Can I use my indian passport to travel to India

[1sppandey]

Hi,

I got naturalised in June and have applied for british passport. My passport interview is next week, thus I will get my british passport most likely by end of this month.

I read somehere that I can use the indian passport upto 3 months from my naturalisation in UK. My query is that will my indian passport still be valid to travel to india once I get my british passport. I am planning to go to India in mid August (which is within 3 months from Naturalisation).

Can I apply for OCI before I travel to india as I know I need to surrender my indian passport for OCI application. Once surrendered, will my indian passport still be valid for travel..??

I know I can always apply for India Tourist visa on BP to travel..but just want to know if I can travel by the Indian passport in case the three month rule will be applicable.

Thanks for your inputs.

[sublime688]

You may have to conform with the Indian authorities if dual nationality is accepted by the Indian Laws. If not, then you will have to give up the Indian nationality. I know of some countries that do not accept holding 2 nationalities. As a UK citizen one can hold another nationality and use the other passport freely and legally.

[1sppandey]

You may have to conform with the Indian authorities if dual nationality is accepted by the Indian Laws. If not, then you will have to give up the Indian nationality. I know of some countries that do not accept holding 2 nationalities. As a UK citizen one can hold another nationality and use the other passport freely and legally.

Dual Nationality is not accpeted by India...thats the reason I have to apply for something called OCI. I know that UKBA will have no problem but the concern is in relation to Indian Immigration.

[krazydude]

You get the 3 month grace period from the date of naturalization (mentioned on the certificate). Read here [link]

http://www.hcilondon.in/renunciation.html

If you surrender your Indian passport, it is no longer valid. Acquiring a British Passport does not make your Indian Passport invalid.

You should apply for OCI asap, but I doubt if you'll get it by August.

[1sppandey]

You get the 3 month grace period from the date of naturalization (mentioned on the certificate). Read here [link]

http://www.hcilondon.in/renunciation.html

If you surrender your Indian passport, it is no longer valid. Acquiring a British Passport does not make your Indian Passport invalid.

You should apply for OCI asap, but I doubt if you'll get it by August.

My Naturalisation Certi date is 6th june so the grace period should be till 6 sept approx..which suits me fine as I should be back by then..will surrender Indian passport once I am back.

thanks