VFS Indian citizenship renunciation question (stamp vs no stamp)

[rdilipk]

I am having a terrible time trying to register myself for renouncing my Indian citizenship (surrender Indian passport) and obtain a renunciation certificate in the process on the VFS global website.

After filling out the form in Government of India website (which is surprisingly and pleasantly straight forward), I am trying to register myself on the VFS website. When I choose the renunciation option, I am presented with 4 options:

1) Naturalization after June 2010 and does have stamp
2) Naturalization after June 2010 and does NOT have stamp
3) Naturalization before June 2010 and does have stamp
4) Naturalization before June 2010 and does NOT have stamp

I was naturalized after June 2010 but nowhere in the VFS website (or in the interwebs) can I find what they mean by "stamp" here. What is this "does have stamp" and "does not have stamp" business? What stamp are they talking about? There is no explanation anywhere on which option to choose.

Could this group please help?

The worst part is, for some reason, in my haste I chose the "does have stamp" option, filled out my application and even went ahead and made the payment. If I have chosen the wrong option, I am going to have to initiate a refund request and begin this process all over again. *facepalm*

[ST2022]

https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/...ation-services

Hope this is helpful as it provides documentation needs.


Under The Indian Citizenship Act, 1955, Persons of Indian Origin is not allowed DUAL Citizenship. If a person has ever held an Indian Passport and has obtained the Passport of another country, they will be required to surrender their Indian Passport immediately after gaining another Country’s nationality.

If a person has ever held an Indian passport and has obtained the passport of another country, they will be required to surrender their Indian passport immediately after gaining another country's nationality.

After Renunciation of Indian Citizenship, it is necessary to apply for Surrender or a Renunciation certificate.

A stamp saying "cancelled due to acquiring foreign nationality" is required. It should be noted that Indian passports that carry only a "cancelled stamp" are not considered renounced of their Indian citizenship.

While applying for consular services Visa or OCI, it is mandatory to provide proof of your cancelled Indian passport. If such evidence cannot be provided, applicants will be required to obtain a renunciation certificate.

While applying for Renunciation of Indian Citizenship, there are many procedures that must be followed, including the submission of the duly filled application form as well as current photographs and relevant documents. While enquiring about the fees that are levied for the relevant stamps and certificates, it is also essential to identify your area of jurisdiction and service centers.

[Liberty48]

Google "Indian passport canceled stamp" and check the images section. ST2022 has all the information you need. Your option selection is correct.