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The most affordable winter base for Russian-speaking nomads: Goa has gathered a large Russian-speaking community. A simple electronic visa for up to 90 days.

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About the country

Climate

Tropical monsoon: October to April is dry and warm, May to September brings monsoons and torrential rain. Northern India has a mountain climate, while the south is hot year-round.

Mentality

A multi-layered culture with thousands of regional particularities. Tolerance towards foreigners, especially towards Russian speakers in Goa.

Language

Hindi and English are the official languages. English is widespread in tourism; in Goa there is Konkani and traces of Portuguese.

Visa

An electronic visa for 30 or 90 days. The X-Visa is for families of Indian citizens, while the OCI grants lifelong status to people of Indian descent.

Residency & citizenship

Долгосрочные визы (работа, бизнес, OCI для лиц индийского происхождения); ВНЖ через инвестиции и работу, путь к гражданству через натурализацию ориентировочно от 11-12 лет, двойное гражданство фактически не допускается.

Taxes

Подоходный налог прогрессивный, до 30% плюс надбавки; для нерезидентов облагается только доход из источников в Индии (по состоянию на 2026, уточняйте актуальные правила). Налоговое резидентство наступает примерно при 182 днях пребывания.

When to move

Лучше переезжать с октября по март — сухой и нежаркий сезон до прихода муссонов и летней жары.

Pros & cons

Pros and cons

Strengths

  • очень низкая стоимость жизни
  • большое русскоязычное и экспат-сообщество
  • богатая культура и природа
  • развитая IT-сфера

What to consider

  • жара и муссоны
  • проблемы с санитарией и водой
  • бюрократия и оформление виз
  • шум и плотность населения

Overall difficulty of moving

An average score across all cities of the country — from 1 (easy) to 5 (hard).

2/5
FAQ

Frequently asked questions about India

Do you need a visa for India in 2026?
An electronic visa for 30 or 90 days. The X-Visa is for families of Indian citizens, while the OCI grants lifelong status to people of Indian descent.
What is the climate like in India?
Tropical monsoon: October to April is dry and warm, May to September brings monsoons and torrential rain. Northern India has a mountain climate, while the south is hot year-round.
What language do people speak in India?
Hindi and English are the official languages. English is widespread in tourism; in Goa there is Konkani and traces of Portuguese.
What is the mentality like in India?
A multi-layered culture with thousands of regional particularities. Tolerance towards foreigners, especially towards Russian speakers in Goa.
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