How to Apply Pan Card for NRI?

AM Posted by: Ankit mangal
• 12 June, 2025
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As an NRI, you can apply for a PAN card via the NSDL website. Make sure that you have a valid reason to apply for a PAN card, such as that you are earning income from India via investments, property ownership, business profits, etc.
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  • Aisha Khanna 08 June, 2026

    I applied for my PAN card from Canada because I needed it for purchasing property in India. The online application took less than 30 minutes, but document verification took some time. I would recommend checking the latest document requirements before applying because they can change periodically.

  • Simran Luthra 06 June, 2026

    One thing that helped me was keeping scanned copies of all documents ready before starting the application. I used my foreign passport as identity proof and my utility bill as address proof. The application was processed without any issues, and I was able to track everything using the acknowledgement number.

  • Pankaj Mathur 02 June, 2026

    If you're an NRI with investments or property in India, having a PAN card is very useful. I applied through the online portal while living in Dubai. Make sure the name on your PAN application matches exactly with your passport, as even a small mismatch can cause delays during verification.

  • Shilpa Kapoor 20 June, 2025

    Visit the official website, choose the "NRI status" option, fill out the details, upload the documents, pay the fee, and you are good to go. This simple-looking procedure might turn very hectic if you don't have the correct preparation. Try to gather every document prior to filling out the application form. Cross-verify every detail to avoid any issues with the further steps. In case you face any kind of challenges, consider contacting the customer help service of NSDL or UTIITSL to get assistance.

    • PB
      Palak Bafna 23 July, 2025

      To apply Indian PAN card for NRIs, you need to follow the given steps below

       

      Step 1: Go to the official Proteam PAN portal.

      Step 2: Select the Form 49AA, which is for foreign nationals 

      Step 3: Choose your PAN application type as "New PAN Foreign Citizen (Form 49AA). 

      Step 4: Fill out the details in the online application form, like name, date of birth, Indian address, and foreign address. 

      Step 5: Upload all the supporting documents for the PAN card application for NRIs. 

      Step 6: You need to pay the required fees for the PAN application. 

      Step 7: After the payment, you will get a 15-digit acknowledgement number, which you can use to track the PAN application status.

      Step 8: You can download your e-PAN, sent to your registered email. and wait for the PAN card processing.

  • Neha Patel 19 June, 2025

    I am an NRI, and I was struggling a lot with understanding the process of applying for a PAN card. It looked easy, but trust me, it wasn't. I asked my friend about the same, and that is when he suggested me to get assistance from Visament. I was skeptical at first to share my details online with someone, but I trusted them, and the process, which seemed so stressful, got completed by them like a breeze. I received my PAN card delivered at home without any struggle. The price that they charged for this was also quite reasonable for the quality of service they provided me with.

    • VD
      Vipul Dulani 31 July, 2025

      Here are some of the points that I have remembered while applying for an NRI PAN card. 

       

      • I have double-checked the information that I have filled in my PAN card application online. 
      • I made sure that all the documents, like photos and signatures, which I have uploaded, should be clear and accurate. 
      • Through the given acknowledgement number, I consistently checked the status of my PAN card application online. 
      • I have also got the e-visa with my physical PAN card, which is useful most of the time. 

       

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