OCI cards and Indian passport surrender
Help with OCI applications and updates, and with surrendering your Indian passport after you become a US citizen.
India does not allow dual citizenship. When you become a US citizen you must surrender your Indian passport and get a surrender certificate, and you can then apply for an OCI card.
The applications are made online and are often sent back for small errors in photos, signatures, or supporting documents.
What this covers
- New OCI applications for adults and children.
- OCI updates after you get a new passport.
- Surrender of your Indian passport and the surrender certificate.
- Checking your documents before you submit.
How it works
Email us a short description of your situation. We introduce you to a licensed immigration attorney who handles cases like yours. The attorney reviews your case, quotes a fee, and works with you directly.
Read our edition on the 2026 OCI rule changes →
Common questions
Yes. India does not allow dual citizenship. When you become a US citizen you must surrender your Indian passport and get a surrender certificate, and you can then apply for an OCI card.
Often for small errors in photos, signatures, or supporting documents. We check your documents before you submit.
No. This is help with preparing Indian consular applications. For questions about US immigration status, we introduce you to an attorney.