Indian Citizenship Marriage Requirements
Summary
To obtain Indian citizenship through marriage, your Nigerian girlfriend needs to meet specific requirements. These include a continuous stay in India for 12 years, marriage registration with proof, and a valid visa and passport. For marriage registration, both parties must be at least 21 years old, provide address proof, passport-sized photos, and an affidavit of marital status, along with three witnesses. She should have a valid passport for at least six months and apply for an appropriate visa, such as the X-Miscellaneous Visa for spouses of Indian nationals. Upon arrival in India, she must register at the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO).Full Conversation
I have a girlfriend from Nigeria, she has a senior school certificate from west african examination council.. Is that enough to get citizenship in India after I marry her? What are the requirements?
Hey Ranapratap! Marrying an Indian citizen can help your girlfriend from Nigeria in getting Indian citizenship. However, a senior school certificate alone is not enough. Here are the basic requirements:
- Continuous stay in India for 12 years (including 1 year immediately before applying)
- Marriage registration and proof
- Valid visa and passport
Do you need more details on the application process?
What are the requirements for marriage registration and proof? What are the requirements of valid visa and passport for her to come India permanently?
Hey Ranapratap! Here are the details:
Marriage Registration and Proof:
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Age proof: Both parties should be at least 21 years old.
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Address proof: Both parties should provide their residential address proof.
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Passport-sized photographs: Recent photos of both parties.
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Marriage invitation card: If available.
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Affidavit: Declaring the marital status of both parties.
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Witnesses: Three witnesses with ID proofs.
Valid Visa and Passport:
- Passport: Ensure it's valid for at least 6 months.
- Visa: Apply for an appropriate visa (e.g., X-Miscellaneous Visa for spouses of Indian nationals).
- Residential permit: Once in India, she must register at the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO).
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