Can one travel with xerox copy of photo iD [duplicate]

My mother in law forgot her original PAN Card. She has a photocopy of the same. Can she fly in domestic airline with this Photocopy of PAN Card? She has her flight tomorrow i.e. on 5 April from Ahmedabad to Pune. She is from Jalgaon.

Best Answer

Absolutely not. No airline will accept a photocopy of an ID since it'd be trivial to counterfeit one. And these days just about every airline wants to know who flies with them for two reasons: a) avoid people with some evil intent b) allow identifying victims of a crash.

Air India on the topic:

For domestic travel within India, valid photo identification, namely, a passport, Income Tax PAN Card, Voter’s ID or Driving license is mandatory.

A copy is not valid.

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Can we show soft copy of ID proof at airport in India?

Yes, you can travel with the soft copies as ids. According to a circular issued by aviation security agency BCAS. Mobile Aadhaar, or Aadhaar card in digital form using mobile app mAadhaar, can now be used as an identity proof to enter airports.

Is Original documents required at airport?

Originally Answered: Is it mandatory of original ID card to get into airport? Yes. It is actually mandatory to carry your original ID card when you enter the airport. Sometimes if you are lucky the security personnel lets you get in by showing a photocopy of the ID.

Is Aadhaar card mandatory for flight travel?

Valid driving license. Aadhar or m-Aadhar card. For children, school identification cards or other photo identification proof. PAN card issued by Income Tax Department.

What ID is required for domestic flights in India?

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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