Hi all,
Today, me and wife became USCs. Now the next step is to get a US passport and OCI . PP seem to be pretty straight forward.
One of the requirements for OCI is renunciation of Indian citizenship. My son became a USC since his parents are USCs now and can get a US passport. Does anyone know what is the process for surrendering Indian PP of a minor child? He doesn't have a naturalization certificate.
The CGISF website is not very clear about this. Please share information if you have.
Thanks in advance.
folIf 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. 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: Copy of the Naturalization Certificate; 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.
Above is for Washington Jurisdiction. If your State is not covered under Washington, you may want to check their requirement from their web site.
