Is OCI Card Dual Citizenship?

YK Posted by: Yash Khater
• 15 July, 2025
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The OCI card is an immigration status of a foreign national of indian origin to live and work in India for an indefinite time. The government of India does not allow dual citizenship, which means that if you have an OCI card, it doesn't mean you have citizenship of both countries.

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  • Sakshi Chhabra 23 July, 2025

    According to the Indian Government, Indians are not allowed dual citizenship with an OCI card. If you have to get the citizenship of another country, then you have to surrender your Indian passport and apply for the citizenship of another country. With an OCI card, you can get the benefits of most citizens of India without getting a dual citizenship.

  • Prateek Khanna 20 July, 2025

    An OCI card doesn't provide dual citizenship, but it can have similar advantages, like a lifelong visa-free entry in India, without the need to report the duration of stay to any local police or authorities. An OCI card also provides equal rights in the economic, educational, and financial sectors.

  • Abhishek Sain 18 July, 2025

    OCI card does not give dual citizenship, but it has similar benefits like having equal rights as NRIs, and having the same fares in local flights, allowing one to visit wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, and can also work and live in the country.

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