Affidavit for Renounce of Indian Citizenship

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**Sample PDF of the Affidavit is attached at the end.

Why is this Affidavit/Declaration used?

When an Indian citizen acquires citizenship of another country (India does not allow dual citizenship).
To formally renounce Indian citizenship and surrender the Indian passport.
Without this, you continue to be treated as an Indian citizen under Indian law, which may create legal issues.

When is it required?

While acquiring foreign citizenship, you must submit it to the Indian Embassy/Consulate in that country.
At the time of surrendering your Indian passport – before using/renewing your foreign passport.
For applying for an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card, proof of renunciation is mandatory.
For immigration and property transactions in India, authorities may demand proof that you're no longer an Indian citizen.

Purpose

To give the Government of India a legal record that you are no longer an Indian citizen.
To prevent misuse of dual status (e.g., holding both Indian and foreign passports).
To protect you legally: after renunciation, you are governed by foreign citizenship laws, not Indian citizenship obligations.

Important Notes

Once renounced, Indian citizenship cannot be reclaimed automatically. You'd need to apply for fresh naturalisation if you want it back.
Children also lose Indian citizenship if parents renounce, unless specifically exempted.
Giving a false declaration is punishable under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Sec. 227–229: false evidence, perjury, etc.).

FAQs

Q1. Is renunciation compulsory if I become a foreign citizen?: Yes. India does not recognise dual citizenship. You must renounce Indian citizenship under Section 8.
Q2. Can I just keep my Indian passport after taking another nationality?: No. That's illegal. Using an Indian passport after foreign citizenship can attract penalties under the Passport Act, 1967.
Q3. What happens after I renounce?: You get a Renunciation Certificate, which is required for OCI/PIO applications and property transactions in India.
Q4. What if I don't renounce and still live abroad?: You remain legally an Indian citizen but also in violation of Indian law for using another passport. You could face penalties when detected.
Q5. Can renunciation be cancelled?: No. Once approved, it is final. You'd need to apply afresh if you ever want to be Indian again.

Downloads & Resources

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Legal Affidavit Document

FORM XXII

[See rule 23(1)]

THE CITIZENSHIP RULES, 2009

DECLARATION OF RENUNCIATION OF CITIZENSHIP UNDER SECTION 8 OF THE ACT MADE BY A CITIZEN OF INDIA WHO IS ALSO A CITIZEN OR NATIONAL OF ANOTHER COUNTRY

I, ___, am of full age & capacity and was born at ___ on ___. I am permanently residing at ___.

I have ___.

I hereby renounce my Citizenship of India.

I hereby renounce my Citizenship of India and surrender my Indian Passport No. ___ with date of issue ___.

I, ___, do solemnly and sincerely declare that the foregoing particulars stated in this declaration are true, and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true.

Signature: ___

File No: Ham/Cons/432/1/12 (___/2012) Dated: ___

Made and subscribed this on ___ before me.

Signature: ___
Designation: Consular Officer

PARTICULARS

Full name: ___

Address: ___

Profession & Occupation: ___

Place & date of Birth: ___, ___

Nationality (Second): ___

Marital Status: ___

Spouse's Name & Nationality: ___, ___

Father's Name & Nationality: ___, ___

Mother's Name & Nationality: ___, ___

Name & full particulars of children, if any: ___

I, the undersigned, hereby state that I am an Indian Citizen otherwise than by naturalisation, that I am a householder, and that I am not the solicitor or agent of ___. I vouch for the correctness of the statement made by ___ in this application for renunciation of Indian Citizenship.

Date: ___ Signature: ___
Name: ___
Address: ___

DECLARATION / AFFIDAVIT

I, Mr./Ms ___, Son/Daughter of Mr ___, born on ___ at ___, presently residing at ___, do hereby solemnly swear that:

I am presently a citizen/national of ___.
I had been an Indian National and I was holding an Indian Passport before acquiring the present citizenship.
I have surrendered the Indian passport to the local authorities while obtaining ___ nationality.

The above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I have not concealed or misrepresented any facts.

Date: ___ Signature: ___
Place: ___ Name: ___