Can NRIs Apply For Aadhaar Card? Step-By-Step Guide For Enrollment
Aadhaar is one of the most important documents today. The government has made it mandatory to link it with our bank accounts and other services to avoid penalties. The document not only acts as address proof, but is also required to receive benefits under state-sponsored schemes. And the document is available for Indian as well as Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). Yes, the authority that issues Aadhaar card (UIDAI), has a frequently asked question section on its website where the entire process is mentioned. It also describes the process for Aadhaar enrolment for the children of NRIs.
The process to register for an Aadhaar card for NRIs is similar to the process followed by those living in India. An NRI can fix an appointment in both online and offline modes - through the self-service portal of the UIDAI and by visiting the enrolment centres approved by authority to apply for Aadhaar card offline.
Here's a step-by-step guide on how NRIs can apply for Aadhaar:
- An NRI can visit the official website of UIDAI - uidai.gov.in - to find the nearest enrolment centre. The person can also visit any Aadhaar Kendra.
- It is important to carry a valid Indian passport while visiting the Aadhaar Kendra for filling details in the enrolment form. It is mandatory for NRIs to give their email IDs.
- According to the UIDAI website, the declaration for NRI enrolment is slightly different. It must be carefully read before signing.
- Those visiting the centre must ask the operator to enroll them as NRIs and give passport as proof of identity
- The passport can also be chosen as proof of address and date of birth. However, if other documents are available, they can be used for the purpose. The UIDAI website has given a list of these documents.
- The official at the enrolment centre will then take biometric details (through fingerprint and iris scans). These details must be checked before the operator submits the form.
- The acknowledgement slip/enrolment slip given by the official will have a 14-digit enrolment ID along with date and timestamp. This can be used to status of the application.
