How to Avail an Aadhaar Card if You Are a Non-Resident Indian
Procedure for NRIs to Avail an Aadhaar Card
The requirements and procedure to avail an Aadhaar card for an NRI is similar to the process that an Indian resident has to go through. An NRI can apply for the 12-digit Aadhaar UID in two ways: online or offline. The individual will need to visit the official website of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) or the UIDAI-approved enrollment centers to apply for the Aadhar Card online and offline respectively.
Step 1. Submission of Documents
The first step to availing an Aadhaar card is to submit all the relevant documents that establish the identity of the non-resident Indian. The documents he/she will have to furnish will include birth certificate, photo ID card, and a school certificate. NRIs will also be requested to produce the connection they have with another country where they hold a Green card. The submitted documents will then be verified by the officials to determine whether or not the individual is eligible for an Aadhaar card.
Step 2. Finger-Tip Scanning
After an NRI has submitted his/her documents, he/she will be called for a biometric scanning where all ten of his/her fingers will be scanned to establish the unique identity. The biometric scan is necessary to ensure that the identification of the individual is unique and accurate, so the person will have to visit the Aadhaar card enrolment center to complete the process.
Step 2. Iris Scanning
The fingertips will not be the only thing being scanned to establish a person’s perfect identity. The authorities will also scan his/her iris to ensure that the identity will never have the risk of being confused with someone else’s. The iris scanning will also be held in the Aadhaar enrolment centre after the fingertips have been scanned.
Step 3. Photograph
Once the scanning procedures are complete, the Aadhaar applicants will have to have their photograph taken by the web-camera at the enrolment centre. The photograph will then be added to the Aadhaar documents and they will receive the physical copy of Aadhaar Card from the UIDAI.
It takes around three months for the authorities to dispatch the Aadhaar card, but one can track the status of his/her Aadhaar card online by visiting the UIDAI website with the enrollment number (EID) mentioned in the acknowledgement slip.
