Delhi NCR

Regional snapshot

• Why people narrow here: The India profile flags large US corporate, startup, and returning-diaspora networks across the NCR alongside Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Mumbai—Gurugram and Noida in particular concentrate consulting, finance, and tech back-offices that sponsor inbound assignments.
• Main airport: Indira Gandhi International (DEL) west of the city is the primary long-haul gateway with terminals 1, 2, and 3; Hindon (HDO) handles selected domestic services. Verify terminal and ground access (Airport Express Metro vs DND/expressway) when booking.
• Getting around: Delhi Metro is one of the largest networks in the country and the Regional Rapid Transit System (Namo Bharat / RRTS) is opening corridors toward Meerut—matches the national note that metro rail growth in Delhi (and Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai) improves commutes when lines actually serve your address. Auto-rickshaws, app-based cabs, and ride-hailing fill the gaps.
• Languages & daily life: Hindi dominates administration, neighbourhood life, and most government windows; English is widely used in NCR professional, legal, and international-school circles per the India profile. Punjabi and Urdu are part of the everyday Delhi mix; leases, police verification, and tier-2 errands still reward Hindi help.
• Watch-out — air quality: The India profile explicitly flags hazardous winter AQI in the NCR and parts of the Indo-Gangetic plain. Plan housing with filtration, monitor CPCB / IQAir levels in Oct–Feb, and price in HEPA / N95 supplies if anyone in the household is sensitive.
• Watch-out — admin: FRRO registration thresholds, lease police verification, and Aadhaar/PAN linkage for some services are Indian national rules, not Delhi ordinances—the country profile treats this bureaucracy as easier with employer or relocation-counsel support.
• Watch-out — housing: Foreigners face restrictions on agricultural-land purchase and typically work with leasehold housing in cities; favour RERA-registered projects and vetted brokers in South Delhi, Gurugram, and Noida corridors per the India profile.
• Visas & permits: e-visa categories, employment visas, OCI, and student routes are Union matters administered through consulates, the Bureau of Immigration, and FRRO/FRO offices. OCI is not a substitute for every employment category, and India does not operate a clean digital-nomad visa—confirm the right category on official channels linked from the India country page. US consular services run through the embassy in New Delhi.