India"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3290\" class=\"elementor elementor-3290\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0826342 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0826342\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-99744d5\" data-id=\"99744d5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40e0c69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"40e0c69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving to India is an exciting adventure, but just like the diverse culture of India, depending on where in the country you are going, you will face different kind of challenges. For that, you can see our other guides for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/expatria.in\/blog\/category\/expats\/\"><b>Expat Related Tips<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: var(--single-content-size); letter-spacing: var(--single-content-letterspacing);\">But, in this blog, we will be discussing a few of the essential things that normally are not on people&#8217;s radar and they regret it once they reach India and face the challenges.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, here are a few of the essentials that many expats don\u2019t consider to buy\u2014until they really need them at the last moment and face problems. To help you prepare, here are <\/span><b>eight unexpected must-haves<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that will make your transition smoother.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-29146e8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"29146e8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6d3599d\" data-id=\"6d3599d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d046dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7d046dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><b>1) Universal Plug Adapter &amp; Voltage Converter<\/b><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-04e560e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"04e560e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7d9d800\" data-id=\"7d9d800\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c6ba57 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c6ba57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>India uses Type D &amp; M plugs with 230V voltage. Many international gadgets\u2014especially from the U.S.\u2014aren\u2019t compatible. A universal adapter and a voltage converter will ensure your electronics work without issues.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1f84b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a1f84b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><b>2) N95 Masks<\/b><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b141873 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b141873\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Air quality in Indian cities varies, and pollution levels can be high, especially in winter. A portable air purifier for your home and N95 masks for commuting will help you breathe easier.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d141975 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d141975\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><b>3) Extra Passport Photos &amp; Important Documents<\/b><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f7d853 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4f7d853\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>From setting up a bank account to getting a SIM card, you\u2019ll need multiple passport-sized photos\u2014more than you expect! Bring at least 20 copies to save time. Also, carry hard and soft copies of important documents like your visa, passport, and health records.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49004d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"49004d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><b>4) Cultural and Language Guides<\/b><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6116e30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6116e30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Understanding local customs and learning basic Hindi phrases can greatly enhance interactions with locals and make the transition smoother. So, consider, keeping a travel guide of the local city for reference.\u00a0<\/p><p>To get the access to Expatria&#8217;s Travel Guide for Free, email us at <strong>enquiry@expatria.in<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0d9e68 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c0d9e68\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><b>5) A Reliable Water Bottle with a Filter <\/b><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3d5f89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e3d5f89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Tap water in India isn\u2019t always safe to drink, and buying bottled water daily isn\u2019t ideal. A filtered water bottle (like LifeStraw) will keep you hydrated and prevent stomach issues.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7313c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b7313c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><b>6) Probiotics &amp; Activated Charcoal <\/b><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24c3b02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24c3b02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Indian food is flavorful but can take time for your stomach to adjust. Probiotics will strengthen your gut, while activated charcoal tablets can help with unexpected food sensitivities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-157662e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"157662e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><b>7) A VPN Subscription  <\/b><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1daa76 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d1daa76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Some websites, streaming services, and even online banking platforms from your home country might be restricted in India. A good VPN will ensure secure access to your usual sites.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b088fb1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b088fb1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><b>8) Credit &amp; Debit Cards with Low International Fees  <\/b><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1024c95 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1024c95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Not all international cards work smoothly in India, and some banks charge high foreign transaction fees. Get a travel-friendly card with minimal fees to save money on daily expenses.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25a8575 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"25a8575\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Beyond the essentials, bring an open mind and a sense of adventure! India will surprise, challenge, and amaze you in ways you never imagined. With the right preparation, you\u2019ll feel right at home.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d58f82 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9d58f82\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>And if all of that sounds overwhelming, don\u2019t worry, you can consider taking help from Expat Management Companies like Expatria to make your travel to India Hassle Free and Smooth.\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: var(--single-content-size); letter-spacing: var(--single-content-letterspacing);\">With the experience of more than 16 years in the industry, Expatria-Mobility Redefined, provides customer-focused global mobility solutions for corporates and Individuals coming to India. We have met the requirements of more than 200 business partners worldwide and more than 75 different nationalities so far.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: var(--single-content-size); letter-spacing: var(--single-content-letterspacing);\"><i>If you moving to India &amp; have questions, get in touch with us on 91-9599198950 or write to us at enquiry@expatria.in, our team of experts will be supporting you every step of the way.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Moving to India is an exciting adventure, but just like the diverse culture of India, depending on where in the country you are going, you will face different kind of challenges. 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