# Aadhaar for NRIs & Foreigners

> Aadhaar for NRIs, OCI cardholders and foreign nationals - eligibility, the 182-day rule, and what changed with the 2019 amendment.

Canonical page: https://eaadhaarinfo.com/aadhaar-for-nris

Important: eAadhaar Info is an independent reference publication. It is not UIDAI or a Government of India website. For transactions, current rules and final verification, use the official UIDAI or myAadhaar service linked by the article.

## NRI with an Indian passport

- A valid Indian passport is mandatory as proof of identity.
- The 182-day residence condition does not apply to an NRI.
- UIDAI permits an Indian or overseas address supported by the applicable documents. For an overseas address, delivery is electronic rather than a postal Aadhaar letter abroad.
- An international mobile number may be recorded, but UIDAI says SMS messages are not delivered to international/non-Indian numbers; an Indian mobile number is operationally useful.

## OCI holders and other foreign nationals

Do not apply the NRI shortcut to every foreign national. Resident foreign nationals generally need to satisfy the residence condition and present the passport, visa/OCI/LTV and Indian-address documents specified in the current form and supporting-document schedule.

## PAN–Aadhaar linking is residency-sensitive

The Income Tax Department lists a non-resident under the Income-tax Act among the exempt categories for mandatory PAN–Aadhaar linkage. That exemption depends on tax residency and current notifications—not simply the label “NRI” used in conversation.

If residency status changes or an exemption no longer applies, check the current [Income Tax Department FAQ](https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/help/e-filing-link-aadhaar-faq) before acting.

## Official sources

- [UIDAI homepage (Contact & Support → FAQs → Your Aadhaar → NRI & Aadhaar)](https://uidai.gov.in/en)
- [UIDAI — current supporting-document list](https://uidai.gov.in/images/commdoc/List_of_Supporting_Document_for_Aadhaar_Enrolment_and_Update.pdf)
- [Income Tax Department — Link Aadhaar FAQ](https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/help/e-filing-link-aadhaar-faq)

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