Aadhaar is a unique 12 digit identification number issued by Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).
The Aadhaar card contains biometric and demographic details of an individual. The interlinking of Aadhaar with passport issuance process became a reality last year will help individuals get their passport sooner.
Individuals applying for passport can postpone the police verification step in the application process by submitting their Aadhaar card.
The Ministry of External Affairs is using Aadhaar card for identification of the passport applicant on the National Crime Records Bureau for verification of the applicant's criminal record.
The passport application process consists of a long police verification step which will be skipped in this case until the passport is issued.
The applicant will get the passport in 10 days only on the condition that the applicant gets the police verification once they receive the passport.
Given below is the procedure to be followed in order to avail passport using Aadhaar card in just 10 days:
There is no age limit for using Aadhaar Card as identity proof for passport application, it can be used by applicants of all ages.
No, you can submit a self-attested photocopy of your Aadhaar Card along with other documents.
Yes, the digitally signed e-Aadhaar Card is acceptable for passport application.
It may take up to 10 working days to receive the passport. However, police verification must be completed as well.
Yes, you can apply for a passport online through the Passport Seva website using your Aadhaar Card.
It is recommended the addresses match, but if they don't, you can provide additional address proof.
During the online passport application process, there will be an option to provide your Aadhaar Card details.
No, it is not mandatory to submit the Aadhaar Card to apply for a passport.
Along with Aadhaar Card, you'll need additional documents like birth certificate, proof of address, and passport-size photographs.
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