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A birth certificate is an important document for NRIs. It can support citizenship applications, passport and Aadhaar processes, inheritance matters, and other legal procedures. The document gained attention in 2026 after the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) clarified that an Indian passport is a travel document, not conclusive proof of Indian citizenship. Indian citizenship is determined under the Citizenship Act, 1955, making accurate birth records important for NRIs handling citizenship and other legal matters.<\/span><\/p>\n

Is a Birth Certificate Proof of Indian Citizenship?<\/b><\/h2>\n

No. A birth certificate records important details such as:<\/span><\/p>\n