The answer is yes. One NRI (whether minor or adult) with a valid Indian passport can apply for Aadhaar from any Aadhaar center.
according to UIDAI Aadhaar Myth Buster FAQ, “Yes, NRIs are also eligible to enroll for Aadhaar. Indian passport is a mandatory proof of identity for NRIs to enroll in Aadhaar.
As far as using Aadhaar is concerned, if the respective service providers such as banks, telecom service providers or the Income Tax Department have regulations that mandate Aadhaar-based verification for their users, then NRIs will also be required to follow the specified rules. will need to be followed. NRIs may approach their service provider for the necessary procedure for such verification.
Some important FAQs on Aadhaar Myth Busters are given below
1. UIDAI holds all my data including biometrics, bank account, PAN etc. Will it track my activities?
Absolutely false. The UIDAI database contains only minimal information that you provide at the time of enrollment or update. This includes your name, address, gender, date of birth, ten fingerprints, two iris scans, face photograph, mobile number (optional) and email ID (optional).
Rest assured, UIDAI does not hold your information regarding bank accounts, shares, mutual funds, financial and asset details, health records, family, caste, religion, education etc and will never have this information in its database.
In fact, Section 32(3) of the Aadhaar Act 2016 specifically prohibits UIDAI from controlling, collecting, possessing or maintaining any information, either by itself or through any entity, for the purpose of authentication. Aadhaar is an identifier, not a profiling tool.
2. But when I link my bank account, shares, mutual funds and my mobile phone with Aadhaar, will UIDAI not get this information?
No way. When you give Aadhaar number to your banks, mutual fund companies, mobile phone companies, they only send your Aadhaar number, your biometrics (given at the time of authentication) and your name etc. to UIDAI for verification of your identity. They do not send your bank account details to UIDAI.
As far as UIDAI is concerned, it responds to such verification requests either ‘yes’ or ‘no’.
In some cases, if the verification answer is ‘yes’, your basic KYC details (name, address, photo etc.) available with UIDAI are sent to the service provider. UIDAI never receives or collects your bank, investment, insurance etc details.
3. Can someone hack my bank account if they get to know my Aadhaar number?
Absolutely false. Just like knowing your ATM card number one cannot withdraw money from ATM machine; Knowing only your Aadhar number no one can hack your bank account and withdraw money.
Your bank account is safe if you do not participate with your PIN/OTP provided by banks.
Rest assured, there has not been a single case of financial loss due to Aadhaar. Aadhaar number alone cannot be used for banking or any other service.
4. Is it mandatory to link my bank account with Aadhaar?
As per the Prevention of Money Laundering (Maintenance of Records) Third Amendment Rules, 2019, if you wish to receive any benefit or subsidy under any scheme notified under section 7 of Aadhaar (Financial and other subsidies, targeted delivery of benefits and services) ) ) Act, 2016 (18 of 2016), it is mandatory for the banking service provider to submit the Aadhaar number.
For other banking services, Aadhaar is the preferred KYC document. However, if you do not wish to submit Aadhaar, you can use any other officially valid documents prescribed by the Reserve bank of india, Remember, linking your bank account with Aadhaar is optional in this case.
5. Is Aadhaar mandatory for getting a mobile SIM?
No. As per the amendments to the Telegraph Act, 1885, telecom users can use their Aadhaar numbers as KYC documents along with authentication on a voluntary basis for getting a new mobile connection.
Also, for the safety and security of your country, it is advisable to verify the identity of all mobile customers using an identifier like Aadhaar.
It has been found that most of the criminals and terrorists issue SIM cards in the name of fake and even real people without their knowledge and use them to commit fraud and crimes.
If the mobile number is verified and linked with Aadhaar, fraudsters, criminals, terrorists or money launderers using such disposable mobiles can be easily identified and punished as per law.
6. Can the mobile company store my biometrics captured at the time of SIM verification and later use it for other purposes?
No one, including mobile phone companies, can store or use your biometrics captured at the time of Aadhaar verification.
As soon as you place your finger on the fingerprint sensor, your biometrics are encrypted and this encrypted data is sent to UIDAI for verification.
Regulation 17(1)(a) of the Aadhaar (Authentication) Regulations 2016 strictly prohibits any requesting entity including mobile phone companies, banks etc., from storing, sharing or sharing fingerprints for any reason whatsoever. Cannot publish nor will it retain any. Copy of such fingerprints. Any violation of this provision is an offense punishable under the Aadhaar Act 2016.
7. Is Aadhaar mandatory for school admission?
Aadhaar is not mandatory for admission to school or for examinations conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Examination, National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Medical Admission or the University Grants Commission.
In case any educational institution/board insists only on Aadhaar as an identity document, you may refer to UIDAI’s press release – https://uidai.gov.in/images/news/press-release-06092018.pdf in this regard Or show up for complaint. concerned officer of the institution/board.