1. Documents Required to Apply for NRI PAN Card
NRI applicants are required to submit the following documents when applying for a PAN card:
2. Procedure for NRIs to Apply for a PAN
The Income Tax Department has simplified and streamlined the entire PAN application process, ensuring that an eligible NRI doesn’t have to spend his/her valuable time running after it. A NRI can follow a few simple steps to apply for a PAN.
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An applicant can log on to the official website of TIN-NSDL or UTIITSL to start the application process
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Since a NRI is an Indian citizen he/she should use Form 49A, providing the necessary information required in the form
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The form should be submitted along with the necessary documents (photographs, proof of address, ID proof and proof of age)
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A fee equivalent to Rs 107 (if the communication address is within India) or Rs 989 (if the communication/delivery address is outside India) should be paid
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Post payment, an acknowledgement number will be generated which can be used to track the status of a particular application
3. How to Apply for NRI PAN Card Online
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Visit the TIN NDSL website and select the “Online PAN Application” tab on the homepage.
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Select Form 49A, which is the form for Indian citizens from the two options provided.
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A page with instructions will open. Read the instructions carefully.
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At the bottom of the page, select the type of applicant from the drop down menu.
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An online form will open in anew tab. fill in the relevant details, taking care to follow the instructions on filling the form.
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On filling the form, an option to review the information will be provided.
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Upload the documents if the facility applies to you (if you have a DSC signature).
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After reviewing the information, click on “Submit”.
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A payment gateway will open, through which you can pay the processing fee by credit card.
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You can also choose to pay by cheque/DD from an Indian bank.
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