Under the Indian Citizenship Act, 1955, Indian citizens are NOT allowed to hold DUAL Citizenship. If a person had ever held Indian nationality (and Passport) and subsequently voluntarily obtained nationality/Passport of another country, he/she ceases to be an Indian national (as per Section 9 of Citizenship Act) and is required only to surrender his/her Indian Passport.

Instructions:

Step 1:

Apply online at: Passport Seva Portal

While filling the form:

• Provide 02 addresses: one in India and one in Finland
• Upload photo and signature as per the official guidelines:
  
• Guidelines for Photo
• Guidelines for Signature

Step 2:

Make online payment for the applicable service: Embassy of India Helsinki – Consular Fees-click here

Step 3:

Visit the Embassy between 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM on working days with the following:

• Printed online application form (with ink signature on Last Page)
• 01 color photos (35×45 mm, white background).
• Current Indian Passport along with self attested copies to be submitted at the Embassy
• Self attested copy of foreign passport
• Copy of Nationality Certificate
• Foreign Address proof (electricity/phone bill, etc.)
• Printed Payment receipt (Bank transfer only)

In case of Minor applicants- copies of all requisite documents has to be attested by Parent(s).

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE

Incomplete applications will not be processed. No prior appointment is required for consular services. Applicants may visit the Embassy with requisite documents on any working day(List of Holidays)during the following hours:                                                                                    - Submission Hours: 09:00 – 12:00 hrs                      - Collection Hours: 15:00 – 16:30 hrs Postal applications: Click here

Note: A Surrender Certificate is mandatory for OCI application. 

 Renunciation of Indian Citizenship
This service is applicable only to Indian nationals/Indian passport holders and not for those who already hold Foreign/Finnish nationality/passport.
Apply here:
Indian Citizenship Renunciation Portal

After receiving the Renunciation Certificate, surrender the Indian passport separately as per the above process. Fees and detailed instructions are available on the portal.