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Can I be a dual citizen of the US and India?

Can I be a dual citizen of the US and India?

The Constitution of India does not allow dual citizenship, that is, holding Indian citizenship and citizenship of a foreign country simultaneously.

Can Indian citizens keep 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”.

Can an American get Indian citizenship?

Citizenship of India by naturalization can be acquired by a foreigner (not illegal migrant) who is ordinarily resident in India for TWELVE YEARS (throughout the period of twelve months immediately preceding the date of application and for ELEVEN YEARS in the aggregate in the FOURTEEN YEARS preceding the twelve months) …

Which countries allow dual citizenship with India?

Which Countries Allow or Recognize Dual Citizenship?

Country Dual Citizenship
Hong Kong Yes
Hungary Yes
Iceland Yes
India No

Can I keep Indian and US 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.

What happens if I give up my Indian citizenship?

Giving up your Indian citizenship means you’ll no longer be entitled to support from the Indian Embassy if you’re abroad. The laws, rights and responsibilities of your new state will apply. That means that you might be obliged to do military service, vote, serve on a jury, and so on – the same as any other citizen.

Is OCI dual citizenship?

OCI Card – Overseas Citizenship of India (NOT a Dual Citizenship)

Which country has the dual citizenship?

Countries that allow Dual Citizenship

Albania Benin Egypt
Algeria Bolivia Finland
Angola Brazil France
Antigua & Barbuda Bulgaria* Germany*
Argentina Canada Greece

Can Americans have dual citizenship?

U.S. law does not mention dual nationality or require a person to choose one nationality or another. A U.S. citizen may naturalize in a foreign state without any risk to his or her U.S. citizenship. Dual nationals owe allegiance to both the United States and the foreign country.

Can I travel on 2 passports?

You can use whichever passport is more convenient for leaving country A, and whichever passport is more convenient for arriving in country B. They do not have to be the same passport. But you must enter and leave a country on the same passport.