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Moving to Mumbai: Language & First Steps
India's financial capital and entertainment hub; long stays may need FRRO registration.
Living in Mumbai
India's financial capital and entertainment hub; long stays may require FRRO registration. Housing is expensive and dense — Bandra, Andheri and Powai are popular with newcomers — and while English is widely used, some Hindi (and Marathi) smooths daily life.
To settle into Mumbai 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 Mumbai?
- 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 Mumbai
For the full country picture, see our guide to moving to India.
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