No, you generally cannot travel on your Indian passport after becoming an Australian citizen, as Indian law requires you to surrender it immediately, with a small grace period (around 3 months) to do so without penalty; using it after this period is illegal and can lead to fines and future issues, requiring you to use your Australian passport for travel and apply for an OCI card (Overseas Citizenship of India) for Indian-related services.
You will need to renounce your Indian citizenship asap, as India doesn't allow dual citizenship. Then you'll need to apply for a visa to go to India (e-visa for upto 3 months of stay), because you won't get your OCI card in time.
The Constitution of India does not allow holding Indian citizenship and citizenship of a foreign country simultaneously.
If a person has ever held an Indian Passport and has obtained the Passport of another country, they will be required to surrender their Indian Passport immediately after gaining another Country's nationality.
Australian citizens entering and leaving Australia
Australian citizens should use their Australian passport to enter and leave Australia. The Australian Border Force has more information on crossing the border. If you have a passport from another country, you can use that after you leave Australia.
Yes, this is common for dual citizens. For example, you can leave your home country with its passport and re-enter with the same, while using your second passport to enter and exit the destination country.
Before 4 April 2002, Australian citizens who became citizens of another country lost their Australian citizenship automatically. Since that date Australian citizens who become citizens of another country may in some circumstances become dual citizens.
Holding an Indian passport or acquiring an Indian Passport or Traveling on an Indian passport after acquisition of foreign citizenship constitutes a cognizable offense under the Indian Passport Act and attracts penalties and imprisonment or both.
OCI fees in Australia vary by service, with a New OCI Registration costing around AUD 414, while re-issuance for lost/damaged cards or changes (like new passport after age 20) is about AUD 151, plus mandatory AUD 5.00 for the Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) and VFS service fees (approx. AUD 4.60). Payments are typically made via cash, debit/credit card, or bank cheque/money order to VFS Services Australia, not the Consulate directly.
the person has been convicted of one or more serious offences. the court has imposed a period or periods of imprisonment that total at least 3 years or more, and. the conduct the offence relates to is so serious and significant that it demonstrates that the person has repudiated their allegiance to Australia.
Asia, led by Singapore, South Korea, and Japan, continues to hold a strong lead in global mobility. The United States, tied at 12th place with Malaysia, now grants visa-free access to 180 destinations, putting it behind most major European countries.
The "10-year rule" in Australian citizenship primarily refers to a rule for children born in Australia to non-citizen parents, allowing them to gain citizenship on their 10th birthday if they've lived in Australia for most of their life; it also relates to criminal deportation protections for long-term permanent residents (after 10 years). For general citizenship by conferral, adults usually need 4 years of residency (with at least 1 year as a permanent resident).
Dual passport holders can take advantage of visa-free access to more countries. A second passport helps bypass restrictions that may be imposed on the primary passport, such as visa denials or entry bans. In most cases, the same document must be presented when entering and exiting the country.
Consulate wishes to clarify on the citizenship status of OCI cardholders. Constitution of India does not allow holding Indian citizenship and Citizenship of a foreign country simultaneously.
Loss of Passport should be immediately reported to Indian Mission and the Police Station. You need to contact the respective Indian Mission/Post. Generally, an Emergency Certificate (EC) is issued for returning to India after verification of Indian nationality/origin/particulars.
If you have ever held Indian Citizenship, then it is mandatory to complete Surrender of Indian Passport/ is the first step to complete before applying for OCI Visa.
A: OCI card holders can purchase residential and commercial properties in India. But they are not permitted to purchase agricultural land, including farmland or any kind of plantation property. Q: Can a foreign national of non-Indian origin resident outside India purchase immovable property in India?
OCI is only a life-long visa. Stay o f a foreigners in India without a valid passport is illegal even if he or she is an OCI cardholder. Therefore, it is necessary that OCI cardholders staying in India should have a valid passport at all times of their stay in the country.
Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)
This visa lets you live and work permanently anywhere in Australia. It is a points based visa. However, you don't need a sponsor or nominator for this visa. Read about extra points you can get for English language skills.
Keeping an Indian passport/acquiring an Indian passport/travelling on an Indian passport after acquisition of foreign citizenship constitutes an offence under the Indian Passport Act, 1967, and attracts penalties.
(i) An OCI is entitled to life long visa with free travel to India whereas for a PIO card holder, it is only valid for 15 years.
You cannot vote in U.S. elections. You cannot have a U.S. passport or benefit from U.S. consular services. You lose the right to work or live in the U.S. without a visa. You lose the U.S. government's protection abroad.
Australia permits 'citizenship of two or more countries', providing it's legal according to all the relevant parties. So if you're already a dual national of two other countries, and then you settle in Australia, you could eventually gain Australian citizenship and become a triple national.
The Citizenship Act of 1955 mentions three ways in which an Indian citizen, can lose his or her citizenship. The three ways are Renunciation, termination, and deprivation.
The answer is yes. Australians can acquire citizenship in another country without losing their Australian nationality. However, the other country must also permit dual citizenship. Regarding triple or multiple citizenships, Australia allows them if the other countries recognize this status.