New form for PAN card application procedure and documents requirements for Individual who is NOT citizen of India

New PAN card application form and documents required for PAN application is notified by Central Board of Direct Taxes as on 23^rd December 2013.

Any one of following listed documents is acceptable as proof of identity for PAN applications for Individual who is NOT citizen of India:-

1.       Copy of Passport;

2.      Copy of person of Indian Origin card issued by the Government of India passport

3.      Copy of Overseas Citizenship of India Card issued by Government of India

4.     Copy of other national or citizenship Identification Number or Taxpayer Identification Number duly attested by “Apostille” (in respect of countries which are signatories to the Hague Apostille Convention of 1961) or by Indian embassy or High Commission or Consulate in the country where the applicant is located or authorised officials of overseas branches of Scheduled Banks registered in India.

Any one of following listed documents is acceptable as proof of address for PAN applications for Individual who is NOT citizen of India:-

1.   Copy of Passport

2.   Copy of person of Indian Origin card issued by the Government of India

3.   Copy of Overseas Citizenship of India Card issued by Government of India

4.   Copy of other national or citizenship Identification Number or Taxpayer Identification Number duly attested by “Apostille” (in respect of countries which are signatories to the Hague Apostille Convention of  1961) or by Indian embassy or High Commission or Consulate in the country where the applicant is located or authorised officials of overseas branches of Scheduled Banks registered in India

5.  Copy of bank account statement in the country of residence

6.  Copy of Non-resident External bank account statement in India

7.  Copy of certificate of residence in India or Residential permit issued by the State Police Authority

8.  Copy of the registration certificate issued by the Foreigner’s Registration Office showing Indian address

9.  Copy of Visa granted and copy of appointment letter or contract from Indian Company and Certificate (in original) of Indian Address issued by the employer

Procedure for PAN card application

Applicant is required to fill the application Form 49AA completely and submit the same in TIN facility center.

You can find nearest TIN Facility center at https://www.tin-nsdl.com/tin-facilities.php.

Fees for PAN Card

 If communicating address in India fees is Rs. 105. If Communication address is outside India fees is Rs. 971.

 PAN Application Form 49AA Notification