WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2010
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Renunciation of Indian Citizenship

Note : Pl. note that renunciation certificate can be issued only if last old Indian passport is physically surrendered. In case old Indian passport is lost, Renunciation Certificate cannot be issued.

Persons of Indian origin who have already acquired foreign citizenship until 31 May 2010 will not be required to pay renunciation fees of USD 175.00, he/she will be required to pay Miscellaneous fees of USD 20.00 when getting the old Indian passport cancelled/surrendered.


In future those Indian citizens who acquire foreign citizenship on or after June 1 2010 will have to submit declaration of renunciation of their Indian citizenship and a fees of USD 175.00.

A.    If the applicant has already renounced Indian citizenship, he/she should   have one of the following as proof:


1.    A Certificate of Renunciation issued by a Embassy of India or,
2.    An Indian Passport that contains a cancelled stamp.

B.  If the applicant has NOT renounced their Indian citizenship, or does  not have proof, the following must be provided:

1    Two (2) copies of the completed renunciation form. The application for renunciation may be made on the renunciation form in the embassy/consulate of appropriate jurisdiction. The Jurisdiction of Embassy of India, Washington D.C. is Bermuda, Delaware, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia If the application is submitted at counter ie at Embassy of India, 2536 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington DC 20008 the renunciation form should be signed in person. If application is sent by post the signature should be notarized and an additional check of USD 20/- may be sent for mailing charges. The postal address is

Embassy of India,
Renunciation of Indian Citizenship
2536 Massachusetts Ave NW,
Washington DC 20008

2.    Renunciation fee of $175 (for those who acquired foreign citizenship on or after June 1 2010 ) or $20 (for those who acquired foreign citizenship until 31 May 2010 ) with a separate Money Order payable to 'Embassy of India'.

3.    Copy of  US Passport (First two  pages & endorsement page)

4.   Copy of the Naturalization Certificate; to be provided only in cases where US passport is issued on or after June 1 2010 while naturalization took place on or before May 31 2010: For minors who were not issued naturalization certificates, the parents must write a statement that the minors citizenship was obtained through the parents, and provide a copy of the parents naturalization certificate.

5.    Original & copy of most recent Indian passport that was issued in India/abroad. Applicant must provide photocopies of the first three pages of the passport and the last two pages of the passport.

NOTE: If all above documents are not submitted or form is incomplete, then renunciation certificate will not be issued.
 
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