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Identity proof, Address proof, and Date of birth proof are the required documents for a PAN card.

Yes, an Aadhaar card is enough as proof of identity to apply for a PAN card.

The fee for a PAN card application is Rs. 91 for an Indian communication address and Rs. 862 for a foreign communication address

One thousand rupees is required for a PAN Aadhaar link.

Yes, the Income Tax Department makes a provision to get a PAN card in 2 days.

Visit the official e-filing home page of the IT department, Click on the 'Instant E-PAN' option Click on the 'Check Status/Download PAN' button, and Enter your valid Aadhaar number and captcha code. These are the fastest ways to get a PAN card.

Yes, you can apply for a PAN card online through the official website of UTIITSL or by visiting the NDSL website.

People above 18 years old with a valid ID and proof of address are eligible for a PAN Card.

In emergencies like in life-or-death situations or when a passport is stolen or lost in the form of an emergency passport the US passport is valid for 1 year. Also to get this, you need to provide reliable evidence.

In the EU, the passport should be valid at least three months after the planned last day of the stay. However, in several EU countries, the passport validity is still for at least six months at the time of the departure.

If you have filed a complaint against your lost or stolen passport you cannot use it again even if you get it back. It is because that passport no longer entitles you to cross the border. Hence, the airline will also not permit you entry through the passport. Therefore, always cross-check with the associated authorities about the specific entry needs.

If you are going in less than 2-3 days, you can apply for an emergency passport. Depending on the destination of the country, the following passport can be valid for different times. Hence, before you begin your trip, first know your passport validity as in some nations you cannot enter with an emergency passport. Along with it you also need a visa.

Yes, generally the price is cheaper to renew your passport before its expiry date. It is because at that time you do not need to pay a fee for an expedited process if you need the passport quickly. Also, it saves both your time and effort.

After 30 June 2022, citizens of the US can no longer use their expired passports to return to the country. In case your passport expires abroad, you should contact your nearest US consulate or embassy to apply for a new US passport.

According to the UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India), once you submit your request to update name in Aadhaar card, it can take up to 30 days to change your name on your Aadhaar card

An e-Aadhaar is a password-protected, electronic copy of your Aadhaar card. It is issued and digitally signed by the UIDAI It is a safe and legally valid alternative to a physical Aadhaar card.

There can be several reasons why your Aadhaar update request was rejected. It includes submitting invalid documents, providing wrong details, uploading bad-quality images, technical issues, etc.

There is no last date to link your Aadhaar card with your LPG gas connection. However, it is advised to link your Aadhaar as soon as possible to get government subsidies and benefits for LPG.

No, you cannot change name in Aadhaar card online. You need to visit an Aadhaar Enrollment Centre or Aadhaar Seva Kendra to change your name on the card.

There are four types of Aadhaar cards. An Aadhaar letter is the original document, eAadhaar is a digital version of the Aadhaar card, mAadhaar is a mobile app, and an Aadhaar PVC card is a plastic version of the Aadhaar card. All four are equally valid, legal, and acceptable identity proof.