Latest News for NRIs in Germany

This page is a dated log of specific regulatory developments already reflected in this platform's guides for Germany, not a real-time news feed. Each item links to the full guide covering it.

Germany-Specific Developments

• Germany's 2024 dual-citizenship reform (2024)

  Germany's 2024 citizenship reform changed what Germany itself permits for dual nationality -- it does not change India's own citizenship rules, and an Indian citizen naturalizing in Germany still cannot hold both passports simultaneously under Indian law.

  Immigration for NRIs in Germany

India-Side Developments Affecting NRIs in Germany

• Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026 (2026)

  India notified amended Citizenship Rules that moved OCI applications fully online, introduced an e-OCI option, and clarified that a minor cannot hold both an Indian passport and a foreign passport at the same time.

  Immigration for NRIs
• Companies Act, 2013 -- resident-director requirement (Standing rule)

  An Indian private limited company needs at least one director who is a resident of India for a specified minimum number of days in the preceding year -- an NRI founder typically brings in an India-based co-director to satisfy this.

  Business for NRIs
• FEMA repatriation limit -- USD 1 million per financial year (Standing rule)

  Sale proceeds and other eligible balances in an NRO account can be repatriated abroad up to USD 1 million (or equivalent) per financial year, subject to Form 15CA/15CB certification by the authorized dealer bank.

  Compliance for NRIs