PAN Card for NRI

Along with the PAN application form, an NRI needs to furnish a copy of passport as proof of identity. He also needs to submit any one of the following documents as proof of address:

• Copy of passport
• Copy of the bank account statement in the country of residence

Copy of NRE bank account statement (showing a minimum of two transactions in the last 6 months period and duly attested by Indian Embassy/Consular office/high commission or Apostille or by the manager of the bank in which the account is held. The applicant can also be a joint holder).

Here are a few simple steps that an NRI needs to follow to apply for a PAN card:

• People who hold Indian citizenship and settled abroad should use the Form 49A available for Indian citizens. Whereas NRIs who hold foreign citizenship, such as OCI holders or people of Indian origin who possess foreign citizenship or foreigners who are not of Indian origin are required to fill Form 49AA.
• Application for PAN card for NRIs can be made both online and offline.
• To apply online you can visit the official website of TIN-Protean eGov Technologies Limited (formerly NSDL) or UTIITSL. For offline applications, you can fill and submit the duly filled application form along with relevant documents and prescribed application fee at the nearest UTIITSL or Protean (formerly NSDL eGov) PAN application enter.

To know the complete NRI PAN Card online and offline application process, click here

• A fee of Rs. 107 if the applicant’s communication address is within India and Rs. 1,01 7 in case the communication/delivery address is outside India needs to be paid if physical PAN card is required. However, these charges are applicable when you apply for PAN by visiting a PAN center or when you apply online but submit the PAN documents physically. To know the PAN card fees and charges under various circumstances, click here.

Post payment, the status of your application can be easily tracked using your acknowledgement number generated.

If the communication address provided is within India, you need to pay :

• Processing fees of Rs. 107 (including taxes)
• Payment can be made by mode of debit card, credit card, DD or net banking

If the communication address provided is of a foreign country, then the payment is required to be made only by debit/credit card or DD. If you pay using demand draft, then it  is required to be drawn in favour of  Protean eGov Technologies Limited-PAN’ payable at Mumbai/UTIITSL. Currently, foreign credit cards are not accepted to make the payments.

• An amount of Rs. 1,017 (inclusive of taxes) is to be paid which comprises of PAN application fees, tax and postage.
• Presently, this service is available for only 105 countries whose list is available on the official NSDL website https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pan/Country.html.

Sending the Form, Supporting Documents and Demand Draft to Protean/UTIITSL

• Mention ‘APPLICATION FOR PAN-N-Acknowledgement Number’ on the mailing envelope of the application form and send the application to-

Protean eGov Technologies Limited TIN Head Office

Times Tower, 1st Floor, Kamala Mills Compound,

Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, PIN – 400013.

• Alternatively, in case you are applying through UTIITSL you can send the completed application form to the nearest UTIITSL centre. To locate the nearest UTIITSL centre, click here

Once the application is successfully processed, PAN will be generated and sent to the applicant’s residential address.

Do’s

• If you applying offline, ensure that you fill the application form only in black ink. Also, make sure to add any details in clear block letters
• Signatures shall be done in the provided box only and not across the photograph.
• Ensure that you provide the correct AO code
• Provide the correct proof of identity and address
• Ensure that the details mentioned on POI and POA match with the details provided in the application
• If the person applying for PAN is a minor, then POA and POI have to be deposited by his/her representative.

Dont’s

• It is advisable not to overwrite or to make corrections in the given application.
• Photograph should not be stapled or pinned to the application. Instead, it should be attached by sticking it with proper adhesive.
• While signing the application, do not write date or place underneath your signature
• Do not state husband’s name in the father’s name column
• Moreover, avoid applying for PAN card if you already have one

Q. Is the fee charged for an NRI PAN card different than that charged for PAN card for Indian residents?

Ans. No, the PAN card application, correction and reprint charges are the same for Indian residents and NRIs. However, the fee charged may vary depending upon whether you apply for a PAN card online or offline, mode of document submission and communication address. To know, the complete PAN card fees and charges, click here.

Q. How NRIs check the status of their PAN Card application?

Ans. To track the status of your Pan online, visit https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pantan/StatusTrack.html or http://www.trackpan.utiitsl.com/PANONLINE/#forward

Q. How long does it take to get PAN card for NRIs?

Ans. It usually takes about 15-20 working days to get an NRI PAN card, provided the documents and application are correct in all aspects.

Q. Is there any distinguishing factor to detect if a PAN card is for NRIs or resident Indians?

Ans. No, one cannot detect from the PAN card if it belongs to a resident Indian or an NRI.

Q. Can I opt for only e-PAN card if I am an NRI?
Ans. Yes, both resident Indians and NRIs can opt for e-PAN only. This has to be mentioned at the time of filling the PAN card form.

Q. Can I get my existing PAN online if I am an NRI?

Ans. You can fetch your PAN card online in the DigiLocker app. However, you will be able to get it issued only if you have a valid Aadhaar card.