CAA Online Portal 2024: How to apply for citizenship in India? All Supported Documents List

CAA Online Portal 2024: Use the CAA Online Portal 2024 to apply for Indian citizenship. Do you wish to become an Indian citizen and are you from Pakistan, Bangladesh, or Afghanistan? The CAA could be of assistance! A new online site has been launched in India to streamline the application procedure. Do you want to know more? For all the information, read this article through to the conclusion!

The Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 (CAA) has sparked a lot of debate and attention. Recently, the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs launched an internet gateway to expedite the citizenship application process for those who qualify under the CAA. We’ll walk you through the CAA portal, eligibility standards, the application procedure, and crucial factors in this post.

Who is Eligible for Indian Citizenship Under the CAA?

The CAA provides a way for people from Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi, or Christian communities who came from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, or Pakistan to become Indian citizens if they meet certain criteria:

Required Documents

Documents Proving Country of Origin

• Copy of passport issued by the governments of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, or Pakistan
• Registration Certificate or Residential Permit issued by the FRRO/FRO in India
• Birth certificate, school certificate, or educational certificate issued in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, or Pakistan
• Any government-issued ID, license, or certificate from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, or Pakistan
• Land or tenancy records in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, or Pakistan
• Any document establishing a parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent’s citizenship in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, or Pakistan
• Any other relevant document issued by a government authority in these countries

Documents Proving Entry into India Before December 31, 2014

• Copy of Indian visa and immigration stamp
• Registration Certificate or Residential Permit issued by the FRRO/FRO in India
• Census Enumerator’s slip
• Any Indian government-issued license, certificate, or permit (e.g., Driving License, Aadhaar Card)
• Indian Ration Card
• Government or court letter with an official stamp
• Indian birth certificate
• Land records, rental agreements in India
• PAN Card
• Any document issued by Central, State government, PSU, or financial institution
• Bank or post office account records
• Indian insurance policies
• Utility bills
• Indian court records
• Indian employment records with EPF/GPF
• ESIC documents
• Indian school leaving or academic certificates.
• Municipal trade license
• Marriage certificate

Citizenship Under CAA Online Apply

• Visit the Indian Citizenship Online portal: https://indiancitizenshiponline.nic.in/
• Click on “Click to Submit Application for Indian Citizenship Under CAA 2019“.
• Enter your mobile number and CAPTCHA code.
• Proceed to the next page and enter your email ID, name, and CAPTCHA.
• Submit and verify the OTPs sent to your email and mobile.
• Log in, complete the verification steps, and click “Click Here to Initiate Fresh Application”.
• Provide details about your background, pre-2014 residence, origin, and duration of stay.

What Happens After Your Application

• The District Level Committee will examine your application.
• You’ll need to take an oath of allegiance after document verification.
• The signed oath and verified documents are forwarded to the Empowered Committee.
• If you fail to appear for the oath, your application may be considered for refusal.

What if I Don’t Have All the Documents?

The Centre may accept alternative forms of valid or expired documents.  FRRO/FRO certificates in India are also valid. Consult the portal or relevant authorities for specific guidance in your case.

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