Step-By-Step Guide On How To Make Aadhaar Card Of Your Children If You Are A NRI

NRI Aadhaar card Apply process: The Aadhaar Card is a 12-digit unique identification card that is issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). Aadhaar is an important document as it serves as proof of identity and address for Indian residents.

In order to avail benefits of several government-sponsored schemes and other essential services also the Indian government has been continuously pushing people to get their Aadhaar Cards. Aadhaar is also required while filing your income tax return and get a tax refund.

When it comes to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), there is confusion about whether NRIs are also eligible to apply for and obtain an Aadhaar. The answer is yes. Non-Resident Indians can apply for and obtain their Aadhaar. The Aadhaar enrollment process for NRIs is the same as that for Indian residents, and it involves furnishing 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.

In this article, we will discuss how NRIs can apply for Aadhaar of their children and obtain an Aadhaar number for them.

An NRI (irrespective of age) with a valid Indian passport is eligible to apply for Aadhaar from any Aadhaar Kendra. If you are an NRI and applying for Aadhaar, remember that the UIDAI doesn't accept international or non-Indian mobile numbers. Thus, make sure to provide an Indian phone number during the application process.

Aadhaar Card enrollment process for NRI:

What is the process for NRI enrolment?

Go to the nearest Aadhaar Kendra
Carry valid passport
Enter details in the enrolment form
Provide Email ID as it is mandatory for NRIs
The declaration for NRI enrolment is slightly different from non-NRIs. Carefully read and then sign the same in your enrolment form
Ask the operator to enroll you as NRI and provide your passport as proof of identity
You need to provide any one of the documents mentioned in the UIDAI documents as your proof of address and date of birth proof
Complete the biometric capture process
Check all details on the screen before allowing the operator to submit
Get the acknowledgement slip or enrolment slip that has your 14-digit enrolment ID and date and time stamp.

For a child below 5 years of age:

One of the parents or guardian has to authenticate on behalf of the child and also give permission for enrolment of the minor by signing the enrolment form.

If the child is an NRI - it is mandatory to submit valid Indian passport of the child as proof of identity (PoI)
If the child is an Indian resident - any valid proof of relationship document like birth certificate, along with Aadhaar of the parent or guardian, can be used for enrolment.

If the Child is between 5 to 18 years of age:

1. One of the parents/ guardian has to give consent for enrolment of the minor by signing the enrolment form.

2. If the minor is an NRI - valid Indian passport of the child is mandatory as Proof of Identity (PoI)

3. If the minor is an Indian resident (not NRI) -

a). 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.

b). Minor has a document: use a valid Proof of Identity (PoI) and Proof of Address (PoA) document (like School ID card) in the child's name for enrolment (refer: https://uidai.gov.in/images/commdoc/valid_documents_list.pdf).