How can a person acquire Indian citizenship?

1. By Birth. If a person is born in the territory of India, he shall be a citizen of India.
2. By Acquisition or Incorporation of Territory.
3. By Descent.
4. By Registration.
5. By Naturalization.

How can a foreigner get Indian citizenship by 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.”

How can I get permanent residency in India?

Unless you are a person of Indian origin, the only way to get permanent residency is through investment. Another alternative would be to take Indian citizenship after visa renewals for a period of 12 years or so. Citizenship of India can be acquired by birth, descent, registration and naturalisation.

Can a foreigner live in India forever?

Yes, absolutely. There are different account types available for foreigners in India including: Non-Resident Ordinary accounts – These are current accounts designed for short-term stays (up to 6 months). They typically require you to pay in at least US$500 per month.

How can I become an Indian citizen?

For naturalisation, here are the documents you need: A copy of valid Foreign Passport A copy of Residential Permit/LTV A copy of Bank Challan in original amounting to Rs.1500/- deposited in the State Bank of India. One affidavit from self (applicant) and two affidavits from two Indians testifying to the character of the applicant in the prescribed language available in the application form.

Can I regain Indian citizenship?

Regaining the Indian Citizenship Finally, when you give up your Indian citizenship, all is not lost forever. If you decide to go back and live in India, you can regain your Indian citizenship. The criteria is continuous stay in India for 12 month and readiness to renounce your German citizenship.

How you can lose your Indian citizenship?

Any citizen of India can make a declaration renouncing is Indian citizenship.

However,if such a declaration is made during a war in which India is engaged,its registration shall be withheld by the Central Government.

Further,when a person renounces his Indian citizenship,every minor child of that person also loses Indian citizenship.

What are the citizenship requirements for India?

Citizenship by Naturalization. You can acquire Indian citizenship by naturalization if you have been a resident of India for twelve of the last fourteen years. In addition, you must have spent the twelve months preceding your application in India, without interruption.