Common Frequently Asked Questions

The full form of TIN is "Taxpayer Identification Number"

The PAN card fee for Indians when applying online is INR 101 along with GST, and for foreigners, the fee is INR 1011. Similarly, when applying offline, the fee for an Indian citizen is INR 102, including GST, and for foreigners, the fee is INR 1017, with GST.

To apply for a duplicate PAN card, you need to visit the NSDL or UTIITSL website and select the "Reprint of PAN card" option. Fill out the required information, including your PAN number, Aadhar number, date of birth, and GSTIN ( if applicable). After that, you need to verify using an OTP, submit the fee, and download the e-PAN in PDF format or get the physical card within 15-20 days.

To check the status of your PAN card, you should visit the website of NSDL or UTIITSL, provide your acknowledgement number, or send an SMS to 57575 by typing your acknowledgement number. Additionally, you can check the status by calling the TIN customer care helpline on 020-27218060.

Yes, a PAN card is permanent as PAN cards do not have an expiry date, and it stays valid throughout the life of the PAN card holder.

Yes, an e-PAN card is valid and is accepted as a valid proof of identity when applying for various services. It acts the same as a physical PAN card.

No, you cannot get a physical PAN card in 2 days, as it takes around 15 days for processing for a physical PAN card. However, you can obtain an e-PAN card within 48 hours by applying using the expedited service option.

PAN (Permanent Account Number) card services are provided by the Income Tax Department of India. It includes various services like applying for a new PAN card, making corrections on existing PAN card details, and getting reprints of PAN cards.

For a visa renewal, you need to fill out an application form, collect the required documents (including your passport, current visa, and other supporting documents), pay the renewal fee, and potentially attend an interview. The exact procedure may vary depending on the specific type of visa and issuing country.

The full form of a visa is "Visitors International Stay Admission".

Typically, you can start the visa renewal process within 3-4 months before the expiry date of your current visa to get sufficient time for gathering the documents, medical exams, and avoid any potential processing delays.

For a visa renewal, you will typically need a valid passport, your current visa, a completed visa application form, proof of sufficient funds, and other essential supporting documents, such as a cover letter mentioning the reason behind the renewal. You may have to submit some additional documents based on the visa type, like evidence of purpose or medical certificates.

Yes, being an OCI you can apply for a PAN card from outside India. According to the rules stated by the Income Tax Department of India, a person (resident Indian, NRI, and foreign nationals) can apply for the cards from outside the country as well. Through its government website, you can apply for the card online from anywhere or with any authorized agent in the nation you are residing currently.

Yes, an NRI can apply for a PAN card without an Aadhaar card. To get the PAN number it is not mandatory to have an Aadhaar card. With this, in case you need more detailed information on the same, then get in touch with us and solve all your queries related to it.

To optimize the issuing process and manage the Permanent Account Numbers (PAN) the Income Tax Department of India introduced PAN 2.0. Under this initiative, individuals get e-PAN cards with a secure QR code on them. It is directly delivered to the registered email ID of individuals without any cost.

The PAN does not have an expiry date nor does it require any renewal. It is valid for your whole life. However, if any details of yours need update like citizenship status, address, or other, then first you should notify the Income Tax Department India by submitting a CSF application form.

No, you do not apply for a new PAN card after getting citizenship in another country as even if the citizenship of a person changed, the number on the PAN card remains the same.

There is nothing different between a normal PAN card and an NRI PAN card. However, the application process is different for Indian residents and NRIs. Also, for NRI, the PAN card application form should carry International Taxation AO codes. Apart from this the implications and functionalities are also different from each other.

No, PAN cards do not expire as they are valid for a lifetime. You can check the validity of your PAN card online. However, it is advised to keep your PAN card updated and linked with your Aadhaar card. Also, if any details of your need updation like name correction in your PAN card, address change, etc. then you must update the changes on the PAN card by submitting a CSF application form.

Yes, the SSN is similar to a PAN card. SSN stands for Social Security Number which is an identification number issued by the government and is used in the US. The SSN can be used for tax and social welfare purposes. On the other hand, a PAN card is a document used as proof of identity in India. It is required for opening a bank account, carrying out financial transactions, and filing taxes in India.