Is Aadhar Card Required for OCI Holder?

AS Posted by: Abhishek Sain
• 16 July, 2025
3 Reply
No, an OCI cardholder does not require an Aadhar card, but they can apply for an Aadhar card if they have stayed in India for more than 182 days in the preceding year.
Tags : OCI Holder, Aadhar Card

  • Manav Ahuja 24 July, 2025

    No, it is not required to apply for an Aadhar card for OCI cardholders, but if you apply, then you can unlock many benefits. However, to apply for an Aadhar card, you need to gather all the essential documents for a smooth application process, like proof of identity, such as a valid passport and OCI card, proof of address, email ID, and proof of date of birth and mobile number.

  • Devansh Kapoor 22 July, 2025

    Here are the simple processes to apply for an Aadhar card for OCI cardholders. First, you need to stay in India for more than 182 days in the last 12 months to verify your residency eligibility, then you need to visit the Aadhar enrolment center, submit all the supporting documents for the Aadhar card, and complete your biometric data. Then you need to give your contact details, and after OTP validation, you will get your Aadhar card within 90 days to your registered address.

  • Palak Bafna 18 July, 2025

    If you have applied for an Aadhar card as an OCI cardholder, then you can avail of many benefits like opening a bank account, purchasing property, using it can be used as an Identity proof, for income tax filings, to get SIM cards, or gas connections, and for simple travel and stay in India.

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