All You Need to Know About NRI’s PAN Card

 

As per the Income Tax Department, the PAN application procedure has become simple and easy to make sure NRIs do not have to get through the time-consuming process to apply it. There is a specific form namely Form 49AA to be filled by the NRIs to start with the procedure. To reduce the manual work, the process of applying PAN Card has become by replacing paperwork with an efficient online procedure. Instructions are listed in the PAN application form regarding the necessary documents to be attached with the form. Submitting the relevant documents for verification like photographs, passport copy, citizenship identification number, or copy of PIO card and making the payment can be done without any hassle. NRI applicants should be careful while filling the form to eradicate the chances of overwriting or any major error which may lead to delay in the documentation process ahead. Within five working days, applicants can expect the issuance of PAN number and the physical copy of the new PAN Card is dispatched to the applicant’s provided address within 2 weeks. NRIs can directly connect with the Income Tax Department in case of any concern. The status of their application can be tracked using the acknowledged code issued to the applicant post payment. 

 

The processing fee for obtaining a PAN number for NRI is to be paid during the submission of a new PAN application or application for any correction required in the existing PAN Card. The charges for this procedure may vary based upon the provided address of the applicant. Also, the charges may differ according to the requirement of the PAN Card, whether it is a physical copy or an e-PAN Card. The process of PAN card for NRI accepts payment only through debit cards, credit cards, net banking, and demand drafts. Payment made through cash is generally evaded.