FAQs

The app includes face authentication-based onboarding, consent-based selective data sharing, and biometric lock features that protect identity and ensure that only Aadhaar Number Holders (ANH) can access their Aadhaar information.

Any Aadhaar Number Holder who seeks a secure, convenient, and privacy-centric way to verify identity, share Aadhaar information, and manage personal identity data can use the Aadhaar App.

The Aadhaar app cannot be used when developer mode is enabled. This restriction is implemented to ensure data security and user protection.

Aadhaar Verifiable Credentials are machine-readable files that can be shared via WhatsApp or email. They can be read using UIDAI-issued tools and prescribed technical standards

Consent management in the Aadhaar app is governed by the Aadhaar Act and other applicable laws. No identity data is shared without the explicit consent of the Aadhaar Number Holder.

The processing time for mobile number and/or address updates is up to 30 days. Once the update is successfully completed, the revised data is reflected in the Aadhaar app.

QR codes on PVC Aadhaar cards and e-Aadhaar will continue to work and can be scanned easily using the Aadhaar App or Aadhaar QR Code scanner for identity verification.

The QR-based verifiable presentation follows a UIDAI specification and OPENID4VP, but the reading capability is limited to the Aadhaar App, Aadhaar QR Code scanner only.

No SDK is required. The OVSE must follow the QR generation guidelines issued by UIDAI. A registered OVSE may contact UIDAI for any technical support related to QR generation.

UIDAI recommends using a Class 2 or Class 3 public signing certificate (in a .pfx file format) purchased from a CCA-approved Certifying Authority.

You should contact with regional office at the earliest and whenever Regional office calls, you should be present with your sons to do biometric updates.

You should provide any POI mentioned in list of documents, with same address mentioned in your Aadhaar.

Aadhaar centers for enrolment >18 years of age, can be located on UIDAI portal at Bhuvan Aadhaar link. 

You should refer “list of supporting documents” as attached at uidai.gov.in portal in my Aadhaar tab. At least you should have birth certificate if age is below 5 years and any POI and POA document prescribed in supporting document list for age >5 years. You can go at any of Aadhaar enrolment center near you or you can visit uidai.gov.in portal to know nearest Aadhaar center in your nearby.

To apply for Aadhaar, visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra with valid identity and address proof. Biometric details will be captured, and you will receive your Aadhaar number after verification.

 In case of difficulty in capturing proper fingerprints of the individual due to old age. The enrolment operator should use force capture tab available in the enrolment software. During force capture; software will capture the fingerprints 4 (four) times of the individual. The operator will also visually check the image for quality and in case there are problems should retry force capture again.

Yes, Enrolment/Update request may go to other authorities(state) for verification.

No, Aadhaar issued to Resident Foreign National will be valid till:
1. Validity of VISA/Passport.
2. In case of OCI card holder and Nationals of Nepal and Bhutan validity will be 10 years from the date of enrolment.

Resident Foreign National seeking enrolment to visit designated Aadhaar enrolment centre and submit a request in requisite enrolment form alongwith valid supporting documents.

The enrolment operator shall capture the following information during the course of enrolment:

Residential Status : (resided in India for 182 days or more in 12 months immediately preceding enrolment application)
Mandatory Demographic information: (Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Indian Address and email)
Optional demographic information: (mobile number)
Biometric Information: (Photo, Finger Prints and both Iris)

Type of documents presented: [valid foreign passport and valid Indian VISA/Valid OCI card / Valid LTV is mandatory as Proof of Identity (PoI)] (Passport of Nepal/Bhutan for nationals of Nepal/Bhutan. In case passport is not available, following two documents to be submitted:
(1) Valid Nepalese/ Bhutanese Citizenship Certificate (2) Limited validity Photo Identity Certificate issued by Nepalese Mission / Royal Bhutanese Mission in India for stay of more than 182 days.
And Proof of Address (PoA) as specified in the list of valid supporting documents.
The details submitted through enrolment can be confirmed with the concerned authorities during processing of enrolment.

Yes, resident foreign nationals who resided in India for 182 days or more in 12 months immediately preceding enrolment application can enrol for Aadhaar by submitting demographic details (supported by valid documents) and biometrics details. Resident Foreign National to apply in a requisite form for enrolment. Link for enrolment and update forms - Enrolment & Update Forms

The list of valid supporting documents for enrolment and update is available at List of Supporting Document