New Aadhaar Rules for Overseas Citizens of India

The applicants will now have to do certain things, new requirements in order to get their Aadhaar, India's unique identifying number. The matter is going to touch the lives of both non-resident Indians (NRIs) and overseas citizens of India (OCIs). Now, anyone above 18 years of age who wishes to register for Aadhaar needs to prove that he or she has spent at least 182 days in India during the previous one year.

New Aadhaar Rules in India

• Requires proof of 182 days of residency in India for Aadhaar enrollment.
• Applicable to OCIs, foreign nationals, and other applicants.
• Aims to prevent fraudulent Aadhaar applications.
• Revenue officials handle residency verification, causing delays or rejections.
• Thousands of Aadhaar applications rejected, especially in Bengaluru.
• Backlog caused by inability to provide necessary documents or prove long-term residency.
• OCIs and NRIs face challenges due to document discrepancies.