Get back Indian passport?

[Kranis]

Hello,
If I give up my Indian citizenship and take a OCI card instead, can I get back my Indian citizenship in any case later on?
Is it correct that I can get it back after 5 years (and staying in India 1 year)?

Thanks in advance!

[arkaa]

Yes, you can become a naturalized Indian citizen by continually residing in India and fulfilling the requirements.

Indian Citizenship by registration can be acquired (not illegal migrant) by:
- Persons of full age and capacity who has been registered as an OVERSEAS CITIZEN OF INDIA (OCI) for five years and residing in India for ONE YEAR before making application under section 5(1)(g).

But you will have to renounce your US (or any other citizenship) then and show the proof at the time of your naturalization - India does not permit dual (or multi) citizenship.

[Kranis]

Thanks for your reply!!