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british passport or ROA ? advice needed please

Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 6:22 pm
by joe.narayan
Hi Friends,

First, thanks to all the people who take time to share their experience and help others. I have a situation and i think some one can help me on this. I have got my citizenship (certificate only from council) but, i have not applied for british passport. I am still on my indian passport, is it worth taking british passport or can i go for ROA (Right of Abode) ? what are the advantges and disadvantages of both. Would be great if any one can share their knowledge.

Thanks in advance.

Regards,
Joe

Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 6:47 pm
by gidoc
I have got my citizenship (certificate only from council) but, i have not applied for british passport
Youre now a British Citizen period.You may not apply for a British passport, thats your decision.
I am still on my indian passport, is it worth taking british passport or can i go for ROA (Right of Abode) ? what are the advantges and disadvantages of both
No, you have automatically renounced your Indian citizenship and passport, which you must surrender to the nearest Indian HC, as its no longer yours. Thus you have no RAO in India.

You should have thought this through before taking the oath of a British Citizen.

Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 7:09 pm
by Jambo
Don't see any advantage to have ROA - it costs twice than a British passport and only valid as long as the non-UK passport is.

And I agree with Gidoc, you lost your Indian citizenship so your Indian passport is not valid any more.

british passport or ROA ? advice needed please

Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 10:57 pm
by joe.narayan
Hi gidoc,Jambo,

Thank you very much for your time and effort. I got the point and ill do the necessary to surrender my existing passport.

Regards,
Joe