Need clarity on employment in India after acquiring a foreign passport (German)

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User_09bceeff
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January 30, 2025 at 1:37 pm

I’ve done extensive research and fully understand the entire process of acquiring foreign citizenship while holding Indian citizenship, including the legal requirements, document updates, and what I can and cannot do as a new OCI holder. However, there’s one thing I **cannot find a clear answer to**—how to handle my current **private sector job in India** once I acquire my **German passport**.

I am **still in India** and will not be travelling abroad until I get my OCI. My understanding is that the moment I acquire German citizenship (which will happen soon), I **automatically lose Indian citizenship**, making my Indian passport invalid. However, my OCI application will take a few weeks to process.

* What happens to my employment during this period?
* Can I legally continue working at my private sector job in India while waiting for my OCI?
* Do I need to inform my employer once I’ve obtained foreign citizenship, and will my employer have to terminate my employment immediately?
* Are there any workarounds, such as continuing as a consultant or applying for a visa?
* What does a **realistic timeline** look like for **passport renunciation and OCI acquisition** from within India?

If anyone has **first-hand experience** with this situation or knows where I can find reliable information on handling employment during this transition, I’d really appreciate the help. Thanks in advance!

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January 30, 2025 at 1:45 pm

NAL

If you do not have Indian citizenship and no OCI or visa what is the legal basis in which you continue to stay in India? I think this is more important question than your employment status. 

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February 2, 2025 at 8:51 am

It’s not an issue, OP can go to FRRO and get an exit stamp on their foreign passport. Whether they have to surrender their Indian passport before or after this appointment is something only FRRO will tell.

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