Immigration · Passports · OCI · Emigration

Immigration and Migration Lawyers in Bangalore

We help foreign nationals, OCI cardholders, NRIs and Indians going abroad with Indian immigration, passport and citizenship issues. This includes FRRO matters, OCI problems, passport refusals and Look Out Circulars.

Contact usCall +91 63660 42792

Overview

Indian immigration, passport and citizenship matters

Foreign nationals living in India must follow the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025 and register with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) where required. Indian citizens deal with the Passports Act, 1967 and the Citizenship Act, 1955.

We advise on Indian law only. For visas to other countries, we prepare the Indian documents you need, such as affidavits, powers of attorney and apostilled papers, and work with licensed advisers in that country.

What we handle

Our work in this area

These are the matters we see most often. Real cases rarely fit one box, so ask us even if yours looks different.

Foreign nationals in India

  • FRRO registration and e-FRRO issues
  • Visa extension and conversion
  • Exit permits and overstay issues
  • Notices from immigration authorities

OCI cardholders

  • OCI application and renewal issues
  • Cancellation of OCI (Section 7D, Citizenship Act, 1955)
  • Rights of OCI holders in India
  • Property and NRI matters

Passports

  • Refusal or delay of passport
  • Impounding and revocation of passport
  • Appeals under the Passports Act, 1967
  • Police verification issues

Look Out Circulars

  • Challenge to Look Out Circulars (LOC)
  • Permission to travel abroad during a case
  • Return of passport from court

Citizenship

  • Renunciation of Indian citizenship
  • Citizenship questions for children born abroad
  • Surrender certificates

Going abroad

  • Emigration clearance (Emigration Act, 1983)
  • Complaints against recruiting agents
  • Documents for study and work visas
  • Apostille and attestation

Courts and forums

Where we appear

  • FRRO, Bengaluru
  • Regional Passport Office, Bengaluru
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Protector of Emigrants
  • High Court of Karnataka

Good to know

Things to know

A court case can affect travel

If a criminal case is pending, you may need the court’s permission to travel abroad or to get a passport.

An LOC can be challenged

A Look Out Circular that stops you from leaving India can be challenged before the High Court in suitable cases.

OCI is not dual citizenship

OCI gives lifelong visa and other rights, but it is not citizenship. Some rights, such as buying farm land, do not apply.

Use only registered recruiting agents

Workers going to many countries for jobs need emigration clearance and should use agents registered with the Government.

Contact Base Legal

Phone +91 63660 42792 or +91 81974 06465 · contact@baselegal.in · Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM

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