Does the child born in Aus gets Australian citizenship automatically?

Tarusha123 · #1 (**permalink**) 26th October 2012, 05:28 PM

Hello People,

My question is, if the parents of the child are PR holders of australia but are indian citizens, does their baby born in Australia get Australian citizenship ( Australian Passport) or the baby will get Indian citizenship only?

Thanks in advance for your response.

_shel · #2 (**permalink**) 26th October 2012, 06:21 PM

If the parent has PR or Citizenship yes the child will be an Australian citizen if born in Australia.

Tarusha123 · #3 (**permalink**) 26th October 2012, 06:28 PM

Thanks for your response. Can the baby also become eligible for Indian citizenship as the parents hold Indian citizenship?

_shel · #4 (**permalink**) 26th October 2012, 06:33 PM

I dont think India allows dual citizenship, I believe they become an Overseas Citizen which carries different rights, but Indian members will know and be able to tell you more.

srivasu · #5 (**permalink**) 27th October 2012, 03:56 PM

The baby will be Person Of Indian Origin which I believe carries a special type of passport. Not sure about the rights though.

bangalg · #6 (**permalink**) 27th October 2012, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by srivasu

The baby will be Person Of Indian Origin which I believe carries a special type of passport. Not sure about the rights though.

A child born in Australia to Indian PR parents becomes an Australian citizen automatically. India does not allow dual citizenship. The 'person of Indian origin' is simply a card issued by Indian embassy to foreigners of Indian descent. The PIO card holders are free to work, own property- just like an Indian citizen- in India.

Tarusha123 · #7 (**permalink**) 27th October 2012, 07:19 PM

Thanks for the reply. Does PRI holder meaning NRI? e.g Are the NRI rules applicable to the child having PRI status?

auzee_bujji · #8 (**permalink**) 23rd November 2012, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by bangalg

A child born in Australia to Indian PR parents becomes an Australian citizen automatically. India does not allow dual citizenship. The 'person of Indian origin' is simply a card issued by Indian embassy to foreigners of Indian descent. The PIO card holders are free to work, own property- just like an Indian citizen- in India.

Another worthy difference to notice about POI card holder right is

POI Card holder
1. Cannot contest in Indian elections
2. Cannot buy agricultural lands (but can inherit)