09 June, 2025 at 6:33 am
Yes, an OCI cardholder can apply for an Aadhaar card in India if they fulfil the residency requirements. They must have stayed in India for more than 182 days in the 12 months preceding their application.
I am a foreign national and hold an Indian Permanent Account Number (PAN) card, an Aadhaar card, and a driving license. Am I eligible to buy a property or run a business in India?
Hi, I was born outside India, and I have an OCI card. I moved to India with my family about 5-6 years ago and now want to pursue my degree here. I have tried applying for an Aadhaar card several times but faced multiple rejections. Can anyone guide me through their learning on the process for applying for an Aadhaar card?
If you have an OCI card and own a property in India where you wish to reside for a couple of months, you will need an Aadhaar card. Otherwise, you will not be able to obtain facilities such as an electricity connection, a gas connection, a mobile connection, property tax deposits, etc.
Aadhaar card acts as proof of identity and residency in the country. If you have an OCI card, you don't need any additional documentation to stay in the country. Once you reside in the country for more than 180 days in one fiscal year, you will automatically be considered a resident, and you will be eligible to apply for an Aadhaar card.
Yes, an OCI cardholder is eligible to apply for an Aadhaar card in India. However, they don't need to have one mandatorily, as the Indian government has mandated it for an Indian citizen and not for the citizens of any other country.
To my knowledge, the Aadhaar card is not yet available for NRIs/OCIs. The Ministry of External Affairs may take some decisions on this, but as of now, it is not open to OCIs or NRIs.
I have an OCI card, but I don't reside in India, and I want to open a bank account there as I plan to purchase a property. So, do I have to apply for an Aadhaar card first to open a bank account, but I will not be able to meet the 182-day residency requirement? Can anyone help me with this situation?
I have been advised to stay in India for 180 days before applying for an Aadhaar card. Is that true?
To the best of my knowledge, an American citizen or a citizen of any other country holding an OCI card is not eligible to apply for an Aadhaar card. The UIDAI has announced that OCI cardholders, who are not Indian residents, will not be eligible for the Aadhaar card.
As a foreign national, I would like to know if I am eligible to apply for an Aadhaar card and a PAN card in India.
Can anyone assist me with the process of applying for an Aadhaar card, including the required documents and the location where I should submit them?
Before applying for an Aadhaar card, always ensure that you check the latest guidelines on the UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) or the relevant government authority for updates and specific requirements.
When I applied for an Aadhaar card, I was required to provide certain documents, including address proof, identity proof, and my OCI card. You should also keep the documents ready in advance to ensure the entire process proceeds smoothly.
As far as I know, the 182-day stay requirements do not apply to OCI cardholders anymore. However, I am not sure, and you must check the official websites before applying.
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