BOI details mandatory process after foreign citizenship is acquired in India

Former citizens must surrender Indian documents and apply for a new visa within 30 days.

Ankita Baidya•Jul 10, 2026 06:52 PM• 249 views

The Bureau of Immigration has outlined the compliance process for individuals who acquire foreign nationality while in India.

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Ankita Baidya is a Europe-based journalist currently pursuing the Erasmus Mundus Master’s in Journalism. Her reporting and writing explore the intersections of society, politics, education and culture, with a particular interest in identity, youth and global affairs.

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