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Citizenship Act 1955

Acquisition/loss of citizenship. By birth, descent, registration, naturalisation. OCI card (2005). No dual citizenship. Naturalisation: 11 years. Citizenship renunciation and termination.

Amended
1986, 1992, 2003, 2005, 2019
Ministry
Ministry of Home Affairs

Key provisions and changes

  • OCI card (2005)
  • Birth-based citizenship restricted (1987)
  • Illegal migrant exclusions (2004)
  • CAA amendment (2019)
  • 11-year naturalisation period