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Moving to Hyderabad: Language & First Steps
Major tech and pharma hub blending old-city history with new business districts.
Living in Hyderabad
A major tech and pharma hub blending old-city history with the new HITEC City business district; Gachibowli, Madhapur and Banjara Hills are popular with professionals. English works in tech, and a little Hindi or Telugu helps locally.
To settle into Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad?
- 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 Hyderabad
For the full country picture, see our guide to moving to India.
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