Uidai Update – Aadhaar Card Compulsory for These 5 Things, Check Full List

Aadhaar Card Rules 2026: 5 Places Where It Is Compulsory — Passport, Bank, PF, LPG & Child Aadhaar Explained.
Priyanka Singh

Aadhaar Card Rules: Today, the Aadhaar Card is one of the most important documents for us. An Aadhaar card is an identity card used for financial purposes. Not having an Aadhaar card stops many of us. Aadhaar cards are used for government purposes, school admissions, and college admissions. So let’s tell you where Aadhaar Card is used today.

To get a passport

If you want to get your passport as soon as possible, you can get your passport quickly with the help of your Aadhaar card. Aadhaar card has been made compulsory for issuing passports. An Aadhaar card must be shown as identification when obtaining a passport. You get your passport in just 10 days.

Bank account to be opened with Aadhaar
You can also open a new bank account with the help of an Aadhaar card. A bank account can be opened easily by providing the Aadhaar card number.

Basis for withdrawing money from the PF account
Verification will be done to withdraw money online from the PF account. In such a situation, it is very important to have an Aadhaar number linked to the PF account.

LPG subsidy essential
Aadhaar card is required to get a gas subsidy. For this, the Aadhaar card number should be linked to the bank account.

What is a baal aadhaar?

A child Aadhaar is issued for children under 5 years of age. It records the child’s name, photo, date of birth and gender. It is linked to the Aadhaar number of the mother or father. Young children can’t be fingerprinted or eye scanned, so a child’s basis is issued.

How do I apply online?

First, visit the UIDAI website. Go to the ‘My Aadhaar’ section and click on ‘Book an Appointment’. After that, enter your city and mobile number. Now complete the verification with the OTP, then choose the date and time for the nearest Aadhaar centre.

Advantages of Child Aadhaar

A child Aadhaar serves as proof of the child’s identity and address. This makes it very easy to avail government schemes and subsidies. It is also quite useful in school admissions, scholarships, health insurance and vaccinations.