FAQs

 In case of difficulty in capturing proper fingerprints of the individual due to old age. The enrolment operator should use force capture tab available in the enrolment software. During force capture; software will capture the fingerprints 4 (four) times of the individual. The operator will also visually check the image for quality and in case there are problems should retry force capture again.

Yes, Enrolment/Update request may go to other authorities(state) for verification.

No, Aadhaar issued to Resident Foreign National will be valid till:
1. Validity of VISA/Passport.
2. In case of OCI card holder and Nationals of Nepal and Bhutan validity will be 10 years from the date of enrolment.

Resident Foreign National seeking enrolment to visit designated Aadhaar enrolment centre and submit a request in requisite enrolment form alongwith valid supporting documents.

The enrolment operator shall capture the following information during the course of enrolment:

Residential Status : (resided in India for 182 days or more in 12 months immediately preceding enrolment application)
Mandatory Demographic information: (Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Indian Address and email)
Optional demographic information: (mobile number)
Biometric Information: (Photo, Finger Prints and both Iris)

Type of documents presented: [valid foreign passport and valid Indian VISA/Valid OCI card / Valid LTV is mandatory as Proof of Identity (PoI)] (Passport of Nepal/Bhutan for nationals of Nepal/Bhutan. In case passport is not available, following two documents to be submitted:
(1) Valid Nepalese/ Bhutanese Citizenship Certificate (2) Limited validity Photo Identity Certificate issued by Nepalese Mission / Royal Bhutanese Mission in India for stay of more than 182 days.
And Proof of Address (PoA) as specified in the list of valid supporting documents.
The details submitted through enrolment can be confirmed with the concerned authorities during processing of enrolment.

Yes, resident foreign nationals who resided in India for 182 days or more in 12 months immediately preceding enrolment application can enrol for Aadhaar by submitting demographic details (supported by valid documents) and biometrics details. Resident Foreign National to apply in a requisite form for enrolment. Link for enrolment and update forms - Enrolment & Update Forms

The list of valid supporting documents for enrolment and update is available at List of Supporting Document

Individual seeking enrolment has option to decide which address to be recorded in Aadhaar for which valid POA document is available.  The Aadhaar Letter will be delivered on the Address registered in Aadhaar.

Yes. The  individual seeking enrolment is allowed to add minor fields to the address mentioned in the PoA document as long as these additions/modifications do not alter the base address mentioned in the PoA document. If the changes required are substantial and change the base address,  document with correct address to be provided as POA.

Yes. The family entitlement document is accepted as Proof of Identity/Address for enrolment of family members as long as the photograph of Head of the Family and family members is clearly visible on the document.

The individual seeking enrolment should ensure following:
1. Eligibility for enrolment for Aadhaar (Resided in India for 182 days or more in 12 months immediately preceding enrolment application, not applicable for NRI).
2. Ensure that the information provided is correct and supported by valid document.
3. Present valid supporting documents POI,POA,POR and PDB (in case of verified DOB) in original for enrolment.
Birth certificate as PDB/POR is mandatory for child born on or after 01-10-2023.
4. Fill in the specified enrolment form and submit alongwith valid supporting documents to the operator. Enrolment and Update form can also be downloaded from (Enrolment & Update Forms)
5. Ensure that your demographic data (name, address, gender and date of birth) is captured correctly as per the enrolment form, in both English and Regional language before signing the acknowledgement slip. You can request the operator for correction of data before completing the enrolment.

Aadhaar generation involves various quality checks. Therefore, there are chances that your Aadhaar request got rejected due to quality or any other technical reason. If you have received SMS that your Aadhaar request has been rejected, it is recommended to re-enrol yourself.