It is a common misconception that an Aadhaar card is a citizenship card and only Indian citizens can apply for it. An Aadhaar card is a document that anyone residing in India can apply for.
If you are a foreigner who is living in India can apply for an Aadhaar card easily regardless of your nationality.
But, why do foreign nationals need an Aadhaar card?
Well, if you are working in India or constantly traveling to India for business then an Aadhaar card becomes a basic necessity.
Using an Aadhaar card, you can seek important services like a bank account, tax filings, etc. easily and seamlessly.
It is also an important document if you are applying for a work visa. To apply for an Aadhaar car, you’ll have to visit the nearest Aadhaar enrolment centers and complete the process.
In this article, we will discuss how to apply for an Aadhaar card as a foreigner, the Documents required, etc.
How to Apply for an Aadhaar card as a foreigner?
The following are the steps to apply for an Aadhaar card as a foreigner-
- Visit the official website of the UIDAI Aadhaar portal and navigate to the my Aadhaar section followed by clicking on the Book an Appointment button
- Now, select your residence status and enter your mobile number/email ID followed by solving the captcha and clicking on the send OTP button
- An OTP will be sent to your mobile number or email which you’ll have to enter in the given field
- After verifying the OTP, you’ll be redirected to the main dashboard where you’ll have to click on the new enrolment button
- Now, enter your name, date of birth, gender, and resident status, and click on the proceed button
- After that, you’ll have to select whether you have a valid address proof or wanted to enroll your relative with valid relationship proof
- After selecting the option, you’ll have to enter your address and contact details like mobile number and email ID followed by selecting the document of proof of identity, address, and birth
- Since you are a foreign national, you can choose a passport for all the three document requirement
- Now, click on the proceed button and you’ll be redirected to the new page where click on the disclosure button followed by clicking on the submit button
- After clicking on the submit button, you can now select the appointment date and time from the appointment scheduling system. You’ll also have to find the Aadhaar enrolment center from the system itself
- After scheduling your appointment, visit the Aadhaar enrolment center with the documents i.e. passport also, and keep some additional documents like visa, identity proof, etc.
- At the enrolment center, you’ll have to go through the enrolment process of giving your biometric details along with the photograph
- After completion of the process, you can get the Aadhaar card at your mentioned address within 90 days from the date of application
Documents Required for Aadhaar card
The following are the documents required for an Aadhaar card which you’ll have to carry along with you to the Aadhaar enrolment center-
- A valid Passport is mandatory Proof of Identity (PoI)
- Birth Certificate
- PAN Card
- Photo ID Proof
- Address proof- Rent receipt, Office location, etc.
- Visa application
FAQ
No, the Aadhaar enrolment process requires an Indian number and there is no support for international/non-Indian mobile numbers.
Yes, you can apply for the Aadhaar card with your passport as proof of identity, and proof of birth but, for Proof of identity, you’ll have to provide another document that has an updated address.
If your passport has the name of your spouse, then it can be used as Proof of Address for them.
Yes, you can apply for your spouse’s Aadhaar card with you as an introducer. You can then use your documents to apply for the Aadhaar Card.
