Acceptance of Aadhaar Letter as Proof of Identity and Proof of Residence for Passport application

                                                   Ministry of External Affairs
                                                             (CPV Division)
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Subject: Acceptance of Aadhaar Letter as Proof of Identity and Proof of Residence for Passport application
 

The Ministry of External Affairs has decided and accordingly advised all Passport Issuing Authorities to accept Aadhaar letter as Proof of Address and Photo identity in conjunction with any other prescribed documents for proof of address/identity for the purpose of passport application.

 

New Delhi
January 8, 2013