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five top tips
01Always carry several passport-sized head shots with you. You will require these for nearly every account you open and every form that you complete.
02When filing applications and opening accounts (particularly with government offices) ensure you bring with you every imaginable supporting document.
03Government offices in particular can be very arbitrary and demanding on your patience, so be prepared for a full run-around and keep your patience!
04Building a social network in Bangalore is very important, both for the feel-good factor, as well the premise that India operates on connections.
05As a foreigner, you may not be expected to play by the many cultural rules that exist for most Indians. Despite this you should always make an effort.
The population of Bangalore stands at 5.3 million in 2009. Bangalore is the third most populous city in India and the 28th most populous city in the world.