Goa, July 9 -- Clara Perpetua Epifania Mendes, a resident of Panjim, recently surrendered her Indian passport and moved to the UK after acquiring foreign citizenship in search of better prospects. Similarly, Fredy Dias, another Goan, renounced his Indian passport after first relocating to Portugal and eventually settling in the UK.

These two cases reflect a broader trend among Goans seeking greener pastures and brighter futures. A steady stream continues to renounce Indian citizenship, often in favour of Portuguese nationality, driven by economic opportunities and the region's historic ties with Portugal.

According to the Regional Passport Office (RPO) in Panjim, over 200 passport surrender applications are received on average each mont...