Centre notifies changes to Citizenship Rules, introducing digital processes for OCI and citizenship
The Union Home Ministry has notified changes to the Citizenship Rules, 2009, introducing a digital shift for Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders and citizenship applications. The amendments, known as the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026, include a specific proviso for citizenship applicants: a minor child cannot hold a passport of any other country while also holding an Indian passport. The changes also introduce online initiatives for OCI cardholders, such as a digital application and renunciation process through an official portal, https://ociservices.gov.in.
Key Points
- The Union Home Ministry notified changes to the Citizenship Rules, 2009, introducing digital processes for OCI and citizenship applications.
- A key proviso states that a minor child cannot hold a foreign passport while also holding an Indian passport.
- The amendments are officially known as the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026.
- Online initiatives include a digital application and renunciation process for OCI cardholders.
- The official portal for these services is https://ociservices.gov.in.
Exam Facts
- Rules: Citizenship Rules, 2009.
- Amended Rules: Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026.
- Online portal: https://ociservices.gov.in.
- Notifying body: Union Home Ministry.
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