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Moving to Bangalore: Language & First Steps
India's tech capital (Bengaluru), with a huge IT and startup scene.
Living in Bangalore
India's tech capital (Bengaluru), with a huge IT and startup scene and a mild climate; Indiranagar, Koramangala and Whitefield draw newcomers and professionals. English is standard in tech, and FRRO registration may apply to longer stays.
To settle into Bangalore you'll need Hindi — and the practical kind: FRRO/FRO registration (often within 14 days for certain visa types) through the online e-FRRO portal, opening a bank account, and seeing a doctor. Here's what to do first and the phrases to learn.
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What to do in your first week in Bangalore?
- Register your address / residency — FRRO/FRO registration (often within 14 days for certain visa types) through the online e-FRRO portal.
- Open a local bank account so you can get paid and pay rent.
- Register with a local doctor (GP) and sort health insurance.
- Get a local SIM / mobile plan and set up any required digital ID.
- Learn your transport options — tickets, passes and routes.
Hindi phrasebooks for Bangalore
For the full country picture, see our guide to moving to India.
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