| Renunciation Fee Criteria Renunciation Fee VFS Fee | RENUNCIATION WITH PASSPORT – Naturalized after 1st June 2010 and has Indian passport $175 $15.90 | RENUNCIATION WITHOUT PASSPORT- Naturalized after 1st June 2010 and does not have Indian passport $175 $15.90 |
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How long does renunciation of Indian passport take?
Normal processing time for issue of a Surrender Certificate is 3-6 days . Applicants can simulatenously apply for Renunciation Certificate while applying for Visas or OCI Cards. For detailed guidelines on submitting the application, required documentation, fee etc.
How do you renounce Indian citizenship?
- Download application, Renunciation Certificate Form.
- Paste photographs according to specifications wherever required.
- Collect all required documents according to renunciation category.
- Pay required fees according to renunciation category.
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.
When should I surrender Indian passport?
Under the Indian law, Persons of Indian Origin who have acquired foreign Nationality are required to surrender their Indian passports to the nearest Indian Mission/Post immediately after acquisition of foreign citizenship .
What happens if the Indian passport is not surrendered?
Those who fail to surrender their Indian passport after acquiring foreign citizenship may face the following penalties. $250 penalty if passport expired after January 1, 2005 and 3 or more years have passed between naturalization date and present date .
Can I get my Indian citizenship back after renouncing?
Yes. He/she has to declare intention of renunciation in Form XXII to the Indian Mission/Post where OCI registration was granted . After receipt of the declaration, the Indian Mission/Post shall issue an acknowledgement in Form XXII A. application form have to apply again in the new form?
How do I file a renunciation?
- Identify the renunciation service type. ...
- Get started with your Renunciation related application. ...
- Applicants opting to submit application in person as against postal application are required to schedule an appointment to submit their application at the Visa Application Centre.
Are OCI applications being accepted?
Please note that due to the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic, applications are being accepted via courier only . In-person application, submission is not available till further notice. We will not be able to process your application, if you don't complete online registration process.
How do I get a surrender certificate?
| Step 1 Register through the Passport Seva Online Portal. (Click on “Register Now” link on the Home Page). | Step 3 Click “Apply for Surrender Certificate” link. |
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Where can I surrender Indian passport?
Under Indian law, Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), who have acquired foreign citizenship are required to surrender their Indian passports to the nearest Indian Mission/Post immediately after acquisition of foreign citizenship.
Can I surrender my expired Indian passport?
A: Yes, expired passports too can be presented for surrendering . Renunciation/Surrender Certificate will not be issued for Impounded, Revoked, Suspended, and Cancelled (against Re-issue) passports.
Can I do renunciation and OCI together?
Can I apply for OCI and Visa to together? A. No it is not advisable, as both are separate applications . Please apply each one separately.
What are the disadvantages of OCI card?
| Advantages Disadvantages | Lifelong multiple entries for visiting India. Not eligible for purchasing agricultural land. | No requirement for registering with local police authorities after 180 days. Not eligible for a government job. |
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Is OCI valid for lifetime?
The OCI card is a lifelong visa available for citizens of Indian origin . Once you get it, you will obtain all the rights any resident in India has. You can live and work in India. The OCI card is valid for 10 years after issued and it allows Multiple Entry to the country.
Can OCI holder live permanently in India?
Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) is a form of permanent residency available to people of Indian origin and their spouses which allows them to live and work in India indefinitely . Despite the name, OCI status is not citizenship and does not grant the right to vote in Indian elections or hold public office.
