Renunciation of Indian Citizenship Service in Germany | ICAC Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, Berlin

General Information for Renunciation of Indian Citizenship

Definition: renunciation of Indian Citizenship is a legal declaration made by a person of Indian origin that they no longer wish to be an Indian citizen.
Who must do it?: Anyone who has not yet acquired the foreign citizenship and in the process of obtaining the foreign citizenship..
Legal Basis: India does not allow dual citizenship. As per Section 9 of the Act, acquiring foreign nationality results in automatic loss of Indian citizenship.
What it involves: Filing a declaration of renunciation and obtaining a Renunciation Certificate from the Indian government.
Note : According to Section 8(2) of the Citizenship Act 1955, where a person ceases to be a citizen of India, every minor child of that person shall thereupon cease to be a citizen of India. Provided that any such child may, within one year after attaining full age, make a declaration [in the prescribed form and manner] that he wishes to resume Indian citizenship and shall thereupon again become a citizen of India.

Note: Old passport shall be cancelled by the Embassy and cannot be used for travel once application for reissue is accepted.

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Follow the below steps in order to apply

Create an account (Register yourself) on Alankit Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) website. Click Here to register.
Fill the online application form on Govt of India's web portal (Indian Citizenship Online Portal). Please note that the form can be filled only online, and no further modifications are possible. Thus, filing of wrong and incorrect detail may cause rejection / cancellation of application at any stage.
Book your appointment online at Alankit Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) website. You can choose a convenient date and time to visit the Alankit ICAC for your application submission. Click Here to book your appointment online.
Ensure that you have all documents ready, exactly as per the "Documents Checklist" section.
Visit the Alankit ICAC, as per your jurisdiction. The address and location of the ICAC will be clearly mentioned in the appontment letter.
Kindly ensure you reach the ICAC 15 minutes prior to your appointment time.
Submit your application and deposit your fees at Alankit ICAC. You can check the fee for this application under the "Fee Details" section.
Your application submission process is now complete! You can avail our Courier service to get your processed document delivered to your doorstep!
While your application is in process, you can track your application to know the current stage of your application process. Click Here to track your application online.

Note: In case applicant’s last Indian passport is with German authorities, the applicant should contact the concerned German authorities to provide the applicant with their passport. If the same had been forwarded to the Embassy or an Indian Consulate, the respective Indian Embassy / Consulate should be contacted to get back the last Indian passport.

You can refer to the below Step-By-Step diagram to understand and follow the application process.

For Counter (Walk-in) Applications with Prior Appointment

For Postal Applications

Renunciation of Indian Citizenship (Based on the Citizenship Gurantee Letter) - Applicable for Adults

Printed copy of the duly filled online application form at https://indiancitizenshiponline.nic.in/Renounce (Applicant should sign the application form's first page in front of the ICAC Counter Staff. On the second page of the application form, applicant have to obtain the signature of the person vouching for the correctness of your details (This should before visiting to the ICAC for submission of the application). The person vouching the correctness of the application must be an Indian citizen).
Original current Indian Passport along with the self -attested photocopies of the first and last pages (personal information pages) of the current and previous Indian passport of the applicant.
Self-attested City Registration Certificate (Meldebescheinigung) of your current German address is mandatory for all types of document processing.
Self-attested photocopy of valid German Visa / Aufenthaltstitel (Residence Permit) of the applicant.
Self-attested photocopy of the Citizenship Guarantee Letter (Einbürgerungszusicherung)
Self-attested photocopy of the valid Indian passport of the person who are vouching the correctness of the application.
Proof of the payment of the applicable fee (if made through Bank Transfer).
Print and enclose duly filled checklist. Click here to download.
Print and enclose the Applicant Consent Form. Click Here to download the Application Consent Form.

NOTE:- If the last Indian passport is not available with the applicant, he/she must obtain a letter from the concerned German authority, to whom they had submitted their passport, stating the location of the passport. This letter should be obtained before submitting the application at the ICAC and submit a copy of this along with the application in place of original passport.

Note: Please bring all the required original documents for verification.

Fees Details

Note: If fingerprint or facial biometrics, or both, are not required for the selected service, the corresponding biometric charges for these services will be deducted from the total fees payable by the applicant.

Service	Passport Fee	ICWF Fee	Alankit Service Fee	Total Fee
Renunciation of Indian Citizenship	EUR 88.00	EUR 2.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 94.53

To ensure safe and timely return of documents, courier service is the standard mode of delivery for all applications submitted to Alankit ICAC’s.

Courier Charges

€14 – Within Province
€18 – Insurance (Optional)
€21 – Outside Province
€18 – Insurance (Optional)

All applications, especially postal applications are processed with return courier service to avoid delays and ensure secure delivery.

Bank Transfer Charges

An additional €0.50 applies for payments made via bank transfer, to cover transaction fees.

Disclaimer: The Indian Embassy and Consulates in Germany reserve the right to update fees in accordance with directives from the Indian Government, without prior notice. While efforts are made to publish the latest and correct fees, discrepancies may occur. In such cases, applicants may be required to pay the difference, even after submitting their applications.

FAQ's for Renunciation of Indian Citizenship / Surrender Certificate

A) Renunciation of Indian Citizenship / Surrender of Indian Passport for Applicants above 18 years.

Where can I apply for Renunciation of Indian Citizenship?

Applicant needs to apply online on Govt of India's web portal (Indian Citizenship Online Portal). Click Here to access the web portal.

What all documents are required for Renunciation of Indian Citizenship?
- Following documents are required to submitted along with the application form:
  - Copy of first and last pages of current Indian Passport
  - Indian Passport in original (even when expired)
  - Copy of City Registration / Anmeldung
  - Copy of Foreign Nationality Certificate
  - Copy of Foreign Passport
  - Documents in Original of the above stated must be presented during the verification process
  - Copies of nationality certificate / passport other than German nationality, must be apostilled accordingly before submitting the documents at Alankit ICAC
What is the fees and how can I pay?
- 94.53 Euros. Applicant can pay in cash or by card at Alankit ICAC.
What is the criteria of uploading documents?
- Documents mentioned above should be scanned and uploaded in PDF format. Each PDF document should not exceed size more than 1mb.
What is the criteria of uploading image?
- Image dimension of photograph should be 5x5 cm. Ensure that the scanned image should not exceed more than 50kb and should be in JPG format only.
How much is the processing time of the application?
- Processing of the application may take minimum 10-12 weeks (starting from date of receipt of complete application). Certificate can only be issued after getting security clearances in the system from several Indian agencies. Applicants are requested to refrain from making status enquiries for 12 weeks after successful submission of documents and payment of fee. Applicants are advised to use the Click Here to track your application online.
Can I track the status of my application on Indian Government's Portal?
- Yes, applicants can track their status of application on Indian Government's Indian Citizenship Online Portal, by clicking on "Application Status".

B) Surrender of Indian Passport / Renunciation of Indian Citizenship for Applicants less than 18 years.

Where can I apply for Renunciation of Indian Citizenship?
- Applicant needs to apply online on Govt of India's web portal (Passport Seva at Indian Embassies and Consulates). Click Here to access the web portal.
After acquiring foreign nationality when do I need to surrender my passport?

After obtaining foreign nationality the applicant needs to surrender his / her Passport within 3 years. Also note that you cannot travel on the Indian passport after acquiring foreign passport.

What documents do I need to provide along with the application?
- Following documents are required to submitted along with the application form:
  - Form 22. Click Here to download the form.
  - Particulars Form (To be signed by a witness who should be an Indian national other than the applicant and the family member of the applicant). Click Here to download the form.
  - Declaration signed by both the parents. Click Here to download the declaration form.
  - Copy of first and last pages of current Indian Passport of the minor and both parents
  - Indian Passport in original of the minor applicant (even when expired)
  - Copy of City Registration / Anmeldung
  - Copy of Foreign Nationality Certificate of the minor applicant
  - Copy of Foreign Passport of the minor applicant
  - Documents in Original of the above stated must be presented during the verification process
  - Copies of nationality certificate / passport other than German nationality, must be apostilled accordingly before submitting the documents at Alankit ICAC
  - Presence of both parents is mandatory along with the child for submission of documents at Alankit ICAC
My passport has been taken by the German authorities while processing my German passport. What is the procedure for getting the surrender certificate now?
- Applicant needs to submit his / her application at Alankit ICAC mentioning that his / her passport was deposited with the German authorities. Please follow up with the concerned German authority to ensure that the passport is sent to the Embassy of India / Consulate General of India. The surrender process can start only after the Indian passport of the applicant is received by the Embassy of India / Consulate General of India.
Whose details needs to be filled in Particulars Form?
- The Particulars Form is not to be signed by the applicant but by another Indian national who can verify the identity of the applicant (should not be a family member of the applicant).
How do I submit my application?
- Applicant can personally submit the application at Alankit ICAC (as per correct jurisdiction). Prior appointment is mandatory. Refer to "How to Apply" section for further details.
What is the fees and how can I pay?
- 94.53 Euros. Applicant can pay in cash or by card at Alankit ICAC.
What if I have passport from different country?
- Applicant needs to get it apostiled along with nationality certificate issued by the authorities of concerned country.
What is the criteria of uploading documents?
- Documents mentioned above should be scanned and uploaded in PDF format. Each PDF document should not exceed size more than 1mb.
What is the criteria of uploading image?
- Image dimension of photograph should be 5x5 cm. Ensure that the scanned image should not exceed more than 50kb and should be in JPG format only.
How much is the processing time of the application?
- Processing of the application may take minimum 10-12 weeks (starting from date of receipt of complete application). Certificate can only be issued after getting security clearances in the system from several Indian agencies. Applicants are requested to refrain from making status enquiries for 12 weeks after successful submission of documents and payment of fee. Applicants are advised to use the Click Here to track your application online.
Can I track the status of my application on Indian Government's Portal?
- Yes, applicants can track their status of application on Indian Government's Indian Citizenship Online Portal, by clicking on "Application Status".

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