citizenship change after obtaining OCI

[bostonian321]

Hi,
I had a Mauritius passport when I got my OCI and I traveled to India using it in the past. I recently got a US passport and have not given up my Mauritius passport which allows dual citizenship.

I need to travel to India in 3 weeks and I'm not sure if I can travel to India using my US passport (and return into the US using my US passport) with my OCI since the OCI was issued against my Mauritius passport.

I would appreciate any help in the matter.

Thanks!

[visjig]

Hi,
I had a Mauritius passport when I got my OCI and I traveled to India using it in the past. I recently got a US passport and have not given up my Mauritius passport which allows dual citizenship.

I need to travel to India in 3 weeks and I'm not sure if I can travel to India using my US passport (and return into the US using my US passport) with my OCI since the OCI was issued against my Mauritius passport.

I would appreciate any help in the matter.

Thanks!

If US and Mauritius have dual citizenship agreements then there is no problem in entering India with OCI on Mauritius passport. When you enter US show them US passport and if asked about departure stamp then show the Mauritius passport.

[bostonian321]

I just learned that I actually do not qualify for a dual citizenship of Mauritius. Will this be a problem given that my OCI states my citizenship is Mauritius? Will I need to apply for a new OCI? I did not find any forms / procedure to apply for an transfer of citizenship with my existing OCI.

Thanks

[immihelp]

Look at /oci-card/oci-miscellaneous-sevices.html

[bostonian321]

From the OCI misc services http://indiacgny.org/php/showContent...d=100&sub=sub6) form http://passport.gov.in/oci/OnlineOCIMiscMain.jsp

OCI card holders traveling to India are advised to carry the Passport containing U Visa sticker and OCI Card to avoid problems at Immigration check points in India. In case registered OCI has obtained a new passport, kindly ensure to carry the passport containing U Visa sticker, new passport and OCI document during all visits to India. ALTERNATIVELY Miscellaneous Services can be availed for transfer of U Visa sticker to new passport. However, before applying for Misc Services kindly read the instructions posted under “OCI Misc Service” particularly the processing period. Since applications are processed in the order of their receipt in the Consulate, this service cannot be expedited.

This seems to indicate it is okay to travel with the new passport as long as the OCI card and the old passport are also in possesion when traveling. Is my interpretation correct?

[visjig]

From the OCI misc services http://indiacgny.org/php/showContent...d=100&sub=sub6) form http://passport.gov.in/oci/OnlineOCIMiscMain.jsp



This seems to indicate it is okay to travel with the new passport as long as the OCI card and the old passport are also in possesion when traveling. Is my interpretation correct?

Yes. But I would advice you to have the OCI sticker transferred to your new passport just to avoid having to explain yourself at Indian immigration entry point and exit point.

Good luck.