Are You Eligible to Become Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)?

After becoming Canadian citizen, Indians may be required to forfeit their original citizenship

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Indian law does not allow dual citizenship

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Becoming an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) is a route Indian born Canadian citizens can take

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India was the top source country of Canadian immigrants in 2022

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OCI holds multipurpose, multiple entry, lifelong visa for visiting India

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You can apply to be OCI if you were an Indian citizen when or after the constitution took effect

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You should also be a minor child with at least one parent who is an Indian citizen

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