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UIDAI announces new Aadhaar rules 2026 expanding documents simplifying kids and clarifying foreigner validity
Economy
Published on 12 May 2026
Aadhaar for children gets new simpler enrolment steps
UIDAI has issued updated Aadhaar enrolment and correction rules for 2026, widening the list of documents accepted for enrolment. The changes also simplify the process for children and other vulnerable groups, while making foreigner-related requirements clearer, including Aadhaar validity timelines for OCI, LTV, and other categories. The update is designed to modernize Aadhaar and improve accessibility.
- UIDAI expands the documents accepted for Aadhaar enrolment
- Enrolment rules for children and vulnerable groups are simplified
- Foreigners face clearer Aadhaar eligibility and validity rules
- The update aims to modernize Aadhaar and improve access
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