penaltys for not surrendering indian passport??

[vickh]

I became a US citizen in 99 and got a 10 year Indian tourist visa that year. I'm thinking of applying for an OCI card now to avoid repeated fees...


I never traveled on my indian passport after 99, but looks like I might be charged penaltys for not surrendering it till now:

https://www.immihelp.com/indian-citizenship-renunciation-certificate/

True? Is it better to say lost my Indian passport and show them my 10 year Indian tourist visa

Thanks

[txh1b]

Travel on Indian passport after obtaining citizenship of another country is a jailable offense for upto 5 years.

Penalty is $250 per trip. You should pay it and surrender the Indian PP by paying the surrender fees.

[vickh]

Travel on Indian passport after obtaining citizenship of another country is a jailable offense for upto 5 years.

Penalty is $250 per trip. You should pay it and surrender the Indian PP by paying the surrender fees.

never traveled on Indian passport after obtaining US citizenship , just didn't know I had to surrender it. Please reread my OP

I have no problems paying the $20 surrender fee, but want to know if I will have to pay an additional penaltys

[txh1b]

I am not aware of additional penalty unless you travelled to India on the PP.

[vickh]

So it looks like they will be changing the OCI processor .. Will they be getting rid of the surrender cert. rule?


Also does that mean I can apply at any consulate (live in AZ, but visit my sister in TX a lot and would prefer to do it in person there..)