Renunciation of Indian Citizenship: It is mandatory to renounce Indian Citizenship before acquiring Foreign Citizenship by Indian nationals as Indian Citizenship Act does not provide for dual citizenship.

How to apply:

• Those who want to acquire foreign nationality may apply for Renunciation Certificate only on the Ministry of Home Affairs (Foreigners Division) website https://indiancitizenshiponline.nic.in
• The applicant has to click on “Declaration of Renunciation of Citizenship under Section 8 of the Act made by a Citizen of India”
• Instructions and details regarding the application can be seen in the website link given below: http://indiancitizenshiponline.nic.in/Renounce
• Print out of duly filled in application along with all original documents & their photocopies, online application form may be submitted at Consular section of the Embassy of India in person.
• Documents required to be uploaded:

1. Indian Passport copy
2. Naturalization certificate
3. Photograph 51mm x 51mm with white background
4. Fees Euro 82.00 (80.00 + 2.00 ICWF)
5. NOTE:- Applicants with minor children (Indian National) while uploading their own document, should also unload Indian passport, address proof, Naturalization certificate of their minor children.

Surrender of Indian Passport: Indian Citizenship Act does not provide for dual citizenship. As per the Passport Act, it is mandatory for all Indian passport holders to surrender their last Indian passport to the Embassy immediately after acquisition of foreign nationality. It is an offence under the Citizenship Act and the Passports Act for foreign nationals to hold Indian passports. Once Indian passport is surrendered, The Embassy of India, Bratislava will cancel and return it to the Passport holder along with Renunciation/Surrender certificate. The Embassy will not be in a position to render services like OCI, Visa etc. until Renunciation Certificate is submitted. Application for surrender of Indian Passport may be applied online at https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/.