Can an Indian hold 2 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”.

Do I need to renounce my Indian citizenship before applying for OCI?

While applying for consular services Visa or OCI, it is mandatory to provide proof of your cancelled Indian passport. It is not necessary for travellers to carry a Certificate of Renunciation of Indian Citizenship during their travel to India.

How do I cancel my Indian citizenship?

All the applicants are required to submit/register their applications on the portal of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India – https://indiancitizenshiponline.nic.in/Renounce by making a declaration in the Form XXII for renunciation of their Indian Citizenship.

Is having 2 passports illegal?

Dual citizenship or nationality means that a person is a citizen of two countries at the same time. The U.S. allows (but does not encourage) dual citizenship. Your home country might or might not allow it. Under the above circumstances, it is not illegal or a fraud in any way for the person to hold two valid passports.

How can I cancel my Indian passport after citizenship?

Once you acquire foreign citizenship you have to surrender your last Indian passport to Indian Consulate for cancellation. Consulate will cancel it and returned to you along with a ‘Renunciation/Surrender Certificate’ issued by Consulate.

How can I renounce my Indian citizenship?

Those applying for renunciation of Indian citizenship should: 1 Be an Indian Citizen who acquired citizenship of another country. 2 Be a holder of valid U.S. passport or other foreign passport. 3 Surrender his/her Indian passport. 4 Have valid proof of address in present country of citizenship. More

Can a dual citizen of India surrender their passport?

Renunciation of Indian Citizenship: Surrendering Indian Passport India does not allow Indian dual citizenship under the Indian Citizenship Act, so any Indian citizen who acquires U.S. citizenship or citizenship of another nationality must apply for renunciation of Indian citizenship and surrender his or her Indian passport.

Can a person of Indian origin have dual citizenship?

By looking at the Indian Citizenship Act of 1955, you will see that no person that is of Indian origin is allowed to have dual citizenship. If someone is the holder of an Indian passport and has recently obtained another passport from a different country (regardless of which one it is), they will have to renounce their old Indian passport.

What is the penalty for renunciation of Indian passport?

$500 penalty for renewing Indian passport after acquiring foreign citizenship. $250 penalty if Indian passport is used for any consular defined miscellaneous services. After obtaining a renunciation certificate, renounced Indian citizens may surrender their passport at the nearest Indian Embassy.