🇮🇳 India · Ancestry
Citizenship by Registration — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Marriage to citizen | Required |
| Ancestry proof | Required |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €0 |
Duration & renewal
Citizenship possible after 7 years.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://indiancitizenshiponline.nic.in/.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Marriage to citizen
https://indiancitizenshiponline.nic.in/ · verified 2026-06-09
Ancestry proof
https://indiancitizenshiponline.nic.in/ · verified 2026-06-09
Application fee
https://indiancitizenshiponline.nic.in/ · verified 2026-06-09
Years to citizenship
https://indiancitizenshiponline.nic.in/ · verified 2026-06-09
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-09.