Indian Citizenship Documents Explained: Passport, Aadha

Indian Citizenship Documents Explained: Passport, Aadhaar & Voter ID Clarification for Expats

By Roysten Xavier - June 29, 2026

A legal clarification that sparked nationwide debate and what it means for Indian expats in Qatar and beyond.

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What This Means for Indian Expats in Qatar

For Indian expats living in Qatar, this legal distinction matters in practical ways:

•   Your Indian passport remains the primary travel document and is accepted internationally as proof of nationality — this has not changed
•   If you ever face a citizenship challenge (NRC proceedings, legal disputes, inheritance), you will need your birth certificate + parents' records or a naturalisation/registration certificate
•   Judicial rulings consistently underline that citizenship in India cannot be proven by documents alone — it depends on satisfying the legal provisions under the Citizenship Act, 1955 specific to your individual circumstances
•   Keep original birth certificates and parents' documents safely stored — they are your most important citizenship evidence