Authorised ID card for entry into airport

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My grand son studying 3rd Std is with us, with his parents away in Bangalore. He has an expired-passport and a school ID card. He has no Aadhaar card yet. For entry into airports, what proof should I carry for him? Will a School photo ID, or a notary or a certificate by (Central/State ) Gztd Officer serve the purpose?



Best Answer

This notification from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security says:

  1. There shall not be any requirement of identity proof in respect of Infant/Minor accompanied by their parents/guardian who is a bonafide passenger having a valid identity proof as listed above. However, an unaccompanied minor shall be required to produce a valid identity proof as listed above.

If you accompany the child, it looks like they won't need an ID card for entering the airport. It also says:

  1. In case of a passenger who for some valid reasons is not in a position to produce any of the above-listed photo identity proofs, the Identity Certificate issued by a Group' A' Gazetted Officer of the Central/State Government on his official letterhead with passenger's photograph duly attested will be valid for this purpose.

The list of acceptable identity proofs (given in item (2)) is:

  1. Passport;
  2. Voter Photo Identity card issued by Election Commission of India;
  3. Aadhaar or m-Aadhaar issued by Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI);
  4. PAN Card issued by Income Tax Department;
  5. Driving License issued by RTO;
  6. Service Photo Identity Card issued by State/Central Government, Public Sector Undertakings, local bodies or Public Limited Companies;
  7. Student Photo Identity Cards issued by Government Institutions/Government recognized Educational Institutions;
  8. Nationalized Bank Passbook with attested Photograph;
  9. Pension card / Pension documents having photograph of the passenger;
  10. Disability Photo ID Card/handicapped medical certificate issued by the respective State/UT Governments/Administrations



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What ID is used for travel?

You must present an acceptable ID, such as a valid passport, state-issued enhanced driver's license or U.S. military ID, to fly within the U.S. You will not be allowed to fly if your identity cannot be verified.

Is Aadhaar card valid at airport?

The Ministry of Civil Aviation, in Addendum to AVSEC Circular No. 15/2017 dated 27th October 2018, has directed that government documents/id proofs issued in the DigiLocker app such as Aadhaar, PAN and driving license shall be accepted as valid identity proof for entering the airport premises at the time of departure.

What ID proofs are accepted in Indian airport?

Passengers entering airport premises need to produce any one of the ten identity proofs listed by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) in its latest communication, which include passport, voter ID card, Aadhaar or m-Aadhaar, PAN card and driving licence.



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