Table of Contents
- 1 Can an Indian citizen hold dual citizenship?
- 2 What happens when you give up Indian citizenship?
- 3 Do I need to surrender my Indian passport before applying for OCI?
- 4 Can I get Indian citizenship after renouncing it?
- 5 Will I lose US citizenship if I become Canadian?
- 6 How can an NRI become an Indian citizen in Canada?
- 7 How can I travel to Canada with an Indian passport?
Can an Indian citizen hold dual citizenship?
The Constitution of India does not allow holding Indian citizenship and citizenship of a foreign country simultaneously. Based on the recommendation of the High Level committee on Indian Diaspora, the Government of India decided to grant Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) commonly known as ‘dual citizenship’.
What happens when you give up Indian citizenship?
If you give up your Indian citizenship, what happens? Giving up your Indian citizenship means you’ll no longer be entitled to support from the Indian Embassy if you’re abroad. When you return to India, the same rules will apply for you as for any other citizen of your adopted country.
Do you have to give up citizenship to become Canadian?
If you’re already a citizen of either the U.S. or Canada and become a citizen of the other without taking active steps to renounce your original citizenship, you are a dual citizen. It’s as simple as that.
Can I surrender Indian passport in India?
Yes, expired passports too can be presented for surrendering. (Surrender is allowed only for latest passport held by the applicant). Surrender will not, however, be allowed for Impounded, Revoked, Suspended, and Cancelled (against Re-issue) passports.
Do I need to surrender my Indian passport before applying for OCI?
While applying for consular services Visa or OCI, it is mandatory to provide proof of your canceled Indian passport. If such evidence cannot be provided, applicants will be required to obtain a renunciation certificate.
Can I get Indian citizenship after renouncing it?
If you want to reclaim your Indian citizenship after renouncing it, you can do so by fulfilling a residency requirement and applying.
What happens if you don’t surrender Indian passport?
Passport not surrendered up to three years and not used for travel after obtaining foreign passport. 2. Passport not surrendered up to three years and travelled once after obtaining foreign passport. 3.
Does India allow dual citizenship with Canada?
The Indian Citizenship Act, 1955, does not allow dual citizenship. Even after acquiring the Canadian citizenship, the Indian passport can be used to travel for 3 months from the day of getting the Canadian citizenship.
Will I lose US citizenship if I become Canadian?
Yes, practically speaking. The U.S. government does not require naturalized U.S. citizens to relinquish citizenship in their country of origin. You may even lose your citizenship automatically in those countries upon becoming a U.S. citizen.
How can an NRI become an Indian citizen in Canada?
You become an NRI when you come to Canada on PR visa. After 3 years when you become a Canadian citizen, you will lose your Indian citizenship. Then you have to have OCI (Over seas Citizen of India) card to visit India.
Can I Lose my Indian citizenship if I become a Canadian citizen?
Indian citizenship is lost only when you surrender the passport and citizenship to Indian Embassy/Consulate once you receive your Canadian citizenship. India does not allow dual citizenship with any country and as such it is illegal hold Indian citizenship when you become a citizen of Canada or any other country.
Can a Canadian citizen have dual citizenship with India?
India does not allow dual citizenship with any country and as such it is illegal hold Indian citizenship when you become a citizen of Canada or any other country. After becoming a Canadian Citizen, you can apply for PIO status (Person of Indian Origin) by applying for PIO visa which will allow you to travel to India without a Visa.
How can I travel to Canada with an Indian passport?
To do so, we need to get the Canadian Passport first, surrender the Indian passport & then apply OCI/Indian visa. “Even after acquiring the Canadian citizenship, the Indian passport can be used to travel for 3 months from the day of getting the Canadian citizenship.