Cole
@CJ-EBF
American expat in Thailand
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American
Lives in Chiang Rai
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Registration: 26 January 2010
Good place to live in Chennai by crystabel
We are moving to chennai in november...pls advise a good place to live in where I may find other likeminded expats, professionals...i In terms of preference of living space...do we have gated complexes offering all facilities like gym, pool, ...
Sweet Maddi got it right. Egmore has plenty of nice places. Adayar is nice but the traffic is bad and the commute is a pain. Do not live at Marina Beach. It is not as nice as it sounds and there are no services. There are some very nice places ... Read More
Indian Hotel Check-in Requirements by nxpat
Hi! Is Indian residence permit ALSO required along with the passport (with working visa) required in domestic hotel check-in? Or Foreign passport with valid working visa stamp sufficient for domestic hotel check-in? Thanks.
Hidden in your answer may have been the answer. "She" was refused. There can be serious discrimination against women traveling alone. They may have been looking for a reason to refuse her for whatever reason. I have never been refused ... Read More
USA Ten-year Visa; is the 180 day limit still in effect? by Dennis Tedder
I am getting a variety of answers and nothing i can find current on the Web. After the attack a few years ago in Mumbai, there was a maximum limit of days (180) that one could stay. Does anyone know if this requirement been lifted?
Still 180 days and no waiting. If you want to stay longer you need residence papers, registration and non objection certificates from the tax department to leave. Pop over to Colombo for a break from the madness. It is very nice. Read More
Relocating to Pondicherry by asunter44
Hello. I am thinking of relocating to Pondicherry (Puducherry) as I have heard that it is a cosmopolitan place and foreigner friendly. I will also be looking for work there. Can you please suggest how I might find reasonably priced accommodation and ...
I would have a tough time recommending bringing an American 11 year old to India. They are really going to struggle with the rigid discipline and insular society. The boys and girls are strictly separated as well so they may find it ... Read More
Getting my bearings in Chennai
Hi, come to the Habilis Hotel in Guindy this evening 7:30. It is ex-pat night and you will meet everyone and learn all you need to know. There should be a bunch of people there from all over the world. Read More
How to register a Catholic Marriage in Goa, India
http://www.archgoadaman.org/contact I bet these guys know. Ask the Catholic Archdiocese in Goa and I am sure they will be happy to take care of you. If you were married in a Catholic ceremony in the Philippines, ask to transfer the documents, ... Read More
PR processing and success rate from India
Thanks! That helps a lot. All of that should not be more than a few weeks unless they have some extensive background check. You probably have received a response by now though. Read More
i want to work as an ESL instructor
Not that much opportunity here for people without an education degree. Everyone in India thinks that they know how to speak English already. If you want to teach ESL, you will need a CLETA/TEFL/TESOL certificate and a bachelors degree. You will ... Read More
Duty Free Store at Chennai Airport?
Better to buy overseas at a regular store and pack it in your checked bag. Bubble wrap with a cardboard cover works great for this. The local spirits are pretty good but the wine selection is horrible. We started bringing spirits but quickly ... Read More
Good universities in france by chodimella
can anyone suggest me some good universities in France that have Chemical Engineering department?
Greek to me but cool, current and green. I would start by searching papers and who is funding what. There are some big players on the industrial side and they will each have a set of pet schools that they sponsor for their research. (Do not ... Read More
Good universities in france by chodimella
can anyone suggest me some good universities in France that have Chemical Engineering department?
Catalysis.... Like polymerization by way of catalytic reaction? That is an old and well developed field, I would expect that most of the research is being done by the big oil or petrochemical companies. Dupont, Dow, BASF, Shell, most coating ... Read More
Moving to Baramati (near Pune) by marco_lorenzi3
I live in Italy and I am planning to move to Baramati. Since I have never been in India, I would greatly appreciate if you can fill me in about this town or any big city close to it such as Pune.
Bring lots of books, get the best satellite and internet connections you can. You are going to need them. Read More
Good universities in france by chodimella
can anyone suggest me some good universities in France that have Chemical Engineering department?
Most accredited universities in France that have a program will have a reasonably good program. There are standards to be met in the west and scam universities do not survive long before they get shut down. Just look for Universities in France in ... Read More
PR processing and success rate from India
If you spell out PR and EOI, we might know what you are talking about and you might get an answer. The first time you use an acronym in a document, it needs to be spelled out completely. Those are the rules, learn them, love them. Read More
Relocating to Pondicherry by asunter44
Hello. I am thinking of relocating to Pondicherry (Puducherry) as I have heard that it is a cosmopolitan place and foreigner friendly. I will also be looking for work there. Can you please suggest how I might find reasonably priced accommodation and ...
Pondy is a very nice little vacation resort town. International maybe, cosmopolitan it's not. Probably not too much ex-pat work but some. Maybe shipping or something like. Popular with European retirees and tourists. It has a very nice French ... Read More
Living and working in Delhi as female engineer by silke123
Dear all, I plan to move to Delhi as an female engineer. How is the living for a woman in Delhi? Will I get problems for example renting a flat as woman? Will I get problems on the streets? Of course I know Delhi is a big city and I have to ...
Be very careful. Do not go anywhere unescorted, particularly at night. Do not take public transportation at all. The assumption is that western women are loose and available. You are going to be approached constantly. It can be really tough ... Read More
US Citizen's Best Options to Marry Indian Citizen
The paperwork supporting a K-1 visa can be tough. You need to show an ongoing relationship for a considerable time and prove that it is a "real" marriage. An Indian marriage certificate can help but is not a guarantee. Traditional arranged ... Read More
Tips on where to live in Chennai
Somewhere close. Number one time waster here is commuting. plan on 5min/km so that is the driving factor. Adayar, Velecherry, Anna Nagar are all very nice. Set that as your commuting limit. There are some nice places around St Thomas Mount. Be ... Read More
Good place to live in Chennai by crystabel
We are moving to chennai in november...pls advise a good place to live in where I may find other likeminded expats, professionals...i In terms of preference of living space...do we have gated complexes offering all facilities like gym, pool, ...
Vellacherry is very good. that is where most of the IT activity is going on. Mostly new with some nice services and a brand new mall. Read More
Public transportation in Chennai by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Chennai ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
Except the topic is transportation not advertising Tamil Nadu tourism. Never leave home without the destination phone number. Most of the population does not speak English well and directions can be difficult. The buses are well marked and ... Read More
Good place to live in Chennai by crystabel
We are moving to chennai in november...pls advise a good place to live in where I may find other likeminded expats, professionals...i In terms of preference of living space...do we have gated complexes offering all facilities like gym, pool, ...
Same thread, same answer: Where do you need to be for work? Figure 10min/km for commuting so location is everything. There are nice places all over but you need to be close to the office. Read More
Rent a flat or a house in Chennai by Christine
Finding a place to live is a priority when settling in Chennai. Your experience will be of a great help for the members who want to settle in Chennai. Therefore, we have prepared some questions for you: Is it hard to find a flat or a house for ...
Like everything in India, housing is fraught with peril, corruption, greed and middle men trying to horn in on the deal, sometimes several middle men. The first trick is to have a local find the place and do the negotiating before you show your ... Read More
Filipino maids - how to hire them in India urgently
Why Philipino? There are plenty of women here that would love to have that job and will take very good care of the child. Read More
Best place to love I. Chennai India by Isabella1
Hi guys Just wondered what people thought on the best place to live in chennai with a new baby too, the city or near by or the coastal road where most expats seem to be? Isabella
I know that but we do not know where Isabella works, or her husband works or the rest of the story. That will determine everything. The traffic is so horrible that commuting is not an option. Read More
Best place to love I. Chennai India by Isabella1
Hi guys Just wondered what people thought on the best place to live in chennai with a new baby too, the city or near by or the coastal road where most expats seem to be? Isabella
Basenth Nagar ideal place for residential perpuseNot if you work in Perambur. There is really not enough information to effectively answer the OP's question. There are OK places to live all over, but it depends on where you need to be for work ... Read More
Best place to love I. Chennai India by Isabella1
Hi guys Just wondered what people thought on the best place to live in chennai with a new baby too, the city or near by or the coastal road where most expats seem to be? Isabella
Adayar, Nungambakkam, Anna Nagar, Vellicherry, Where do you need to be? I would avoid Santhome and Marina beach is a disgusting mess. Read More
Help me enjoy my stay in Chennai by Ferex
Hi folks, I will stay in Chennai for the next 6 months. I am from Italy and I am here with other job colleagues but they don't seem so eager to know and explore this place so.... I'd like to meet other people. I mean foreign people and indian ...
Well..... It is not the same as being in Rome, Florence, Milan Sicily....... OK it is about as hot as Sicily. Your location is critical. The transport is frustrating to the point that you will pretty much live in a 10 km radius. Everything else ... Read More
Dentists in Chennai by Isabella1
I was wondering who was the best dentist in Chennai if anyone knows :-) many thanks Isabella
I agree with Zekia. I have had extensive work including several crowns and a fairly serious oral surgery at Acharya in Nungambakkam. Better facility than my clinic in the US and very talented staff. No issues at all and good follow up. Read More
HI EVERY ONE by Aly Sabry
I am here in India since 6 months,,as expat,,working as medical doctor,,ready to help any one who wants to move to here,,working or as tourist,,India is a wonderful place to live,,to work and many other activities best regards
Salam I got here 5 months ago and by a strange quirk of timing came by way of Suez and Cairo. Magnificent! OK, well Suez was a little grungy but it was impressive nontheless. I hope you are settling in OK. It is definitely different. If you ... Read More
Need advice by Thecinnamonjourney
I have plan visit chennai in april 2011, but still blind about the destination and the direction there ( bus, train and hotel). My list is around chennai city, visit the temple and interesting place, than continued to mahabalipuram mybe pondhicery ...
Mahabilapuram will take a very full day. Between the cultural center and the Shore Temple complex, it is a lot to cover but well worth it. Chennai has at least two days of stuff as well. Do your research as you will need tight scheduling and you ... Read More
Expats in Chennai?? any Latinamerican?
Hola! I was just betting someone yesterday that there wasn't anyone in Chennai that spoke Spanish. I don't. I moved here from Monterrey Mexico though. Houston before that. Read More
Any Americans living in South India?
I am in Chennai. What's the topic of your research? Read More