For Indians acquiring foreign citizenship, a certificate of renunciation confirms the surrender of Indian status. Individuals who have obtained renunciation certificates after becoming foreign nationals require visas for India visits unless they are OCI cardholders. A Certificate of Renunciation is a formal document from the Indian government. It confirms that a person has given up their citizenship. The document is proof that the person no longer has the rights and duties of a citizen. It is often needed when the applicant becomes a citizen of another country. The certificate lists the person’s details, when they renounced their citizenship, and why.
Individuals applying for a renunciation/surrender certificate must be: Be an Indian citizen. Hold a valid Indian passport. Have acquired foreign citizenship. Have surrendered their Indian passport to the Indian embassy in the foreign country where they have acquired citizenship. They need the following documents for application: A copy of the completed application form, last passport to the Indian consulate, proof of Indian origin, proof of acquisition of foreign citizenship, and a renunciation application form. Applicants must also provide personal and children’s details, address information, a passport-sized photograph, and must review all details before online payment and final submission.
Once someone becomes a US citizen, they must give up their Indian citizenship and passport. They can do this at the Indian consulate. After obtaining the renunciation certificate, they will have to apply for an Indian visa for travel. Children may lose Indian citizenship due to their parent’s renunciation, but can reclaim it within one year of turning 18. Applicants should also consider obtaining an OCI card as it allows them to travel and stay in India. After surrendering citizenship, individuals will have to follow different immigration protocols and will no longer enjoy the rights reserved for Indian citizens, such as voting.
