As a world traveler, having the right documents on hand is critical. One document that you may not have heard of before is the Indian Citizenship Renunciation Certificate. This certificate is an important tool for those who are looking to renounce their Indian citizenship.

 In this blog post, we will look at what the Indian Citizenship Renunciation Certificate is, why it’s needed and how to apply for one. We will also discuss other related topics such as ex-pat taxes and dual nationality laws in India. By the end of this post, you should have a better understanding of the process of obtaining an Indian Citizenship Renunciation Certificate and be better prepared to take your next steps!

Indian Citizen Renunciation Rules and Fees

If you are an Indian citizen and wish to renounce your citizenship, you must do so at an Indian diplomatic or consular mission. The rules and fees for renunciation vary by country, so please contact the mission nearest you for specific instructions.

In general, the process involves submitting a written request along with proof of your current citizenship and identity, such as a passport or birth certificate. You may also be required to provide proof of residence in the country where you are applying for renunciation.

Once your request is processed, you will be issued a Certificate of Renunciation of Indian Citizenship, which you must submit to the authorities in your new country of citizenship to finalize the process. Please note that once you have renounced your Indian citizenship, it is irreversible.

List of Indian Citizen Renunciation Rules

1.  You must have a valid Indian passport.

2.  You must submit your completed Indian Citizenship Renunciation Certificate application form, along with two recent passport-sized photographs of yourself and your original Indian passport, to the nearest Indian consulate or embassy.

3.  Your application will be reviewed and, if approved, you will be asked to sign the certificate of renunciation and surrender your Indian passport.

4.  Once your application is approved and you have signed the certificate of renunciation, the consulate or embassy will issue you a Letter of Renunciation of Indian Citizenship, which you must submit to the Registrar General of India in order to officially renounce your Indian citizenship.

What are the Fees?

The fees for the Indian Citizenship Renunciation Certificate are as follows:

• The application fee is $175
• The processing fee is $75
• The certificate fee is $50

In total, the cost of the Indian Citizenship Renunciation Certificate is $300.

Benefits

There are many benefits to renouncing your Indian citizenship. One benefit is that you will no longer be subject to the Indian Constitution or laws. This means that you will not be required to serve in the Indian armed forces, pay taxes in India, or vote in Indian elections. Additionally, renouncing your Indian citizenship will allow you to apply for citizenship in another country. Finally, renouncing your Indian citizenship can help you avoid potential difficulties if you ever travel to India on a non-Indian passport.

Things to keep in mind

There are a few things to keep in mind when you’re applying for an Indian Citizenship Renunciation Certificate. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

• You will need to have been an Indian citizen at the time of your application. If you have since acquired another citizenship, you will not be eligible for the certificate.
• You will need to provide proof of your Indian citizenship, such as a passport or birth certificate.
• You will need to provide proof of your current citizenship status, such as a passport or naturalization certificate.
• The renunciation process can take up to two years to complete. During this time, you will need to maintain your current citizenship status and cannot apply for another citizenship.

Tips

There are a few things to keep in mind when applying for an Indian Citizenship Renunciation Certificate. 

• First, you will need to provide proof of identity and citizenship. 
• Second, you must submit a completed application form. 
• Finally, you will need to pay the application fee.

When it comes to proof of identity, you will need to submit a copy of your passport or birth certificate. If you have multiple citizenship, you will need to provide proof of all citizenship. As for proof of Indian citizenship, you will need to submit your current Indian passport or a copy of your birth certificate if you were born in India. If you have acquired Indian citizenship through naturalization, you will need to provide a copy of your naturalization certificate.

The completed application form can be found on the website of the Consulate General of India. Once the form is complete, you will need to submit it along with the required documents and application fee. The fee can be paid by credit card, money order, or cashier’s check.

Things to Avoid

We have to avoid giving up our Indian citizenship unless it is absolutely necessary. We should not sell or transfer our Indian passports. Once we do, it is no longer possible to get it back.

We must also keep in mind that once we renounce our Indian citizenship, it cannot be restored. If you have been convicted of a crime, we cannot apply for reinstatement of your citizenship.

In addition, if we lose our Indian citizenship, we may lose all our other nationalities as well. This means that if we are ever forced to live outside India and become stateless, we may not be able to return home again because we will not be able to obtain an exit visa from any country where we live now.

The process of renouncing one’s Indian citizenship is outlined in the Indian Citizenship Act of 1955. The act states that any person who acquired Indian citizenship by registration, naturalization, or descent from a parent who was an Indian citizen at the time of the person’s birth may renounce their citizenship.

A person wishing to renounce their Indian citizenship must submit a signed and witnessed declaration of renunciation to the nearest Indian embassy or consulate. The declaration must state the person’s name, date, place of birth, and current nationality, and that they are voluntarily renouncing their Indian citizenship.

Once the declaration is received, the embassy or consulate will issue a Certificate of Renunciation of Indian Citizenship. This certificate is proof that the person has successfully renounced their Indian citizenship and is no longer subject to the jurisdiction of India.