Can OCI get Aadhaar card

Yes, an OCI card-holder can apply for an Aadhaar card — but only if you have spent at least 182 days in India in the 12 months immediately before applying and you have an Indian address.

Why that matters
Being eligible means you will have a 12-digit identity number which makes many things easier — like opening a bank account or doing KYC. But if you live mostly outside India and don’t meet the stay rule, you’ll likely not qualify.

Steps for OCI to apply
Here’s a quick bullet list:

• Check you have been in India ≥ 182 days in the preceding 12 months.
   
• Gather documents: your valid OCI card + foreign passport + proof of Indian address.
   
• Visit your nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Centre (Aadhaar Kendra) in India.
   
• Fill the correct form (for OCI adults it is often Form 7) and submit biometrics.
   
• Keep the acknowledgement slip and track your enrolment.

Here’s an example:
Raj is a US citizen with an OCI card. He came and stayed in India for 200 days last year, living at his cousin’s house in Mumbai. He has his OCI card, foreign passport and a rental agreement for his Indian address. Raj visits the Aadhaar Kendra, fills Form 7, gives his fingerprints and iris scan. A few weeks later he receives his Aadhaar enrolment ID and goes online to check status. Because he met the stay rule, his application is accepted.

What if you don’t meet 182 days?
If you stayed only, say, 100 days, you will likely be rejected because you don’t qualify as a “resident” under the Aadhaar Act. The good news: you can wait until you reach the stay period and then apply.