Living in India with a Kenyan passport and OCI card, just got my Portuguese passport. Immigration to the UK without problems [duplicate]

Kenyan passport holder living in India with an OCI card for the last 20 years, just got my Portuguese passport and living for the UK soon and wanted some information about the immigration part, whilst leaving India, I need to show my Kenyan passport and OCI card and when I reach the UK do I show my Portuguese passport only? Once in the UK I plan to apply for dual nationality, Kenyan and Portuguese, will this create any problems for me?

Best Answer

A Portuguese citizen generally cannot be refused entry to the UK, and can live there for the rest of their lives without any permission (which will change after Brexit, but you'll be treated under the current rules).

So yes, just show your Portuguese passport at UK immigration.

Also, you say you're applying for dual nationality. If you have both a Kenyan and Portuguese passport, then you're already a dual national.

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Is an OCI a citizen of India?

Can a person registered as an OCI be granted Indian citizenship? Yes. As per the provisions of section 5(1) (g) of the Citizenship Act, 1955, a person who is registered as an OCI for 5 years and is residing in India for 1 year out of the above 5 years, is eligible to apply for Indian Citizenship.

How to get duplicate OCI card?

A. In case of loss of OCI documents, file a complaint with the Police authorities. Apply online for reissue of OCI under lost category through VFS. Please submit physical copy of application along with required documents (including Police Report) to VFS center by Walk-in or Mail.

Do I need to change OCI if I change passport?

Re-issuance of OCI registration certificate is not mandatory each time a new passport is issued between 21-50 years of age. However, if the applicant wishes to obtain new set of OCI documents, he/she can apply for the same. If the OCI card is issued at the age of 50 years, there is no need for re-issuance of OCI.

Does OCI need to be renewed when passport is renewed?

(ii) OCI cardholder is required to get the OCI card re-issued only once when a new passport is issued after completing 20 years of age. (Applicants may refer to https://services.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind/apply-oci-services for the process).

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