Find details on Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) scheme by MEA. Information is available on registration for Overseas Citizenship, rights, instructions and procedures of the scheme, facilities and benefits provided by the Ministry etc. Notifications regarding registration for OCI are also available.
Non-Resident Indians
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Scheme on Overseas Citizenship by MEA
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Scholarship programme for diaspora children
Get information on Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children (SPDC) by Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs. Details are available on the scholarship money for students under courses like Engineering, Technology, Humanities, Liberal Arts, Commerce, Management, Journalism, Hotel Management, Animal Husbandry etc. Information on how to apply for the scholarship scheme is provided. Application form and information booklet of SPDC is also available.
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Direct Admission of Students Abroad Scheme by Ministry of Education
Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) Scheme by Ministry of Education is meant for Foreign Nationals/Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs)/Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) to take direct admission in Central Engineering institutions (other than IITs). Get information about various Under Graduate and Post Graduate courses offered by various institutes. Users can get the list of institutes, admission procedure, eligibility, etc. Links of brochure, online services, FAQs, presentation, etc. are also available.
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Information on Non Resident Indian cell of National Commission for Women
Get information about the Non Resident Indian (NRI) cell of National Commission for Women (NCW). Details about NRI cell, its functions, procedure of working, achievements and contact details are given. Access to information about contact details of Indian missions and embassies, important case laws, booking NRI marriages, do’s and don’ts related to NRI marriages, National Domestic Violence...
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Website of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
The Indian Diaspora is a generic term to describe the people who migrated from territories that are currently within the borders of the Republic of India. The Diaspora is currently estimated to number over twenty million. Detailed information is provided on the Indian Diaspora and on the High Level Committee on Indian Diaspora. Details of the Committee's mandates are also provided. Information...
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Information for overseas electors by Election Commission of India
Detailed information for overseas electors is given by Election Commission of India (ECI). Overseas electors can get information about laws, delimitation orders, Indian Mission Abroad, electoral registration officers, etc. Access to forms, district maps showing constituencies and frequently asked questions (FAQ) is also given.
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Form III for registration as Citizen of India who is married to India citizen
You can find the Form III for registration as Citizen of India under Section 5(1)(c) of the Citizenship Act, 1955 made by a person who is/has been married to a citizen of India. Users must read the form and then fill up the details as mentioned in the form.
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Form IV for registration of child whose parents are citizens of India
You can get the Form IV for registration of minor child under section 5(1)(d) whose parents are citizens of India. This form is provided by the Foreigners Division of Ministry of Home Affairs. Users need to read the form details carefully and fill up as per the given instructions.
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Form-VII for registration as Indian Citizen by registered OCI
The Form VII for registration as Indian citizen, under section 5(1)(g) by a person who is registered as an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) under Section 7A, is provided. This form is provided by the Foreigners Division of Ministry of Home Affairs.
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Form VIII for naturalization as Citizen of India
You can find the Form VIII for naturalization as Citizen of India under section 6(1) of the Citizenship Act, 1955. This form is provided by the Foreigners Division of Ministry of Home Affairs.
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Form X for Indian citizenship certificate of registration
The form X for giving personal particulars of applicant after the application for Indian citizenship is accepted. This form is provided by the Foreigners Division of Ministry of Home Affairs. You need to read the instructions carefully before filling up the form.
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Form II for registration as Citizen of India
Users can find the application Form II for registration as Citizen of India, under section 5(1)(a) of the Citizenship Act, 1955 made by a Person of Indian Origin, provided by the Foreigners Division of Ministry of Home Affairs. Users must first read the details as mentioned in the form and then fill up.
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Baggage rules under Central Board of Excise and Customs
Indian residents or foreigners coming to India can find information on baggage rules stipulated by the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC). Users can get details on articles and jewellery allowed free of duty for professionals returning to India, passengers returning from and other than Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar or China and type of items and maximum value up to which it is permitted etc...
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Information on festivals of India celebrated in foreign countries
Users can get information pertaining to the festivals of India celebrated in foreign nations to promote Indian art and culture. This information is provided by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. You can find details of all previous and ongoing festivals of India in foreign countries.
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Information for overseas electors by Chief Electoral Officer of Bihar
Detailed information for overseas electors is given by Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Bihar. Overseas electors can get information about notification and electoral registration officers. Access to form 6A in English as well as Hindi is also available.
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Foreigners Division of Ministry of Home Affairs
The Foreigners Division of Ministry of Home Affairs deals with all matters relating to visa, immigration, citizenship, overseas citizenship of India, acceptance of foreign contribution and hospitality etc. Details of various online services such as visa scheduling, foreigners registration, and overseas citizenship, etc. are provided. Users can find detailed information related to the...
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Website of Embassy of India in Washington DC (USA)
Get information about the Embassy of India in Washington DC (USA). Detailed information related to the Ambassador, Embassy, Consulates, passport and Consular services is provided. Information related to India-US Bilateral trade, major trade fairs, Fulbright-Nehru scholarships, overseas citizens and persons of Indian origin (PIO) is available.
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Information on Non Resident Indian Cell of Kerala Police
Non Resident Indian (NRI) Cell of Kerala police looks after the policing issues of NRIs or Non Resident Keralites (NRKs). Users can register their complaints by sending a mail or making a call to the concerned officer or DGP.