Aadhaar Card for NRI/OCI/PIOs

B. Overseas Indians Don’t Need Aadhaar for Mobile Connections

Department of Telecom (DoT), Government of India has exempted overseas Indians from linking Aadhaar with their Indian mobile connections and has issued suitable advisory to telecom service providers. DoT has issued a letter dated 01.12.2017 to all mobile phone service licensees to use alternative method to re-verify existing customers belonging to certain categories including foreigners (covering PIOs and OCI cardholders) and NRIs. Procedure and format for this purpose has been prescribed. A copy of DoT letter No.800-26/2016-AS.II dated 01.12.2017 is placed here (click here ).

Can an NRI apply for Aadhaar?

YES. An NRI (whether minor or adult) with a valid Indian Passport can apply for Aadhaar from any Aadhaar Kendra.

What is the process for Aadhaar enrolment for children of NRIs?

Pls refer to the below:

Child is below 5 years of age:

1. One of the parents/ guardian has to authenticate on behalf of the child and also give consent for enrolment of the minor by signing the enrolment form.
2. If the child is an NRI – valid Indian passport of the child is mandatory as Proof of Identity (PoI)
3. If the child is an Indian resident (not NRI) – any valid Proof of Relationship document (refer: https://uidai.gov.in/images/commdoc/valid_documents_list.pdf) such as Birth Certificate, along with Aadhaar of the parent/ guardian, can be used for enrolment.

Child is between 5 to 18 years of age:

1. One of the parents/ guardian has to give consent for enrolment of the minor by signing the enrolment form.
2. If the minor is an NRI – valid Indian passport of the child is mandatory as Proof of Identity (PoI)
3. If the minor is an Indian resident (not NRI) –

• No document in the name of the minor: any valid Proof of Relationship document (refer: https://uidai.gov.in/images/commdoc/valid_documents_list.pdf) such as Birth certificate can be used for enrolment under Head of Family.
• Minor has a document: use a valid Proof of Identity (PoI) and Proof of Address (PoA) document (like School ID card) in the child’s name for enrolment (refer: https://uidai.gov.in/images/commdoc/valid_documents_list.pdf).

Can I give an International mobile number in my Aadhaar details?

Currently, we do not support international/ non-Indian mobile numbers.

The address in my passport is not updated. I want to give my present address for my Aadhaar application. Is that possible?

YES. A valid Indian Passport is mandatory as a Proof of Identity (PoI) for NRI applicants. You may choose to give any other Indian Address with a valid supporting Proof of Address (PoA) as per the list of documents acceptable by UIDAI: https://uidai.gov.in/images/commdoc/valid_documents_list.pdf

The address in my passport is not updated. I want to give my present address for my Aadhaar application. Is that possible?

YES. A valid Indian Passport is mandatory as a Proof of Identity (PoI) for NRI applicants. You may choose to give any other Indian Address with a valid supporting Proof of Address (PoA) as per the list of documents acceptable by UIDAI: https://uidai.gov.in/images/commdoc/valid_documents_list.pdf
India’s Aadhaar card or the Unique Identification Number (UID) is the 12-digit identity number based on biometrics data.

India is making linking Aadhaar card with the bank accounts mandatory and 31st December 2017 has been set as a deadline to do this.

But what about Non-Residential Indians (NRIs) who are Indian citizens and live abroad?

Do NRIs need to get an Aadhaar card? Do they need to link it with their bank accounts?

In a press release, the Consul General of India, Perth has said Aadhaar card is available to those who live in India.