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PAN CARD FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS AND NRI’S

PAN Card Application Checklist for Foreign Nationals & Persons of Indian Origin (PIO/OCI)

A Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a unique 10-digit alphanumeric identifier issued by the Income Tax Department of India. It is essential for various financial, banking, and tax-related activities in India—even for foreign nationals and persons of Indian origin with financial interests in India.

Who Needs a PAN Card?

  • Foreign nationals conducting business in India.

  • OCI/PIO cardholders with Indian income sources.

  • NRIs with property, investment, or tax obligations in India.

  • Individuals required to file an income tax return in India.

DOCUMENT CHECKLIST (As per Form 49AA for Foreign Citizens / OCIs / PIOs)

1. Proof of Identity (Any one of the following)

  • Valid Passport (mandatory for OCI/PIO applicants)

  • Person of Indian Origin (PIO) Card issued by Government of India

  • Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card issued by Government of India

  • National ID (with photo, duly attested)

  • Citizenship/Resident certificate issued by the Indian mission in the country of residence

2. Proof of Address (Any one of the following)

  • Passport (with overseas address)

  • Bank Account Statement in the country of residence

  • NRE Bank Statement in India (for NRIs)

  • Residence Permit issued by the Foreign Government

  • Utility Bill (Electricity, Water, Gas, etc. — not older than 3 months)

  • Employer Certificate

All non-Indian documents must be notarized.

3. Proof of Date of Birth (Mandatory for individuals)

  • Passport

  • Birth Certificate

  • Other government-issued document clearly indicating DOB

FORM TO BE FILLED- Will be done by us as part of the service

  • Form 49AA – Application form for foreign citizens (Downloadable from NSDL or UTIITSL)

APPLICATION FEES

Charges include PAN processing and courier charges. Subject to change based on service provider and country.

HOW TO APPLY

Online Application

  1. Visit NSDL e-Gov or UTIITSL Portal (We will do it as part of the process)

  2. Select Form 49AA for foreign citizens

  3. Fill the online form carefully

  4. Upload scanned copies of the required documents (PDF format, under 300 KB per file)

  5. Pay the applicable fee

  6. Submit the form

  7. Receive an acknowledgment number for tracking

Physical Submission

  • After online submission, print the acknowledgment.

  • Affix 2 recent passport-size photographs (in white background)

  • Sign across the photo and in the designated box

  • Courier to:

NSDL/UTIITSL PAN Processing Centre
(Full address will be available on acknowledgment receipt)

PROCESSING TIME

  • 15–30 days from the date of document receipt at processing center (varies based on attestation and courier delays).

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • PAN is issued only once in a lifetime. Multiple applications may lead to penalties.

  • If you already hold a PAN, do not apply again. Instead, use the correction/reprint service.

  • Apostille/Consular attestation is mandatory for documents issued outside India.

  • Providing incorrect information or forged documents may lead to legal action under Indian law.

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