How Can NRIs Make Aadhaar Card For Their Children? – News18

NRI Aadhaar card process: The Aadhaar is a unique identification card issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). It is a 12-digit unique identification number that serves as proof of identity and address for Indian residents. Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are also eligible to apply for and obtain an Aadhaar. The Aadhaar enrollment process for NRIs is similar to that for residents, and it involves providing biometric and demographic information.

The Aadhaar card is based on biometric and demographic data collected during the Aadhaar enrollment process, which includes fingerprints, iris scans, and a photograph.

Detailed process for NRIs is listed below along with the process of getting an Aadhaar number for their children.

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

What is the process for NRI enrolment?

The process is:

• Visit any Aadhaar Kendra
• Carry valid passport
• Fill details in the enrolment form
• Giving Email ID is mandatory for NRIs
• 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 UIDAI documents list.
• 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 and time stamp.

Process for Aadhaar enrolment for children of NRIs

For a child 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 (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:

• 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
• 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 and proof of address document (like School ID card) in the child’s name for enrolment

When NRIs apply for Aadhaar, it’s important to note that the UIDAI doesn’t accept international or non-Indian mobile numbers. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that you provide an Indian mobile number during the application process.