Indian nationals considering acquisition of foreign citizenship must note that the Indian Citizenship Act 1955 does not provide for dual citizenship. Thus, Indian nationals who have acquired foreign citizenship are required to surrender their Indian passports by applying for 'Surrender Certificate'. Under Section 12(1A) of the Passports Act, possession of Indian passport by foreign nationals is a cognizable offence. This equally applies to Indian nationals who have acquired foreign nationality, and who fail to surrender their Indian passports.

How to apply for a Surrender Certificate

Please apply for a Surrender Certificate at URL: https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/

Documents required

. Print-out of application form submitted online for Surrender Certificate.
. Copy of Citizenship Certificate

. Copy of Foreign passport (i.e. of new citizenship)
. Indian Passport in original
. Copy of Indian Passport (front and last bio pages)
. One photograph
. Prescribed Fee: Ksh 3230 (Excluding ICWF fee and bank charges)

Mandatory upload of photograph and signature online (for minors, thumb impression may be uploaded)

Mandatory upload of documents (All documents mentioned above must be uploaded online before submission)

Please note: You will need to fix an appointment for passport service before you visit the mission. You can do so here: https://hcinairobi.gov.in/getappointment