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Apply for Overseas Citizenship of India

Check detailed information on Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) to apply for it online provided by the Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs. Users can get information on the OCI eligibility criteria, application forms, procedure, benefits of OCI, application fees, downloadable certificate, OCI miscellaneous services, etc. The status of application form can also be checked online.

Apply for Indian Citizenship

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Indian citizenship can be acquired by birth, descent, registration and naturalization. The conditions and procedure for acquisition of Indian citizenship as per the provision of the Citizenship Act, 1955

Apply for Indian Citizenship Under CAA

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A special provision exists for the submission of applications for Indian Citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act of 2019. It is specifically for individuals who entered India on or before 31st December, 2014, and belonging to Hindu or Sikh or Buddhist or Jain or Parsi or Christian community from Pakistan or Afghanistan or Bangladesh.

Registration As a Citizen of India Under Section 5(1)(a) of the Citizenship Act, 1955 Made by a person of Indian Origin

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Ministry of Home Affairs offers online service to allow Registration As a Citizen of India Under Section 5(1)(a) of the Citizenship Act, 1955 Made by a person of Indian Origin.

Registration As a Citizen of India Under Section 5(1)(c) of the Citizenship Act, 1955 Made by a person Who is/has been married to a Citizen of India

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Ministry of Home Affairs offers online service to allow Registration As a Citizen of India Under Section 5(1)(c) of the Citizenship Act, 1955 Made by a person Who is/has been married to a Citizen of India.

Declaration of Renunciation of Citizenship Under Section 8 of the Act Made by a Citizen of India

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Ministry of Home Affairs offers online service to allow Declaration of Renunciation of Citizenship Under Section 8 of the Act Made by a Citizen of India