prss_vel83 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 15, 2021 9:56 pm
Dear All,
I have a below query regarding travelling to India using an Indian passport after receiving UK naturalisation certificate.
1. Is it allowed to travel using an Indian passport to India within 3 months after receiving UK naturalisation? If yes, will it be a problem while applying for OCI Card? Will be there any penalty?
2. Alternatively, Do I need to have a surrender certificate prior to applying for Indian visitors visa?
Thanks for your support
1. You do have a grace period of 3 months from the date of naturalisation during which time you can use Indian passport provided you have not acquired British passport. If you have British passport you cannot and should not use Indian passport for any travel. Yes, there will be a problem even before you apply OCI. It would be during applying for surrender certificate.
As per the FAQ on HCI London website, they don't mention what is the penalty as the GoI has stopped levying monetary fine for misuse of Indian Passport.
2. You need to surrender your passport to apply for visa. However, India is not issuing visitor visa (suspended) currently. Your only option to travel to India is through OCI or Business/Medical etc. But not Tourist/Visitor visa.