Question

Write a note on the Overseas citizenship of India.

Answer 1

1. Non – Resident Indian:
   An Indian citizen who is residing outside India and holds an Indian passport.
2. The person of Indian Origin:
   A person whose any ancestors was an Indian nationals and who is presently holding another country’s citizenship.(other than Pakistan, Bangaladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan,Afghanistan. China and Nepal). The PIO scheme was rescinded w.e.f. 09-01-2015
3. Overseas Citizen of India Card Holder:
   It is an immigration status permitting a foreign citizen of Indian origin to live and work in the Republic of India indefinitely. (Except the citizen of Pakistan and Bangladesh). There are no voting rights for an OCI card holder.