OCI Card Eligibility for Child of Former Indian and Bangladeshi Citizens, Now Canadian

[mihirjoshi2103]

I am a former Indian citizen, and my wife is a former citizen of Bangladesh; we both have acquired Canadian citizenship. We are exploring the possibility of applying for an OCI card for our child who was born in Canada. I currently hold an OCI card, but my wife does not. Could someone with knowledge on this subject provide a detailed analysis of the eligibility criteria for our child under these specific circumstances?

 

[abbas.pasha]

I am a former Indian citizen, and my wife is a former citizen of Bangladesh; we both have acquired Canadian citizenship. We are exploring the possibility of applying for an OCI card for our child who was born in Canada. I currently hold an OCI card, but my wife does not. Could someone with knowledge on this subject provide a detailed analysis of the eligibility criteria for our child under these specific circumstances?

Best is to reach out toCGI (Consulate General) or HCI (High Commission) to consult

 

[Lammergeier16]

I believe Bangladesi and Pakistani won't get it, but you should check.

 

[Lammergeier16]

https://www.cgisf.gov.in/page/faq-s-on-oci/

Q: I am a person of Indian origin as my parents were born in undivided India before partition. After partition, they briefly held Pakistani citizenship before moving to the United States. Am I eligible for an OCI card?

A: No. If the applicant, or his/her parents or grand-parents have ever been a citizen of Pakistan or Bangladesh, he/she will not be eligible for an OCI card.

 

[Lammergeier16]

Pakistan and Bangladesh both of them allow dual citizenship. Even though your child is Canadian, child is Citizen of Bangladesh too. That would be a national security issue for India. But you should confirm.