Marriage with a foreginer..?

Question

I am an Indian and i am going to marry with a foreginer..So i want to know about the citizenship of Indian..Will i enjoy the citizenship of india anymore?Or not .
After my marriage?.Or i became tha citizen of that country in which i am going to marry...

Answer 1

Dual citizenship is now allowed in India. Read this for complete information.How to gain Overseas Citizenship of India


Wednesday, 29 December , 2004, 15:14

There has been persistent demand and expectations for dual citizenship for persons of Indian origin in North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and few other countries.
The grant of dual citizenship was intended to remove for those who have taken foreign passports, the obstacle in travel to and from India, permit investment in business ventures and foster a greater sense of belonging.




This provision is an incentive for people to relate themselves with India, to make investments, to make technology transfer and such like things. On the occasion of first Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas on 9th January 2003, former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee made an announcement for grant of dual citizenship to PIOs.

To translate that announcement into a reality, the necessary legislation was introduced by the Government of India in Parliament in May, 2003. It is tribute to the broad vision of this concept, that it has enjoyed full support across various sections of people in India, including the full support of all political parties and subsequently, the Legislation was passed by Parliament unanimously in December, 2003.

The concept of dual citizenship, now phrased as Overseas Citizenship, will grant overseas citizenship to persons of Indian origin belonging to certain countries as well as Indian citizens who may take up the citizenship of these countries in future.

At present this facility is being extended to PIOs of 16 specified countries, namely, Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Republic of Cyprus, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America.

Eligibility

The Central Government, on application made in this regard, may register any person as an overseas citizen of India if ;
a) that person is of Indian origin of full age and capacity who is a citizen of a specified country;
b) that a person is of full age and capacity who has obtained the citizenship of a specified countries on or after the commencement of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2003 and who was a citizen of India immediately before such commencement;
c) The person registered as an overseas citizens of India shall be an overseas citizen of India as from the date on which he is so registered.

No person who has been deprived of his Indian citizenship under this Act shall be registered as an overseas citizen of India except by an order of the Central Government. For this purpose, the expression "person of Indian origin" shall mean a citizen of another country who;
was eligible to become a citizen of India at the time of the commencement of the Constitution;
belonged to a territory that became part of India after the 15th day of August, 1947; and
the children and grand-children of a person covered under clauses (i) and (ii), but does not include a person who is or had been at any time a citizen of Pakistan, Bangladesh or such other country as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify.

Procedure

The application of registration as an overseas citizen of India has to be made in the prescribed form. This form when completed should be submitted in triplicate;
i) (In India:) to the collector within whose jurisdiction the applicant is ordinary resident for transmission to the Central Government through the State Government or Union Territory Administration, as the case may be.
ii) (Elsewhere: ) to the Indian Consulate/Embassy whose jurisdiction the country of which an applicant is a citizen for this for transmission to the Central Government.

Benefits and privileges

a) Issuance of a registration certificate on being granted overseas citizenship.
b) Issuance of an overseas citizen passport
c) No requirement of visa for travel to India (both passports will be required to be presented while traveling to/from India.)
d) No registration formalities for staying in the country.
e) No separate documentation required for admission in colleges/institutions or for taking employment.
f) Parity with non-resident Indian in respect of facilities available to the latter in the economic, financial and educational field. (details separately available)
g) Facilities as available to children of NRIs for obtaining admission to educational institutions in India, including medical colleges, engineering colleges, institute of technology, institute of management etc. under the general category.
h) Facilities under the various housing schemes of LIC, State Govt. and other government agencies.

Fees

The processing fee for an application for dual citizenship is proposed to be fixed at $100.

Conferment of rights on overseas citizen of India

Apart from the benefits and privileges available to an overseas citizens of India as enumerated above, such a citizen would also be entitled to other rights which the Central Government would specify and which would be notified in the official Gazette from time to time. However, there are certain sector such as public employment, voting rights etc where the rights would not be available to overseas citizens.

Answer 2

I m an Indian married with an italian.We stay here n India as he is working here.B4 he used to work in working Visa but last year we applied PIO from Rome and he got d PIO 4 20 yrs.Thant means he can stay n india 4 20 yrs without any visa.As he is married to me he became the pio(person with indian origin)passport holder.Dont worry u will b still an Indian But depends where u want to stay??? Suppose u want to get married wid an american and want to stay n america then u have to apply 4 a green card or d citizenship 4 america but n that case u have to give up your indian citizenship coz our country doesnt have dual citizenship law till now.All d best.

Answer 3

When you marry a foreigner and apply for citizenship in your spouse's country, you automatically become a citizen of that country through the process of naturalisation. I think that the Indian Government has of late initiated a system of dual citizenship. But, to the best of my knowledge, it is open to NRIs only. Your Indian citizenship will be determined the way you choose, after your marriage. After taking up the citizenship of your spouse's country, you may choose to forgo your Indian citizenship or consider taking up NRI status. The latter is subject to fulfillment of certain conditions. It is advisable to consult the appropriate authority for further necessary clarifications.

Answer 4

Once upon a time it was advantageous to have either an European or US citizenship. It entitled one to travel to various countries with less hazzles. However,these days with the formation of EU and also with India doing economically pretty well there aren't much benefits in having foreign passports. You will remain Indian by heart and soul irrespective of your citizenship. Therefore, you must see the pros and cons for yourself and decide. No outsider can decide on your behalf.

Answer 5

I don't know about Indian citizenship policy myself, but I think if you're going to live in your fiancee's country, you will be a citizen of their country AND India. If they are living with you in India, you will still be a citizen of India and not the country they are from.

Answer 6

Indian citizenship will not cease on such marriage and that foreign country may/not give its citizenship.

Answer 7

for special indan have dual citizenship

Answer 8

It depends if that other country also allows duel citizenship.But if you listen to pros.....do not do it.

Answer 9

no it is not good to marry a foreigner because SARE JAHAN SE MAHN HAMAEA PYARA HINDUSTAN.

Answer 10

ur night life will be diwali and day life will be holi have a wild sex with her