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Dual Nationality

Dual Nationality: India and the United States

The Indian government's Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) and Person of Indian Origin (POI) programs are often incorrectly described as offering "dual nationality" or "dual citizenship." This is not true, as India does not recognize dual citizenship. The OCI and POI programs do offer card holders some travel and residency privileges. Read more about the OCI/POI programs and dual nationality here: