Question

How can I find out if I'm eligible for Indian citizenship?

Community Answer

Indian citizenship can be granted by 4 primary methods: 1. Citizenship by birth: People who were born on or after 26th January, 1950 in India are treated as Indian citizens. 2. Citizenship by descent: A person is born outside India on or after 26th January, 1950 with at least one Indian parent is recognized as a citizen. 3. Citizenship by registration: If you get married to an Indian citizen and reside in India for the next five years, you can then register yourself as an Indian citizen. 4. Citizenship by naturalization: Reside in India for 13 years, renounce the citizenship of any other country, and become fluent in at least one Indian language.