Who is a foreign citizen of Indian Origin?
A foreign citizen is deemed to be of Indian origin, if he, at any time, was an Indian citizen or either of his parents or any of his grandparents was a citizen of India. The spouse of an NRI is also treated as an NRI for the purpose of opening and maintaining bank accounts and making investments in shares/ securities in India. Citizens of Pakistan and Bangladesh are not eligible for this status.
A foreign citizen (other than a citizen of Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Sri Lanka or Nepal) is deemed to be of Indian origin if: a.) He held an Indian Passport at any time or; b.) He or his father or paternal grand father was a citizen of India by virtue of the constitution of India or the Citizenship Act, 1955.
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