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I have just been naturalised as a British Citizen (2 days ago) and have already applied for a British Passport (which I expect to get within 2-6 weeks). I currently live in the UK. A family member has taken ill back home and I will be in for a long visit (which will last for more than 6 months). The plan was to apply for OCI once I get the British Passport but I need to leave as soon as possible. Hence I won't be able to apply for the OCI Card here in the UK. The reason being the waiting times as suggested on HCI London's website range up to 12 weeks and I cannot really wait that long.
My questions are as under and would really appreciate your guidance on these...
1. I know that I need to surrender my Indian passport once I get the British Passport. I will do that here in the UK and I believe that I will be given a surrender certificate. Can I not surrender my Indian Passport at the Ministry of Home Affairs in India? Do I have to surrender it here?
2. If I surrender my Indian Passport in the UK and get the surrender certificate from Indian Embassy in UK, will I be able to apply for the OCI Card in India?
Please help me as this is very confusing. I have browsed many forums but am unable to find the response to my questions.
I have just been naturalised as a British Citizen (2 days ago) and have already applied for a British Passport (which I expect to get within 2-6 weeks). I currently live in the UK. A family member has taken ill back home and I will be in for a long visit (which will last for more than 6 months). The plan was to apply for OCI once I get the British Passport but I need to leave as soon as possible. Hence I won't be able to apply for the OCI Card here in the UK. The reason being the waiting times as suggested on HCI London's website range up to 12 weeks and I cannot really wait that long.
My questions are as under and would really appreciate your guidance on these...
1. I know that I need to surrender my Indian passport once I get the British Passport. I will do that here in the UK and I believe that I will be given a surrender certificate. Can I not surrender my Indian Passport at the Ministry of Home Affairs in India? Do I have to surrender it here?
2. If I surrender my Indian Passport in the UK and get the surrender certificate from Indian Embassy in UK, will I be able to apply for the OCI Card in India?
Please help me as this is very confusing. I have browsed many forums but am unable to find the response to my questions.
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