{"id":136,"date":"2022-10-17T12:56:48","date_gmt":"2022-10-17T12:56:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawyer-india.com\/?p=136"},"modified":"2024-02-08T10:56:11","modified_gmt":"2024-02-08T10:56:11","slug":"citizenship-of-india-by-descent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawyer-india.com\/citizenship-of-india-by-descent\/","title":{"rendered":"Citizenship by Descent in India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Citizenship Act allows an individual to apply for\u00a0citizenship of India by descent<\/strong>, along with the option to become a citizen at birth or through registration or naturalization. When a citizen of another state wishes to apply for the option to acquire citizenship based on heritage, he or she will need to be able to prove the ties to an Indian national.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Section 4 of the Citizenship Act is the one to detail the process of acquiring citizenship by descent in India <\/strong>and our team of attorneys can answer any questions you might have about the requirements, as they may apply to your particular case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Quick facts<\/th>\n <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
How to obtain citizenship in India<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

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– by birth,<\/p>\n

– by descent,<\/p>\n

– by registration,<\/p>\n

– by naturalization.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Citizenship by descent – characteristics<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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If someone has Indian ancestry or heritage, he\/she can apply for citizenship based on family ties to Indian nationals.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Criteria for citizenship by descent\n

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A foreign national can acquire Indian citizenship by descent, depending on his\/her birthdate.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Requirements for foreigners born from Jan 26th, 1950 – Dec 9th, 1992<\/td>\n\n

The applicant’s father must be an Indian citizen by birth OR<\/p>\n

His\/her birth must be registered with an Indian mission abroad within one year (if father has citizenship by descent).<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Requirements for foreigners born from Dec 10th, 1992 – Dec 2nd, 2004<\/td>\n\n

One of the applicant’s parents must be Indian citizen by birth OR<\/p>\n

His\/her birth must be registered with an Indian mission abroad within one year (if parents have citizenship by descent);<\/p>\n

Central Government approval is required in this case.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Requirements for foreigners born on or after Dec 3rd, 2004<\/td>\n\n

One of the applicant’s parents must be Indian citizens by birth and his\/her birth must be registered with an Indian mission abroad within one year;<\/p>\n

Applicant must not hold passports for other countries;<\/p>\n

Central Government approval is required in this case.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Delayed birth registration<\/td>\n\n

The application is forwarded to the Ministry of Home Affairs and requires special approval.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Citizenship by descent for grandchildren (YES\/NO)<\/td>\n\n

YES, but additional documents to attest to the family link will be required.<\/p>\n

Our lawyers in India<\/strong> can help.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Overseas Citizens of India<\/td>\n\n

 <\/p>\nCannot obtain Indian citizenship by descent.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

General required documents for citizenship by descent<\/td>\n\n

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– application form,<\/p>\n

– passport-size photographs,<\/p>\n

– birth certificate,<\/p>\n

– proof of parents’ Indian citizenship,<\/p>\n

– birth registration number, etc.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Submission of application<\/td>\n\n

– online,<\/p>\n

– at embassy or consulate in the country where the child was born.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Restricted nationalities for Indian citizenship by descen<\/td>\n\n

None<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dual citizenship allowed (YES\/NO)<\/td>\n\n

NO<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Advantages of Indian citizenship<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

– right to vote,<\/p>\n

– employment opportunities,<\/p>\n

– access to government schemes,<\/p>\n

– right to own property,<\/p>\n

– traveling benefits, etc.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Assistance<\/td>\n\n

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Our law firm in India<\/strong> includes a team of immigration lawyers<\/strong> that will help interested foreigners in obtaining citizenship.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n

At our law firm in India<\/strong><\/a>, we assist foreign citizens who wish to relocate to the country and are in need of a visa or a residence permit, as well as those who have been living in India for a number of years and are now ready to obtain citizenship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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