Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, during an official ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan, August 20, 2024.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 — Is India now offering dual citizenship to Indian Malaysians? Following a major policy change, the answer is a firm no, but something significant is on the table.
Sixth-generation Indian Malaysians can now apply for India's Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) status — up from the previous three-generation limit — potentially qualifying tens of thousands more for lifelong privileges in India.
Here’s what the OCI card actually is, what it offers, and who is eligible.
The OCI is a lifetime visa and a legal recognition for foreign citizens with Indian ancestry.
