Can OCI Holder Have PAN Card?

YK Posted by: Yash Khater
• 04 July, 2025
4 Reply

Yes, OCI cardholders need to have a PAN card, which is mandatory for them to carry out their financial transactions and file ITRs. It is a 10-digit code, which is generally known as a PAN number.

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  • Devansh Kapoor 10 July, 2025

    OCI can have a PAN card in India. Here is a simple application for the PAN application for NRIs. They need to fill out the application form 49AA, then need to fill in all the personal information and upload all the correct documents for the PAN card application. After paying the fees for the PAN card application, you would get the acknowledgment number, which you can use to track your PAN card application.

  • Ankit mangal 09 July, 2025

    Overseas Citizens of India can have a PAN card in India. It is used in various ways, like filing ITRs, if an OCI cardholder is getting income from India, if it has a business, holding shares, or have any investments. To get a PAN card for an OCI cardholder, they need to submit some valid documents like a passport, an OCI card, and address proof.

  • Aastha sankhla 07 July, 2025

    Yes, OCI cardholders need to have a PAN card if they have any income earned from India,  investments, securities deposits, mutual funds, any residential or commercial property, shares, or business in India.

  • Rupal Yadav 06 July, 2025

    OCI needs to have a PAN card for smoothly running their business or investments and to file an ITR. It is an important document that an OCI card should get it helps in smooth investing, banking, and financial transactions.

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