Thanks that answers the question. I have two more regarding photocopy of passport. (1) I understand for indian passport you only need to photocopy the one with Visa stamps. In my case my new passport does not have any visa and I am not surrendering my cancelled passport. So do I only need to copy fr...

Hi,

I have two Indian passports
(1) With all visas but Cancelled due to expiry
(2) Latest passport Without any visa stamps.

Could someone please advise if I need to surrender both passports or only the active one?

thanks,

Hi,

I am in the same boat here. I want to get Indian citizenship for my daughter who is BC now. I understand some one has mentioned that they can have both passports until they reach the age of 18. Can we apply for Indian citizenship while she is minor in this case?

Thanks

Hi,

I know at the moment India does not allow Dual Nationality. They have OCI and PIO which is next to useless for children.

Does anyone knows if there is a legislation in pipeline about dual nationality (proper Indian Passport)?

Regards,

Hi,

When applying for Indian Citizenship (minor or adult) , does it makes any difference if applicant's Mother was Indian Citizen at the time of applicant's birth. Currently Mother and Father are both no longer Indian citizen (they are BC).

Many thanks,

If anyone can offer any help or advice out there it would be much appreciated. My partner is now into day 4 of this saga & is still at Dubai airport being asked the same questions over & over again every time he gets to Immigration. And no - he's not a drug runner! Thanks. It sounds despera...

Hi, I recently got my BC and want to surrender my Indian passport. (1) Are there separate applications for Surrendering Indian passport and getting certificate for the passport surrender? (2) My BC Passport application is under way currently. Do I need to present British Passport at the time of Indi...

Just to update:

I have sent the application anyway after talking to IPS over the phone. They advised that they need these details for the naturalization verification. As I already am providing the certificate of naturalization, it does not matter much.

Lets see...

I would fill in a new form just to be on the safe side. Thats what I thought but I have got referee's signature and everything which I have to do it again. Unfort. referee is another town... Just to give you a little background.. The spelling I got on the application form is from my mum's passport ...

You should sent the passport you entered with together with the application (even if cancelled) although this is not very clear from the guide and will not affect the application if you don't. Take it with you when you walk into the Post Office (no booking required. It is just a normal counter serv...

Hi, I have read in the FAQ that you need to send the passport which has EC stamp. In my case this passport is cancelled. (i.e. expired and edges were trimmed). Do I still need to send this passport with the application? Also for the confirmation I am sending following documents as original. - Natura...

Anyone ?!

Hi,

Can anyone please advise if Retried Post office official/owner can be a referee for the passport application?

Thanks

But can I apply for OCI without British Passport? You are eligible to apply for OCI following your Naturalization. In the OCI process the life long multiple entry visa is stamped on the foreign passport along with the OCI booklet. Hence it is imperative that you have foreign passport when you apply...

Father : Recently got BC but without British passport (Not surrendered Indian Passport) Once you become British you have lost your Indian Citizenship. the sooner you surrender your Indian passport the better. You have 90 days of grace period for travel and 3 yrs of period to submit the passport bef...

I think NO. Both parents should be british. http://www.immihelp.com/nri/pio-vs-oci.html Sorry that is incorrect. It says "Either parents" needs to be British. Either means one or another. Can any senior member put some light on this whether I need to have a British passport or only natura...

Hi, I would really appriciate if someone can help me understand if my child is eligible for OCI? Mother : Indian citizen (Indian Passport with ILR) Father : Recently got BC but without British passport (Not surrendered Indian Passport) Child : BC with British passport. Can my child get an OCI card a...

Hi, If a child UK born child registered as Indian citizen but dont have Indian passport. What do parents needs to do to register child as British Citizen? Parents One ILR and other BC. Also after getting BC for child how to get OCI for the same child? What about surrender Indian documents? (remember...

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: (WP+Tier1)
Method of application: NCS
Date of receipt by UKBA: 8/09/2012
Date of debit of fees: 13/09/2012
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 14//09/2012
Date of receipt of approval: 25/10/2012
Date of Ceremony: 26/10/2012

Hi, Does anyone has direct contact details of Birmingham city council's telephone number of email. I have tried to contact on following without any luck since last one week. 0121 675 1000 citizenship.ceremonies@birmingham.gov.uk When I tried to call them in office hours the phone keeps getting disco...

Hi, Does anyone has direct contact details of Birmingham city council's telephone number of email. I have tried to contact on following without any luck since last one week. 0121 675 1000 citizenship.ceremonies@birmingham.gov.uk When I tried to call them in office hours the phone keeps getting disco...

Does anyone knows if Birmingham City Council does ceremony on Saturdays. I tried to call them but could not get through. Tried emailing them but no reply. If Birmingham City Council does not do Saturdays ceremony then which council does in Midlands? Also is it advisable to purchase photographs of th...

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: (WP+Tier1)
Method of application: NCS
Date of receipt by UKBA: 8/09/2012
Date of debit of fees: 13/09/2012
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 14//09/2012
Date of receipt of approval: 25/10/2012
Date of Ceremony: 26/10/2012

Lucapooka wrote:1. British by descent
2. British by birth.
The only difference being that the children of a child born under 1) will not be British if they are born outside the UK. BC is passed down only one generation when outside the UK.

Thanks. If they are born in UK could they be registered as Indian?

Hi,

Background:

Father British by naturalization (Born in India as an Indian citizen)
Mother ILR (Indian citizen)

Question:

Which citizenship the new born baby will be eligible for if
(1) Born in India
(2) Born in UK

Thanks