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Aadhaar Update: How Can a Foreign Citizen Change Aadhaar to Resident Indian Status? Know here 

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Aadhaar Update: Foreign nationals residing in India who were previously issued an incorrect Aadhaar number as Indian residents can now update their Aadhaar status. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) will permit them to convert their Aadhaar number to a Foreign National Aadhaar number. This change will rectify details concerning citizenship and residency. This procedure is mainly for legal compliance and official verification.

Who needs to change their Aadhaar status?

This process is relevant for foreign nationals who:

– Were mistakenly registered as Indian residents in Aadhaar

– Have since obtained foreign citizenship

– Whose nationality details were not updated during Aadhaar registration

Documents needed for Aadhaar update/conversion

To update Aadhaar to reflect Foreign National status, applicants must visit the Aadhaar Seva Kendra or an authorized enrollment center and present the following original documents:

– Foreign Passport

– Valid Visa (Long-Term, Employment, Student, etc.)

– FRRO/FRO Registration Certificate (if applicable)

– Residential address in India (if currently residing in India)

Step-by-Step Process to Change Aadhaar Status

1. Go to the nearest Aadhaar Enrollment/Update Centre

2. Complete the Aadhaar Demographic Update Form

3. Choose the option for Nationality/Citizenship Update

4. Submit the necessary documents for verification

5. Provide biometric authentication if needed

6. Keep the acknowledgement slip to monitor the update status

Keep these important points in mind

Aadhaar issued to foreign nationals does not grant any rights to Indian citizenship or permanent residency.

Aadhaar serves as an identification number only for individuals who have lived in India for a minimum of 182 days in the past 12 months.

The validity of Aadhaar is tied to the visa status.

Foreign nationals should ensure their Aadhaar is updated promptly to prevent any discrepancies in official records.

Accurate Aadhaar information facilitates service usage and guarantees adherence to regulations.

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