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Can I still hold my Indian passport after acquiring foreign citizenship?
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.
Do you hold a foreign passport other than an Indian passport?
The Indian passport has to be surrendered as holding both Indian and a foreign passport is an offence as per Indian laws. Citizens may also renounce Indian citizenship and in doing so will lose the Indian citizenship of any minor children.
Do I have to renounce my Indian citizenship?
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.
What happens if the Indian passport is not surrendered?
Passport not surrendered up to three years and travelled more than once after obtaining foreign passport. 4. Penalty of Rs. 10,000/- for retention of passport and penalty of Rs.
What is the fee for surrendering Indian passport?
$175
If Naturalized after 1st June 2010
| 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 |
What documents do I need to surrender Indian passport?
Documents Required for Surrender of Indian Passports
- Duly filled application form.
- Printed & signed copy of the declaration form (to be attached with each application)
- Original Indian Passport (Last/Valid Indian passport at the time of Naturalization)
- Self-attested photocopy of Indian passport (All used pages)
What is required for Portuguese passport?
You can acquire Portuguese citizenship through marriage after three years of marriage to a Portuguese citizen, or three years of cohabitation. There is no requirement for any prior period of residence in Portugal, although the applicant must provide documents proving an effective connection to the Portuguese community.