FAQS
About PAN Card
What is an NRI?
Now, there are many circumstances why you could be considered an NRI. But in the end, it comes down to a simple and basic principle. Are you an Indian citizen who spent more than 182 days outside the borders of India within a specific tax year or not? If so, you are an NRI for that tax year. And you should definitely consider the importance of getting a PAN card.
Who should apply for PAN Card?
- Can minors also apply for a PAN card?
According to section 160 of IT Act, 1961 a non-resident, minor, lunatic, idiot, and the court of wards and such other persons may be represented through a Representative Assessee. For such cases, an application for PAN will be made by Representative Assessee.
Foreign citizens can apply for a PAN Card?
Foreign citizens can apply for PAN card online as service centers are only available in India. They can use their credit cards to pay their fees online, but only if they have Indian based credit cards.
What is form 49A?
How to apply for change or correction in PAN Card?
- Proof of PAN Card
- Identity proof
- Address proof
- Date of birth Proof
- Proof in support of changes required
The Applicant needs to fill the online application form known as Composite Service Form and make payment online. After that, you need to download the prefilled application and affix photos and sign them. Lastly, the signed document and all supporting documents need to be sent by post or courier to the address provided.
It all shows that the Income Tax Department introduced a national, permanent and unique card which will help to monitor all financial transactions of taxpayers and high net worth individuals.
Can a person have more than one NRI PAN Card?
Application Process
How long does it take to get a PAN card?
How much time does it take to get PAN Number allotted for an NRI?
- Just to avoid any errors in the application form, applicants may have to send supporting documents online with proof of ID and address. It is done for preliminary validation purposes.
- After the documents are in an arranged order, the applicant will be requested to print the application form, paste photo, sign the document and send this paperwork by post to Chennai address. Where your application will be taken care of.
- For the applicant’s better experience, PAN status can be checked online with the help of the NSDL acknowledgment number / UTIITSL tracking coupon number that every applicant shall receive.
- Mostly, PAN Number is allotted and available online in 5 to 10 working days. But within two working days of allotment, an ePAN card is emailed to the applicants.
- PAN Card is printed on plastic and dispatched by registered post. It usually takes about two more weeks after allotment.
When to apply for a duplicate PAN card?
- Loss/Theft: People often carry their PAN cards in their wallets or pockets, it is possible to lose it when there is a theft of wallet or purse. It is the usual reason for multiple applications to the department in India.
- Misplaced: Most of the time, people leave their card somewhere and then just forget where they placed it.
- Damaged: If the card is damaged due to any reason, reprinting the existing PAN card is the only solution for that.
- Change in information: For any sort of changes in information such as signature, name of the father, date of birth, etc. We are left with only one solution, to change it and reprint the card with the correct information.
How to apply for a duplicate PAN card?
How to apply for a new NRI PAN Card?
The complete procedure to apply for a new NRI PAN Card
Following are the main steps to apply for a new NRI PAN Card
- You need to fill an online application form for a New NRI PAN Card
- There will be a need to make a payment online using a Credit or Debit card. It can also be done by using PayPal
- There will be an E-Validation done for your documents. For that purpose, you need to upload copies of the document from your dashboard.
- Lastly, enclose the self-attested proofs along with the application and send it.
What document is required as proof of identity in the case of individual applicants, including minors for new NRI PAN application using form 49A?
Following document is accepted as proof of identity:
- Passport
Following documents are accepted as proof of address:
- Passport
- Bank account statement in the country of residence
- Non-resident External bank account statement in India
Following documents are accepted as proof of date of birth:
- Affidavit sworn before a Magistrate stating the date of birth
- Birth Certificate
- Domicile Certificate issued by the Government
- Driving License
- Marriage Certificate issued by Registrar of Marriages
- Matriculation Certificate
- Passport
- Pension Payment Order
The new NRI PAN card will be delivered to the same address mentioned by the applicant on the application form.
Eligibility Criteria and Documents requirements for Foreign Citizens/ Entities
- Foreign citizens who intend to do any financial transaction in India must get a PAN card. A valid ID, address and proof of date of birth is required to submit a request.
Proof of Identity
- A passport/PIO card/OCI card is required
- Taxpayer Identification Number or Citizenship Identification Number attested by the Ministry of External Affairs or High Commission or Indian Embassy.
Proof of Address
- Passport/PIO/OCI is required
- Taxpayer Identification Number or Citizenship Identification Number attested by the Ministry of External Affairs or High Commission or Indian Embassy.
- Bank statement of accounts
- Certificates showing the residence status in India
For Foreigners:
- Foreigners can apply by submitting the below documents along with PAN Form 49AA.
- A photocopy of Registration certificate issued by the country where the entities are situated duly attested by the Ministry of External Affairs/High Commission/Indian Embassy.
- Copy of Registration Certificate obtained in India or approval obtained from Indian authorities to set up a branch office in India