identity central government

PAN Card

Permanent Account Number — 10-digit alphanumeric issued by Income Tax Department for tax and financial transactions.

Department:Income Tax DepartmentMinistry:Ministry of FinanceProcessing:15 working days for physical PAN; 10 minutes for instant e-PANHelpline:1800 180 1961

Official portal Notification

Eligibility

Indian citizens (individuals, HUFs, firms, companies, trusts)
Foreign citizens conducting business in India
Minors (via guardian)

Required documents

Proof of Identity (Aadhaar / Voter ID / Driving Licence)
Proof of Address (utility bill / bank statement / Aadhaar)
Proof of Date of Birth (Aadhaar / birth certificate / school certificate)
Passport-size photograph

Fees

Item	Amount	Note
e-PAN (India)	₹ 101	Physical + e-PAN via NSDL
e-PAN (foreign address)	₹ 1,017	—
Instant e-PAN via Aadhaar	Free	Free — takes 10 minutes

How to apply online

1
Choose portal
Apply on NSDL or UTIITSL for full PAN; use Income Tax e-filing for instant e-PAN
Open link
2
Fill Form 49A / 49AA
49A for citizens, 49AA for foreign applicants
3
Upload documents & pay fee
Aadhaar-based eKYC skips document upload
4
e-Sign and submit
Aadhaar OTP for e-Sign
5
Receive PAN
e-PAN emailed; physical card delivered by post

Important dates

Aadhaar-PAN linking deadline
annual · Verify current deadline on incometax.gov.in

Downloads

Form 49A (Indian citizens)

pdf

Form 49AA (Foreign citizens)

pdf

Frequently asked

How do I get an instant e-PAN?

Visit incometax.gov.in → Quick Links → Instant e-PAN. Enter Aadhaar + mobile OTP. Free and takes 10 minutes.

Is Aadhaar-PAN linking mandatory?

Yes, under Section 139AA. Unlinked PANs become inoperative and attract a ₹1,000 penalty for reactivation.

Verified from official sources.

Rules and fees may change. Always cross-check on the official portal before applying. Last verified: 4 Aug 2026.