citizen of a western country tying the knot with an Indian Citizen

anita_5000 · May 28th, 2005, 18:37

Just wondering. i have a friend who got married to an indian citizen. She is an australian citizen. before the marriage she took a 6mth visa (which is the max time given to an australian citizen). would she be eligible for dual citizenship. i really don't know how the law works in india in relation to citizenship after marriage. for australian citizens, what would be the best course of action

ddevadatta · May 28th, 2005, 18:45

I would check with your local Indian embassy. India has been slowly moving towards dual citizenships. Too slow for some of us. It usually has to to with approved countries and I would imagine Australia would be on such a list. But check with the embassy and they should be able to advice you.

Nick-H · May 28th, 2005, 21:28

She would not be eligable for Citizenship on that basis until she has been an Indian resident for five years.

Dual Citizenship is something being evolved right now and seems to be subject to false starts. It is, I think, for people who were born Indian, but renounced their Indian citizenship to become citizens of other countries.

She would be eligable for a PIO card, which means she won't have to worry about visas ...for a long time!

Further Information Links:

How to become an Indian Citizen

PIO Cards and other visa stuff (see the FAQ page for PIO eligability

Paagla Dashu · May 28th, 2005, 21:35

I knew Nick had a keen interest in this subject!

Good Night Nick!

zenkris · May 28th, 2005, 21:59

also check for any male/female discrimination.

nepal and i think sri lanka as well discriminate against their women in the sense that if a nepali man marries a non-nepali woman, she will easily get the nepali citizenship and so will the children.
if, however, a nepali woman marries a foreign man (i was once in a situation where i was thinking abt marrying a nepali in pokhara, that's how i know), he will not get the citizenship and even children born in such a marriage will not (or at least they will have huge problems), even if they were born and live in nepal.

india being a secular country, unlike the hindu nepal, may not have gender discrimination, but you never know.
just look what all they allow the muslims - poligamy, that stupid "talaq" divorce thing etc.

anyway, best of luck to your friend and nick as well

Nick-H · May 28th, 2005, 22:03

Oh yes, ...Me and a bunch of other IMers!

But my current problem (another thread refers) is not how to stay here, but how to get my Indian girlfriend a visa to just visit my own dear <insert sarcasm smilie here> motherland...

kiranlal · May 28th, 2005, 22:07

I Think She Can Get A Five Year Visa And A Temporary Resident Permit(she Need Two Years Stay) May Be The Rule Changed ?

anita_5000 · May 31st, 2005, 14:50

thanks a lot for your replies. has been of great help

anita

Nick-H · May 31st, 2005, 17:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiranlal

I Think She Can Get A Five Year Visa And A Temporary Resident Permit(she Need Two Years Stay) May Be The Rule Changed ?

The PIO card used to be for five years: now It is longer. 15, I think.

agni5454 · May 31st, 2005, 17:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by anita_5000

Just wondering. i have a friend who got married to an indian citizen. She is an australian citizen. before the marriage she took a 6mth visa (which is the max time given to an australian citizen). would she be eligible for dual citizenship. i really don't know how the law works in india in relation to citizenship after marriage. for australian citizens, what would be the best course of action

<ok being a smartypant

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I thought Australia was Asia/Pacific

anita_5000 · May 31st, 2005, 19:53

i agree its asia-pacific region.however u might be aware that the migration (specifically long term stay) and spouse rules differ. My friend was pretty much scared that if she overstayed she might get entangled in some bureaucratic nonsense. everywhere the rules keep changing, and it took quite a while for her to get adjusted. see most of her immediate family lives overseas (not in india).

shere · May 31st, 2005, 20:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by anita_5000

i agree its asia-pacific region.however u might be aware that the migration (specifically long term stay) and spouse rules differ. My friend was pretty much scared that if she overstayed she might get entangled in some bureaucratic nonsense. everywhere the rules keep changing, and it took quite a while for her to get adjusted. see most of her immediate family lives overseas (not in india).

Tell her not to worry. Sonia Gandhi managed to get Indian citizenship and keep her Italian passport even though this is against Indian law. She should have no problems if she quotes the precedent set by Sonia Gandhi

anita_5000 · Jun 1st, 2005, 15:13

sonia gandhi is part of a high profile family which has its ground roots in indian politics. i guess sometimes it comes down to who one knows. i am hopeful that everything works out for my friend.

Indianflower · Jul 27th, 2005, 21:53

Nick - any luck on getting a 'just visiting' visa for your girlfriend? I'd quite like for my boyf. to come and visit me in London but not quite ready to get married yet !

Nick-H · Jul 28th, 2005, 01:34

IndianFlower: Yes, we are both in London... full story in This Thread

May 28th, 2005, 18:37	#1
anita_5000 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: sydney Posts: 32	citizen of a western country tying the knot with an Indian Citizen Just wondering. i have a friend who got married to an indian citizen. She is an australian citizen. before the marriage she took a 6mth visa (which is the max time given to an australian citizen). would she be eligible for dual citizenship. i really don't know how the law works in india in relation to citizenship after marriage. for australian citizens, what would be the best course of action

May 28th, 2005, 18:45	#2
ddevadatta Finger Licking Good Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 907	Checj Changing status I would check with your local Indian embassy. India has been slowly moving towards dual citizenships. Too slow for some of us. It usually has to to with approved countries and I would imagine Australia would be on such a list. But check with the embassy and they should be able to advice you. __________________ Ayurvedic cure for an Indian headache

May 28th, 2005, 21:28	#3
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,648	She would not be eligable for Citizenship on that basis until she has been an Indian resident for five years. Dual Citizenship is something being evolved right now and seems to be subject to false starts. It is, I think, for people who were born Indian, but renounced their Indian citizenship to become citizens of other countries. She would be eligable for a PIO card, which means she won't have to worry about visas ...for a long time! Further Information Links: How to become an Indian Citizen PIO Cards and other visa stuff (see the FAQ page for PIO eligability __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

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May 28th, 2005, 21:35	#4
Paagla Dashu Unreasonably Unreasonable Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Where They Wear Clogs Posts: 1,223	I knew Nick had a keen interest in this subject! Good Night Nick!

May 28th, 2005, 21:59	#5
zenkris always floating Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gone Beyond Posts: 167	also check for any male/female discrimination. nepal and i think sri lanka as well discriminate against their women in the sense that if a nepali man marries a non-nepali woman, she will easily get the nepali citizenship and so will the children. if, however, a nepali woman marries a foreign man (i was once in a situation where i was thinking abt marrying a nepali in pokhara, that's how i know), he will not get the citizenship and even children born in such a marriage will not (or at least they will have huge problems), even if they were born and live in nepal. india being a secular country, unlike the hindu nepal, may not have gender discrimination, but you never know. just look what all they allow the muslims - poligamy, that stupid "talaq" divorce thing etc. anyway, best of luck to your friend and nick as well

May 28th, 2005, 22:03	#6
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,648	Oh yes, ...Me and a bunch of other IMers! But my current problem (another thread refers) is not how to stay here, but how to get my Indian girlfriend a visa to just visit my own dear <insert sarcasm smilie here> motherland...

May 28th, 2005, 22:07	#7
kiranlal The only one of its kind Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mumbai,Trivandrum,Kerala,India Posts: 519	I Think She Can Get A Five Year Visa And A Temporary Resident Permit(she Need Two Years Stay) May Be The Rule Changed ?

May 31st, 2005, 14:50	#8
anita_5000 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: sydney Posts: 32	thanks a lot for your replies. has been of great help anita

May 31st, 2005, 19:53	#11
anita_5000 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: sydney Posts: 32	i agree its asia-pacific region.however u might be aware that the migration (specifically long term stay) and spouse rules differ. My friend was pretty much scared that if she overstayed she might get entangled in some bureaucratic nonsense. everywhere the rules keep changing, and it took quite a while for her to get adjusted. see most of her immediate family lives overseas (not in india).

Jun 1st, 2005, 15:13	#13
anita_5000 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: sydney Posts: 32	sonia gandhi is part of a high profile family which has its ground roots in indian politics. i guess sometimes it comes down to who one knows. i am hopeful that everything works out for my friend.

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Indianflower get_me_back_to_India Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Currently floating around London Posts: 61	Nick - any luck on getting a 'just visiting' visa for your girlfriend? I'd quite like for my boyf. to come and visit me in London but not quite ready to get married yet !

Jul 28th, 2005, 01:34	#15
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,648	IndianFlower: Yes, we are both in London... full story in This Thread

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