NRI Voter ID Card – Apply, Correction & Download Guide
✅ Who is an NRI Voter?
An Overseas Elector (NRI voter) is:
An Indian citizen living outside India (NRIs)
Who has not acquired citizenship of another country
Is 18 years or older on the qualifying date (Jan 1 of the year)
Can apply for inclusion in the electoral roll under Form 6A
📝 Step-by-Step Process to Apply for Voter ID as an NRI:
1. Visit the NVSP Portal
2. Click on “Login/Register”
Create an account using your email/phone number and OTP
3. Select Form 6A (Registration for Overseas Voter)
4. Fill in Your Details:
Name, gender, date of birth
Place of birth and Indian address
Passport number and visa/residency details
5. Upload Documents:
Scanned passport (first and last page) (must show address)
Self-attested declaration with photo
6. Submit the Application
A Booth Level Officer (BLO) will verify details and documents
Application status can be tracked on the NVSP portal
✏️ NRI Voter ID Card Correction (Form 8):
Steps:
Visit: https://www.nvsp.in
Log in and select Form 8 – Correction of Entries
Update the necessary information (e.g. name, photo, address)
Upload supporting documents
Submit and wait for approval
📥 How to Download NRI Voter ID Card (Digital e-EPIC):
Once approved, you can download your e-EPIC:
1. Go to https://www.nvsp.in
2. Click on “Download e-EPIC”
3. Log in with your EPIC number or Form Reference Number
4. Download the PDF version of your digital Voter ID
📃 Required Documents for NRI Voter ID:
| 🔹 Document | 📝 Details |
|---|---|
| ✅ Valid Indian Passport | Must contain Indian address |
| ✅ Recent Passport Size Photo | Clear and recent |
| ✅ Visa/Residence Proof | From country of residence |
| ✅ Declaration | Self-attested statement of non-residency |
🎁 Benefits of NRI Voter ID:
✅ Right to participate in Indian democratic process
✅ No need to travel to India for application
✅ Can vote in person if present in India on polling day
✅ e-EPIC card can be used digitally as ID proof
✅ Recognition as a legitimate overseas Indian voter
FAQs – NRI Voter ID (Overseas Voter Form 6A)
❓1. Who is eligible to apply for an NRI Voter ID?
Answer:
Any Indian citizen living abroad (Non-Resident Indian) who:
Is 18 years or older
Holds a valid Indian passport
Has not acquired citizenship of another country
can apply for NRI voter registration using Form 6A.
❓2. What is Form 6A?
Answer:
Form 6A is the official application form for NRIs to register as overseas electors in the electoral roll of their home constituency in India.
❓3. Where can I apply for NRI Voter ID online?
Answer:
Visit the official NVSP Portal:
🔗 https://www.nvsp.in
❓4. What documents are required to apply?
Answer:
Scanned copy of valid Indian passport (with address)
Passport-size photograph
Proof of overseas residence (visa/residence permit)
Declaration of non-residency
❓5. Can NRIs vote online or by post?
Answer:
No, currently NRIs must be physically present in their constituency in India on the day of polling to cast their vote.
❓6. How can I correct errors in my NRI voter card?
Answer:
Log in to NVSP, and submit Form 8 to request corrections (e.g., name, photo, date of birth, address, etc.).
❓7. How do I check the status of my NRI Voter ID application?
Answer:
After applying, you can track the status under “Track Application Status” on nvsp.in using your reference number.
❓8. How can I download my voter ID digitally?
Answer:
Use the e-EPIC download service on NVSP after your application is approved. You’ll need your EPIC number.
❓9. Can I apply for a voter card if I have dual citizenship?
Answer:
No. Indian law does not allow dual citizenship. Only Indian citizens can apply for a voter ID.