Common Frequently Asked Questions

An Aadhaar card never expires and is valid for a lifetime. Once you issue the Aadhaar number, it remains active permanently.

To get an Aadhaar card, you have to submit some documents to prove your identity, address, and date of birth. The documents required are a birth certificate, a passport, a PAN card, or other government-issued photo IDs such as a voter ID or driving license. You may also have to submit proof of address, like a utility bill, bank statement, or any other document showing your current residence.

No, legally, a person cannot have two Aadhaar cards. As per the rules of the UIDAI, an individual is prohibited from having more than one Aadhaar number. In case multiple Aadhaar cards are found for the same person, the UIDAI may take serious action and consider it fraud or illegal.

Yes, NRIs can get an Aadhaar card if they fulfill the requirements of having a valid Indian passport and residing in India for at least 182 days within the preceding 12 months.

There are four primary types of Aadhaar cards, which are: the Aadhaar letter, mAadhaar, eAadhaar, and the Aadhaar PVC card. All four types are equally valid and recognized by the UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India).

Any resident of India, including citizens of India and certain foreign nationals, is eligible for an Aadhaar card. It includes children and newborns, along with NRIs (Non-Resident Indians) who fulfill specific residency requirements.

No, foreigners do not need an Aadhaar card in India unless they are resident foreign nationals who have stayed in India for 182 days or more in the 12 months in advance to their application.

To download and get a digital copy of your Aadhar card (e-Aadhaar) online, you need to visit the UIDAI website and search for the "Download Aadhaar option. You will have to use your Aadhaar number, enrollment ID to verify your identity using an OTP, which will be sent to your registered mobile number. Once it gets verified, you can download your e-Aadhaar as a PDF.

The full form of TIN is "Taxpayer Identification Number"

The PAN card fee for Indians when applying online is INR 101 along with GST, and for foreigners, the fee is INR 1011. Similarly, when applying offline, the fee for an Indian citizen is INR 102, including GST, and for foreigners, the fee is INR 1017, with GST.

To apply for a duplicate PAN card, you need to visit the NSDL or UTIITSL website and select the "Reprint of PAN card" option. Fill out the required information, including your PAN number, Aadhar number, date of birth, and GSTIN ( if applicable). After that, you need to verify using an OTP, submit the fee, and download the e-PAN in PDF format or get the physical card within 15-20 days.

To check the status of your PAN card, you should visit the website of NSDL or UTIITSL, provide your acknowledgement number, or send an SMS to 57575 by typing your acknowledgement number. Additionally, you can check the status by calling the TIN customer care helpline on 020-27218060.

Yes, a PAN card is permanent as PAN cards do not have an expiry date, and it stays valid throughout the life of the PAN card holder.

Yes, an e-PAN card is valid and is accepted as a valid proof of identity when applying for various services. It acts the same as a physical PAN card.

No, you cannot get a physical PAN card in 2 days, as it takes around 15 days for processing for a physical PAN card. However, you can obtain an e-PAN card within 48 hours by applying using the expedited service option.

PAN (Permanent Account Number) card services are provided by the Income Tax Department of India. It includes various services like applying for a new PAN card, making corrections on existing PAN card details, and getting reprints of PAN cards.

For a visa renewal, you need to fill out an application form, collect the required documents (including your passport, current visa, and other supporting documents), pay the renewal fee, and potentially attend an interview. The exact procedure may vary depending on the specific type of visa and issuing country.

The full form of a visa is "Visitors International Stay Admission".

Typically, you can start the visa renewal process within 3-4 months before the expiry date of your current visa to get sufficient time for gathering the documents, medical exams, and avoid any potential processing delays.

For a visa renewal, you will typically need a valid passport, your current visa, a completed visa application form, proof of sufficient funds, and other essential supporting documents, such as a cover letter mentioning the reason behind the renewal. You may have to submit some additional documents based on the visa type, like evidence of purpose or medical certificates.