Indian Passport Renounciation

[ssen]

Hey Guys,

 

I got naturalized today! Yipee! :)

 

I have a few questions however before I could apply for my US passport:

 

1. Renounce Indian passport first? or Apply or a US passport? Does it matter?

2. What is the process of renouncing your Indian passport? 

 

Any input or recommendations is greatly appreciated!

 

Thanks,

 

 

[JoeF]

My understanding is that with the naturalization, you have lost Indian citizenship. You have to return the passport to the Indian authorities.

That has no effect at all on getting a US passport.

[pontevecchio]

Look at the Embassy site for paperwork and any fee involved. They will return your passport with a notation stating Cancelled Indian Citizenship due to acquiring foreign citizenship. This helps in case PIO etc. Interests you.

[ssen]

Thanks guys! Much appreciated