RENUNCIATION OF INDIAN CITIZENSHIP Show As per the citizenship rules 2009 of Government of India, Indian nationals living abroad who intend to acquire a foreign citizenship are required to renounce their Indian citizenship. Government of India does not permit dual nationality to Indian citizens. This requirement is necessary to process applications for OCI cards by persons of Indian origin who have acquired citizenship of another country. As per the new guidelines received from Ministry of Home Affairs, India, the procedure of Renunciation has been amended with immediate effect. The Renunciation of Indian Citizenship should be filled online.
1) Print of duly-filled online Renunciation of Indian Citizenship Form at https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in/ 2) Application forms for Renunciation, Annexure - I (click here) (In Annexure – I, a witness needs to vouch (Witness) for the correctness of the details of the Applicant. It is mentioned on the form where the witness will vouch).
3) Self attested copy of Indian passport and valid Visa/Permit of the witness 4) One coloured photograph against white background (photograph should not be more than six months old and is the size of 2 inch * 2 inch (51mm*51mm)) 5) Indian passport in original 6) Self attested copy of Indian passport (First and Last page) 7) Self attested copy of Swedish passport 8) Self attested copy of Certificate of Registration/Naturalization of foreign nationality (Medborgarskapbevis). 9) Fee receipt of 827 SEK (to pe paid in bank-giro 5816-4930) 10) Personbevis in English The Spouse of the applicant will not be considered as a witness. Every applicant (including minors) must fill separate application and pay separate fee including minors. Every application is considered as separate application and should include all the above-mentioned documents. Any application without complete documents will not be accepted. In case a child who cannot sign or write his/her name, parents can sign on their behalf or they can put their thumb impression. (Left Thumb for male and right thumb for female minor applicant) The process/queries related to renunciation would be taken care of by OCI section. The OCI application will only
be accepted once the Indian passport is renounced/cancelled. All the applicants must pay an amount of SEK 827
* After renunciation, you will be given back your cancelled passport and computer generated renunciation certificate. Important information before payment for the service Renunciation. Applicants are requested to pay the fee for the service(s) requested, through online bank transfer to given below account number.
IMPORTANT: Under instructions of Government of India, the Embassy of India, Stockholm has established the Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) to meet the contingency expenditure incurred by this Embassy for carrying out welfare activities for Overseas Indian Citizens who are in distress. How do I get proof of renunciation of Indian citizenship?You can download the Surrender Certificate printable application form through the 'Forms and Affidavits Corner' section -> Print Application Form link of Passport Seva Online Portal (www.passportindia.gov.in).
How long does it take to get Indian renunciation certificate?it will take 15 working days (excluding VFS mailing time).
How much does it cost to renounce Indian citizenship?If Naturalized before 1st June 2010. Is renunciation certificate same as surrender certificate?What is difference between Surrender Certificate & Renunciation Certificate? A. Both are same. Once you acquire foreign citizenship you have to surrender your last Indian passport to Indian Consulate for cancellation.
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