PAN Card from Italy: How to Apply, Documents and Fees

If you live in Italy and need an Indian Permanent Account Number (PAN), the application process depends on your citizenship and whether you are applying for a new PAN or requesting a change to an existing one. Indian citizens living in Italy generally use Form 93 for a new individual PAN, while Italian citizens and other non-Indian citizens generally use Form 95 under the Income-tax Rules, 2026. Understanding the correct form, documentation, and submission requirements can help you avoid preventable application errors.

Who Can Apply for a PAN Card from Italy?

Eligible Indian citizens and foreign citizens living in Italy can apply for an Indian PAN when they meet the applicable requirements.

A PAN may be needed for certain Indian financial transactions, investments, property-related matters, or tax compliance. Whether you need one depends on the transaction and applicable rules.

Indian citizens and NRIs living in Italy

An Indian citizen residing in Italy for employment, education, business, or family reasons can apply for a PAN if they do not already have one. Non-Resident Indian (NRI) status does not create a separate PAN number or replace the standard citizenship-based application requirements.

For a new individual PAN application, an Indian citizen generally uses Form 93 under the Income-tax Rules, 2026.

OCI cardholders and Italian citizens

An OCI cardholder is a foreign citizen, not an Indian citizen. Therefore, an OCI cardholder living in Italy generally follows the non-citizen route when applying for a new PAN.

Italian citizens who need a PAN for an eligible Indian financial or tax-related purpose may also apply under the applicable foreign-citizen requirements. The prescribed documentation and foreign tax identification details must be checked before submitting the application.

For broader eligibility guidance, consult the relevant guide to PAN cards for NRIs.

How to Apply for an Indian PAN Card from Italy

Follow these steps to prepare and submit your application.

Through the NSDL Portal

1. Go to the official NSDL portal. 
2. Choose your application type as New PAN, and choose the PAN card application Form 49A for Indian citizens or NRIs, and Form 49AA for foreign nationals.
3. Now, you need to fill in all the details in your PAN card application securely and upload all the supporting documents for the PAN card application. 
4. Pay the required fees for the PAN card application in Italy. 
5. Now submit the PAN card application safely and wait for the processing of your PAN card. 

Through the UTIITSL website

1. Visit the official website of UTIITSL. 
2. Then, you need to click on the Apply for PAN' option. 
3. Now, choose the PAN card application form 49A for Indian citizens and NRIs, and form 49AA for foreign nationals. 
4. Fill out the PAN card application with all the correct information, such as personal details, contact details, parents' details, and address, in your PAN card application. 
5. After that, you will get a reference number, and then you need to submit your PAN card application form. 
6. Upload all the supporting documents for the PAN card application from Italy. 
7. Then you need to pay the PAN card application fees so your application can be processed smoothly. 
8. Click the submit button and wait for your PAN card to be processed. 

Documents Required for a PAN Card from Italy

The documents required depend on your citizenship and the application form. Before submitting an application, check the official instructions for acceptable identity proof, address proof, date-of-birth evidence, and any applicable certification or attestation requirements.

Documents for Indian citizens living in Italy

Prepare the documents specified for your applicant category. Depending on the applicable instructions, these may include:

• A valid Indian passport or other prescribed identity evidence.
• Acceptable proof of date of birth.
• Proof of your current address, including overseas address evidence where permitted.
• Any additional declarations or supporting documents required by the selected application route.

Do not assume that every document is acceptable for every application. Confirm the permitted document combinations before uploading or sending copies.

Documents for Italian citizens and OCI cardholders

Non-Indian citizens applying through Form 95 must follow the foreign-citizen documentation requirements. The official instructions identify specified passport and OCI/PIO-related evidence, where applicable, among the prescribed identity-document options.

Applicants must also meet the relevant requirements for address and date-of-birth evidence. An OCI card alone should not be assumed to satisfy every document requirement.

Is an Italian tax identification number required?

Form 95 requires a Tax Identification Number (TIN) for individual non-citizen applicants under the prescribed instructions. Italy's codice fiscale is its tax identification code, but applicants should confirm how the current form instructions require the identifier to be entered and evidenced.

An Italian tax identifier does not automatically replace identity or address proof. Follow the latest instructions on the official PAN services portal and the selected authorized provider's website.

Can you use an Italian address?

An overseas address may be used where the relevant application instructions permit it, and the applicant provides acceptable supporting evidence. Check the form's address requirements and the provider's available communication and delivery options.

An Italian bank statement may be acceptable for specified address-proof purposes under the applicable instructions, but applicants should confirm the current conditions rather than assume every bank statement qualifies.

PAN Card Fees and Processing Time in Italy? 

The processing of the PAN card application is generally between 15-20 working days. However, it also depends on the number of applications received or the Application information and documents. 

If all the details and documents in your PAN card application are correct, you will receive your PAN card within the specified time. However, if there are any mistakes, it may be delayed. 

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Applicants can reduce avoidable delays by checking a few important details before submission.

• Choosing the wrong form: Select the form based on citizenship, not merely residence in Italy or NRI status.
• Providing unsuitable documents: Confirm that the submitted identity, address, and date-of-birth evidence meets the current requirements.
• Entering inconsistent details: Check spelling, passport information, date of birth, and other personal particulars before submitting.
• Confusing the codice fiscale with complete supporting evidence: A foreign TIN does not automatically establish identity or address.
• Using an outdated application route: Refer to current instructions for Forms 93 and 95 rather than relying on older guidance.
• Applying for a second PAN: If you already have a PAN, use the relevant correction or reprint service instead.

For an existing PAN, review the applicable correction or reprint instructions before submitting a new request.

Conclusion

Applying for a PAN card from Italy starts with selecting the correct form for your citizenship category. Indian citizens generally use Form 93 for a new individual PAN, while Italian citizens and other non-Indian citizens generally use Form 95. Before submitting your application, verify the latest documentation, TIN, payment, and delivery requirements through official PAN service channels.

If you need help preparing your application, Visament can assist with reviewing your details and supporting documents, subject to service availability for applicants in Italy. Always verify the official requirements before proceeding.