<Tr> <Th> Eligibility requirements </Th> <Td> see eligibility </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Cost </Th> <Td> ₹ 15,000 (In India) US $275 (abroad) Renewal ₹ (In India) Renewal US $25 (abroad) </Td> </Tr> <P> The Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) is an immigration status authorized for a foreign citizen of Indian origin to live and work in the Republic of India indefinitely . The OCI was introduced in response to demands for dual citizenship by the Indian diaspora, particularly in developed countries . It was introduced by The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2005 in August 2005 . It was launched during the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention held in Hyderabad in 2006 . </P> <P> The Constitution of India prevents Indian citizens from holding dual citizenship, although Article 370 and Article 35A give the people of Indian - administered Jammu and Kashmir citizenship of Jammu and Kashmir as well as of India; as the whole of Jammu & Kashmir (including Pakistan - Administered Azad Kashmir and Gilgit - Baltistan) is a disputed area in accordance with the UN Security Council Resolutions . India is one of a handful of countries that prevents full dual citizenship . As such the OCI is not actual citizenship of India according to the law as it has many limitations such as no right to vote, no right to hold constitutional offices, and no right to buy agricultural properties . The United Kingdom's government argues differently, however, and it considers OCI as dual nationality . </P>

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