How Can NRIs Apply for a PAN Card Online – Complete Guide

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  1. The Two Official Websites For Applying PAN Card
  2. The 10 Steps for NRI PAN Card Application
  3. How Much is the Fee for NRI PAN Application?
  4. What Documents are Needed for NRIs to Apply for PAN?
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As an NRI living abroad, taking care of certain financial aspects in India can be challenging, especially applying for a PAN card.  

Most NRIs find it hard to come back to India to do this process. However, one can apply for a PAN card online from anywhere around the globe.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the simple, step-by-step process of obtaining a PAN card online

Also Read: What Is The Best Way To Send Money To India For NRIs?

The Two Official Websites For Applying PAN Card

The Income Tax Department under the government of India has given the right to accept online PAN card applications to;

  1. UTI Infrastructure Technology and Services Limited (UTIITSL)
  2. Protean eGov Technologies Limited (Protean)

So, Be aware of online scams that claim to be authentic PAN service providers.

The 10 Steps for NRI PAN Card Application

The application process in both UTIITSL and Protean follows the same steps.

In this guide, we’ll be showing the online PAN card registration process for NRIs through Protean.

Protean eGov Technologies Limited is the current rebranded version of NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure.

1. Visit the Protean PAN Services webpage

On the left-hand side of the page, click the ‘Online PAN Services’ drop-down box and select the ‘Apply for PAN Online’ option.

Protean website showing the Tax Information Network of the Income Tax Department. The page highlights online PAN services with a left sidebar containing 'Apply for PAN online' and 'Apply for PAN online,' marked in red boxes.

2. Enter your PAN application details

Choose the application type as ‘New PAN- Indian Citizen (Form 49A)’ and specify the category as ‘Individual’. Then proceed to complete the remaining sections of the form accordingly.

Protean website's online PAN application page with option to choose application type and category. The online form also have space to enter applicant information.

3. Get your 10-digit PAN application token number

A dialogue box with your 10-digit token number shall pop up on the screen. Click the ‘Continue with PAN Application Form’ button. (You will also receive the token in your registered email. Later, you can log in conveniently with this token number and complete the form.)

The dialogue box of Protean displays a message thanking the user for using the online PAN application service, confirming the successful registration with Token Number 0154912407. It instructs the user to check their email for further steps and complete the application within 30 days using the provided token. A button labeled 'Continue with PAN Application Form' is displayed at the bottom.

4. Select how you want to submit documents and enter document details

As you enter Form 49A, select the mode of documentation, and PAN requirements in the ‘Personal Details’ section, and input Adhaar and parents’ details.

The main content area displays the progress tracker for the PAN application, indicating that the current step is 'Personal Details' out of five total steps. The user is prompted to choose how to submit their PAN application documents, with options to submit digitally through e-KYC & e-Sign (Paperless), submit scanned images through e-Sign, or forward application documents physically. Below this, instructions for each submission method are provided, along with an option to indicate whether a physical PAN card is required."

5. Add your contact & other details

Further, in the ‘Contact & Other Details’ section add your income details, address, and contact information.

6. Fill up the “AO Code” section

Next, in the ‘AO code’ section, enter your area code, AO type, range code, and AO number. (If you are unaware of your AO code, you shall be provided help within the form.)

AO refers to "Assessing Office". It is to identify the relevant tax jurisdiction of a person.
For NRIs, this link will help in identifying their AO - International Taxation AO Code search for PAN

7. Upload proof of identity, address, and date of birth

Move on to the ‘Document Details’ section and enter appropriate document details, photo, signature, and complete declaration.

Protean website showing the 'Document Details' step of the online PAN application process. The user is prompted to submit documents as Proof of Identity (POI), Proof of Address (POA), and Proof of Date of Birth (DOB), with dropdown menus for each document type. Below this, there is a 'Declaration' section where the applicant's name, capacity, place, and date need to be filled in, affirming the accuracy of the provided information.

8. Complete the payment

Accept the terms and conditions and initiate payment. As soon as the payment is complete, the transaction status changes to ‘Successful’.

'Mode of payment' options for the PAN application, including 'Demand Draft,' 'Online payment through PAYTM,' and 'Online payment through Bill Desk,' with icons for various payment methods like Visa, RuPay, and Net Banking. Below this, 'Payment Charges Information' states that payments made by debit card, credit card, or net banking are irreversible and governed by the terms and conditions of the issuing bank.

9. Re-confirm PAN application details

Authorize your PAN application by checking information, accepting terms and conditions, and entering the OTP. By completing this step your PAN application is authorized and completed.

Authorization form where the applicant authorizes NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited to use their Aadhaar or Virtual ID details for e-signing the PAN application. The form includes fields for the applicant to enter their VID/Aadhaar number and a 'Send OTP' button for authentication.

10. Get your PAN card

Your PAN card shall reach you within 15-20 days at the registered mail ID or residence/office address as requested.

e-PAN card
Visit Protean for PAN Application

How Much is the Fee for NRI PAN Application?

Fees for Physical PAN Card

Delivery LocationFees(Inclusive of Applicable Taxes) (in ₹)

Delivery of physical PAN Card in India 
101

Delivery of physical PAN Card outside India
1011

Fees for Digital PAN Card

Mode of DeliveryFees(Inclusive of Applicable Taxes) (in ₹)

Delivery of e-PAN Card to the registered e-mail ID
66

What Documents are Needed for NRIs to Apply for PAN?

Any one of the following documents must be uploaded as proof of your identity, address, and date of birth;

  1. Adhaar card
  2. Passport
  3. Voter’s ID
  4. Driving license

A PAN card is essential for various financial activities in India. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can conveniently apply for a PAN card from anywhere in the world.

Also Read: PAN Aadhar Not Linked: Can You Do Any Forex Transaction?

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