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An NRI (whether minor or adult) with a valid Indian Passport can apply for Aadhaar from any Aadhaar Kendra
Aadhaar enrolment, updation rules 'changed'; Check new rules here
What are the new Aadhaar rules for NRIs
As per the latest UIDAI circular, for an NRI child, valid Indian passport is the only acceptable POI and POA. For resident Indian and non-resident Indian (NRI) born on and after 1.10.2023, birth certificate is mandatory.The revised Form 1 will be used for Aadhaar enrollment by both residents and non-residents (with proof of address in India) aged 18 and up. Individuals in the same category can use the same form to update their Aadhaar data.
NRIs must furnish an email address in Aadhaar. According to the Form 1 standards, no SMS/text messages would be transmitted to a non-Indian cellphone number provided by an NRI. A valid Indian passport is the sole accepted Proof of Identity (POI) for an NRI.
Form 2 will be used to enroll and update NRIs with address proof outside of India.
Form 3 is to be used for enrolling children (residents or NRIs with Indian addresses) aged 5 years and above but less than 18.
Form 4 is for NRI children with addresses outside India.
Form 5 is to be used by resident or NRI children (having Indian address) aged below 5 years of age for enrolment or updation in Aadhaar.
Form 6 is to be used by NRI children (having address outside India) for aged below 5 years.
Form 7 is to be used by a resident foreign national, above 18 years of age, wants to enroll for or update Aadhaar details. The details of foreign passport, OCI Card, valid long term visa, Indian visa will be needed for enrolment for this category. Here also email ID will be mandatory.
Form 8 is to be used by resident foreign national aged below 18 years.
Important FAQs for NRI Aadhaar from UIDAI website:
What is the process for Aadhaar enrolment for children of NRIs?
Child is below 5 years of age:
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.
If the child is an NRI - valid Indian passport of the child is mandatory as Proof of Identity (PoI)
If the child is an Indian resident (not NRI) - any valid Proof of Relationship document 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:
One of the parents/ guardian has to give consent for enrolment of the minor by signing the enrolment form.
If the minor is an NRI – valid Indian passport of the child is mandatory as Proof of Identity (PoI)
If the minor is an Indian resident (not NRI) -
No document in the name of the minor: any valid Proof of Relationship document 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.
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.
What is the process for NRI enrolment?
The process is:
Visit any Aadhaar Kendra of your convenience.
Carry valid Indian Passport with you
Fill details in the enrolment form
Giving Email ID is mandatory for NRI
The declaration for NRI enrolment is slightly different. Read and sign the same in your enrolment form
Ask the operator to enroll you as NRI
Give your Passport as Proof of Identity
You may choose to use your Passport itself as Proof of Address and Date of Birth proof or give some other valid document/s for this (As per https://uidai.gov.in/images/commdoc/valid_documents_list.pdf)
Complete the biometric capture process
Check all details on screen (in English and local language) before you allow the operator to submit
Collect the acknowledgement slip/ enrolment slip that has your 14 digit Enrolment ID and Date & Time Stamp. You can check status of your Aadhaar from: https://resident.uidai.gov.in/check-aadhaar
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