Goa is a land of pristine sandy beaches that make it a nice location to spend your vacations and have a great and memorable time for life. More interesting and distinguished fact is the laid back and inviting attitude of local people here. Goa is very much away from the busy pace of city life. Goan people are very much friendly. Stay in the distinctive culture and atmosphere of Goa and experience the change in your towards life. Many foreigners stay here for a long time. Some tourist come here to set up their business and some to just spend some time here. Staying here for long and experience never ending weekend in Goa. These are the travel tips for foreign tourists who came here to spend their long weekends here. If you want to start you business here, you need work visa or business permit. Tourist visa is not applicable to start business here.
These travel tips make your stay relaxing and pleasant.
Household Help
People from neighboring states such as Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra come here to find better prospects. Grocer, Poi man(Bread man) can help you in finding the domestic help. You can get a maid to clean your home. These part time maid charges Rs 500-600. If you want a full time maid who also stays with you, you need spend more money between Rs 1000-2000 depending upon their work. A cook is also available with the charges around Rs. 1500 onwards only once in a day. You can try bargaining with them too.
Visas
Every foreigner requires a visa except Nepalis and Bhutanis and the same applies on children too. Multiple entry visas are valid for six months from the date of issue. These visas can be obtained from the embassies of your country.
Lost Passport
While traveling in Goa, if you lost your passport then it becomes very difficult for you here. Immediately contact with your embassy or consulate in this situation. It is always advised to take an attested photocopy of passport with you always.
Health
Goa is among the clean and hygienic places in India. Its hygiene standards are very high in comparison to other states of India. Still you need to be cautious, drink only mineral water and take quinine tablets to prevent deadly disease Malaria. Some basic things for the purpose of hygiene need to be in your mind.
Accommodation
There are many options available for rented accommodations in Goa. Only December and January, Goa experiences great rush during these tourist season. There are so many newspapers having advertisements for rented apartments. Rented apartments are also available in town and along the coastal region in Goa. There is also a option of furnished and unfurnished house as per your requirement. Villas and bunglows are quite popular here where you can get a nice view of the beach or river. Rates are very much depend upon area, facilities and amenities provided and the location. Generally cash is deposited here.
Schools
Goa has numerous good schools and Kindergartens. The education standard is quite high here. These educational institutes are very much cautious about the health and safety of the children and invest a lot for the Children health.
