Archive · 13 Jan 2026

India considers dual citizenship for expats

India considers dual citizenship for expats

India is thinking about allowing its citizens living abroad to have both Indian and foreign citizenship.

Right now, Indians living abroad can have something called OCI, which lets them visit India easily and do some business there, but they're still considered foreigners.

Many Indians abroad want to keep their foreign citizenship but also have Indian citizenship because it would make it easier for them to invest in India, move their businesses there, and be more involved in Indian life.

Some people worry that allowing dual citizenship could cause problems like divided loyalties or security issues, but many countries allow it and haven't had big problems.

India could make rules to address these concerns, like only giving dual citizenship to people who meet certain criteria and limiting some political rights.

This could help India get more investment and make its relationship with its global community stronger.

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