How can a foreigner get Indian citizenship after marriage?

“The foreign national does not become an Indian citizen on marriage with a citizen under the Act. After the marriage, the foreign national has an option to get registered as an Indian citizen. Even then, the person must fulfil the requirement of residency before they can apply for Indian Citizenship.”

What are the new citizenship rules in India?

The Act has amended the Citizenship Act, 1955 to give eligibility for Indian citizenship to illegal migrants who are Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan, and who entered India on or before 31 December 2014. The Act does not mention Muslims.

How long can an Indian live in Nepal?

As an Indian visiting the country, you can stay in Nepal indefinitely for any length of time. Even though you do not require Nepal visa for Indians, you should keep it in mind to register yourself with the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu after 6 months of stay.

Who is eligible for Nepal citizenship?

Citizenship by naturalization He/she can speak and write in the national language of Nepal. He/she is engaged in any occupation in Nepal. He/she has relinquished his/her citizenship of another state. He/she has resided in Nepal for at least 15 years.

Can I have dual citizenship in India?

The Constitution of India does not allow holding Indian citizenship and citizenship of a foreign country simultaneously. Based on the recommendation of the High Level committee on Indian Diaspora, the Government of India decided to grant Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) commonly known as ‘dual citizenship’.

Can I settle in Nepal from India?

Citizens of India do not need a visa to enter Nepal, and can reside permanently as Nepali citizens with no restrictions, because Article 7 the 1950 Indo-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship allows free movement of people between the two nations on a reciprocal basis.

Can I apply for citizenship after 3 years of permanent residence?

You came to the UK in 2013 and gained permanent residence status in 2018. In April 2021, you got settled status. Usually, you would need to wait 12 months after getting settled status to apply for citizenship – but because you had permanent residence status for 3 years already, you can apply straightaway.

How long can I stay in the US as a US citizen?

Speaking more generally, USCBP officers have taken the position that a person may stay in the U.S. a maximum of six months per year, although there is no written policy that requires that limitation.

What is the duration of stay for a specialty occupation?

A specialty occupation requires the application of specialized knowledge and a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent of work experience. The duration of stay is three years, extendable to six years; after which the visa holder may need to reapply.

How long do you have to live in the UK before applying?

You must have lived in the UK for at least 5 years before the date of your application. You cannot include any time spent in the UK when you’re exempt from immigration control as a: spent more than 450 days outside the UK during the 5 years before your application