How To Avail Aadhaar Card If You Are An OCI/ PIO Easily [Updated]
Are you an OCI/PIO looking forward to Enrolling Aadhar Card? Then you are in the right place.
Applying for Aadhaar is pretty easy but you have to satisfy a simple criterion.
You must have stayed in India for 182 days or more in the past 12 months to become eligible for applying Aadhaar.
Q. Is Aadhaar Card Mandatory For OCI and PIO?
No, Aadhaar Card is not mandatory for OCI and PIO but they can apply for one if they have stayed in India for 182 days or more.
So what you are looking for? Let know How you can apply for Aadhar Easily.
Without further ado, let’s get started.
How does OCI/ PIO obtain Aadhar card?
Application for Aadhaar Card is a simple process which you must follow Step-By-Step.
#1. Download this Enrolment Form, Print it and Fill it.
It is the Same form you will get in the Aadhaar Enrolment Centre, so better option is to Fill the Form with ease at your Home.
#2. Find your Nearest Aadhar Enrolment Centre and Fix an Appointment Online or Visit the Enrolment Centre Directly.
#3. Make Sure to Carry your required Documents/Proofs along with the Filled Enrolment Form. Give the form and Documents to the Officials at the Aadhar Centre.
Q. What proofs does an NRI/OCI need to apply for an Aadhar card?
Proof include –
1. Birth Certificate
2. School Certificate
3. Valid Photo ID
4. Proof of Connection with your Country which might include a copy of your Green Card (if you are from the USA) or Passport Copy of the country you are currently residing.
Q. Do we Need to Give Original Documents/ Proof?
No, You have to Give a Copy of Proof to the Officials, but you have to carry the original ones just to show that the Copy is valid and not Edited.
#4. The Officials will take your Biometrics(Finger Print and Retina Scan) and a Picture(of Face) which will be associated with your Aadhar.
#5. After the completion of Above Steps, you will get an Acknowledgement Slip which will contain all your Information.
Your Acknowledgement Slip will have your Enrolment ID and Date-Time which will help you in Checking the Status and Downloading your Aadhaar.
Important Points to Remember
1. The Enrolment of Aadhaar Is Completely Free and you must not pay a single penny.
2. If you were asked to pay Money then you can Raise a Complaint.
3. If you have not stayed in India for 182 Days in the past 12 Months, then you are not Eligible for an Aadhaar Card.
4. Your Aadhaar will reach you within 60-90 Days after you Apply.
5. If you need your Aadhaar Card before that let’s say for Opening a Bank Account then you can Download your Aadhaar Card which is called E- Aadhaar.
6. You can Only Download your E Aadhar After the Status of your Aadhaar Shows Generated.
7. E- Aadhaar is 100% Legal and Valid.
FAQ’s
Q. Are OCI card holders eligible to obtain an Aadhar card/UID card?
Yes, OCI Cardholders are eligible to obtain an Aadhaar Card/UID if you have stayed in India for 182 Days or more.
Q. Does the UID rule apply to American (or other) citizens who have Overseas Citizen of India cards?
It is not mandatory for American who have Overseas Citizen of India Card to apply for Aadhaar Card until they have stayed in India for 182 days or more.
Q. Is an Aadhar card required for OCI?
It is not required/mandatory for an OCI(Overseas Citizen of India) to apply for an Aadhaar Card. Only if they have stayed in India for 182 days or more then they can apply for one.
Q. How do OCI obtain Aadhar card?
Aadhaar Card can be obtained by OCI by following this simple steps.
Q. What proofs does an NRI/OCI need to apply for an Aadhar card?
Proof include –
1. Birth Certificate
2. School Certificate
3. Valid Photo ID
4. Proof of Connection with your Country which might include a copy of your Green Card (if you are from the USA) or Passport Copy of the country you are currently residing.
Q. Can a US citizen apply for an Aadhaar card?
Yes, a US Citizen can apply for an Aadhaar Card is he/she has an OCI card and stays in India for 182 days or more.
Q. Can OCIs have Aadhaar cards?
Yes, OCIs can have Aadhaar Card but they have to satisfy a simple criterion of staying in India or 182 days or more.
Q. Can a US citizen get an Aadhaar card made in India?
Yes a US citizen get an Aadhaar Card if he/she has an OCI card and he/she stays in India for 182 days or more.
Q. Can a USA citizen with an OCI card get an Aadhaar card?
Yes, a USA citizen with an OCI card gets an Aadhaar card by following Aadhaar Card for OCI/PIO.
Q. Can an OCI card holder apply for an Aadhaar card from the USA?
No, an OCI card holder cannot apply for an Aadhaar Card from the USA because:
1. You must have stayed in India for 182 days or more in the last 12 months so if you are in the USA How can you fulfil this criterion.
2. Even if you fulfil the first criteria then also you have to give your Biometrics(Fingerprint and Retina Scan) by being present at the Aadhaar Enrolment Centre in India.
Q. Do OCI Holders residing abroad need an Aadhar card?
No, an OCI Holder residing in Abroad do not need an Aadhaar Card as it is not mandatory for an OCI/PIO to have an Aadhaar Card.
However, he/she can apply for Aadhar if he/she stays in India for 182 days or more.
Q. Can a foreigner with an OCI be eligible for an Aadhaar and a PAN card?
Yes, a Foreigner with an OCI card is eligible for an Aadhaar Card if he/she stays in India for 182 days or more by following these simple Steps.
Q. Aadhaar Card for OCI Minor?
A Minor with an OCI card is also eligible for Aadhaar Card if he/she stays in India for 182 days or more. If the child is smaller than 5 years then the biometrics of the parents will be taken.
The child has to give his/her Biometrics(Fingerprint and Retina) once he/she attains the age of 5 and again give his/her Biometric after attaining the age of 15.
Q. Aadhar Card For OCI UK?
Aadhaar Card can be Enrolled by OCI holders in the UK(United Kingdom) by following this guide about Aadhaar Card for OCI.
Q. Aadhar Card For OCI Australia?
Aadhaar Card can be Enrolled by OCI holders in by following this guide about Aadhaar Card for OCI.[Link]