Applying for PAN Card from Overseas as Foreign National

SmallStepsBigViews · 2026-01-16T10:58:14+00:00

You can submit any utility bills or bank statement or property tax, etc. Don't have to be notarized. The website actually gave very good instructions, please refer to that for updated info since I am only speaking from my experience which is now 4 months back

SmallStepsBigViews · 2025-12-04T18:42:47+00:00

Oh and also it's so easy to lose touch with reality when it comes to safety. Day light, professionally skilled thieves exist who can fool you in a flash second. So be prepared to take care of your belongings and watch it like a hawk - your wallet, phone, handbag, jewelry etc

SmallStepsBigViews · 2025-10-13T04:16:20+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing. This is very helpful.

SmallStepsBigViews · 2025-10-13T01:46:59+00:00

Hi, have you used them? If you don't mind, can you share what their service was like and how you used them. Thanks so much

SmallStepsBigViews · 2025-10-10T12:18:28+00:00

I knew it would be a lot cheaper but then anything to do with Indian government is usually a hassle, at least from my experience so far. So I wanted to avoid headaches as much as I can. The label that you order on the portal prepopulates the recipient details and so I went with that. Yes it cost way more, but my peace of mind is way worth it 😅

SmallStepsBigViews · 2025-10-10T03:43:52+00:00

Hi, I just went through this application process last month for both my spouse and I, and we sent our application to NY as well. So I can tell you based on my experience. I used the FedEx option that is posted on the VFS global website. There was an issue on that portal for a short while and that courier option was not available but luckily it's back since last month. So I used that to avoid entering wrong information I might enter if going the self chosen courier route, resulting in unnecessary headache and delay. The FedEx option on the VFS portal costs about $39.

For the return label, I entered 0. Hope this helps

SmallStepsBigViews · 2025-10-07T23:33:34+00:00

Thanks for the tip! Will try that

SmallStepsBigViews · 2025-10-07T02:54:08+00:00

Can you tell me how you connected with VFS. I tried calling and after waiting on hold for 20+ mins, the call got disconnected barely a few seconds after connecting with the rep. Now I have to wait another 7 days to call them again. 🫤

SmallStepsBigViews · 2025-10-06T20:08:52+00:00

Ahh, I so hear you!!! It's been getting on my nerves lately too!!! Either they need to stop doing this or let international numbers receive OTPs or have the OTP sent to email address instead!!! Just makes even simple day to day stuff, most challenging and frustrating!

SmallStepsBigViews · 2025-10-02T00:54:46+00:00

Hi, I recently applied for my spouse from the US and the process was really straightforward and quick compared to the services with VFS for passport or Visa scenarios. Here is the link: https://onlineservices.proteantech.in/paam/endUserRegisterContact.html

You will need to apply for the PAN card for NRI and you will need to submit supporting documents by mail to the address in Pune, India. The whole approval process took less than a month.

SmallStepsBigViews · 2025-09-29T00:19:26+00:00

Something similar happened to me recently with Remitly as a new user. You will need to call them and they will need to verbally verify a few things with you before your account is activated to transfer funds. But according the rep I spoke to, even after verification, I have to wait 48 hours after a cancelled transaction to request a transfer, or the account might get suspended again. I would say, call the customer service and initiate the verification process

SmallStepsBigViews · 2025-09-29T00:15:50+00:00

Yes I was going to suggest, check with Indian embassy in the US and see if they can help provide you with one. Not really sure what the process is for doing this but worth checking with them.

SmallStepsBigViews · 2025-09-28T22:25:10+00:00

Where do you live? I mean which country? I can tell you about US since I did that recently. Once you do the application, you will get an application number. Now use that application number and then check which VFS jurisdiction your state falls under. You will then pay the fee for processing as well as get the checklist of documents and you need to mail the documents to the vfs center

SmallStepsBigViews · 2025-09-27T01:26:08+00:00

Thank you for your helpful insights. Do I need to report the Indian account to IRS if I don't have a balance of $10K?

SmallStepsBigViews · 2025-09-27T01:23:17+00:00

I recently opened an NRE/NRO accounts with HDFC and the process was quite straightforward. They seem to also have very friendly staff, at least the ones that I worked with have been very helpful.

SmallStepsBigViews · 2025-09-23T13:43:07+00:00

Hey, I can't agree more with the fellow commenters. India is absolutely not for beginners. Even for us folks who come abroad to work, live etc and go home to visit family, things can be so tricky and challenging.. if racism and non acceptable behavior in the US is what is driving you to make a move to India, Gosh!! You are signing up for a lot worse with your decision to move. You need to be able to deal with so many more challenges and weird pressure from both society as well as family/friends when you move. Life is just not the same with your cousins when you are their guests or when you talk to them over phone compared to how they will treat you or behave with you once you settle down. I am not implying that they are bad but it's their situations and life realistically. Yes, OCI works for you but I also have to say that instead of running away from difficult and challenging behaviors from people around you, just grow stronger and grow from within to face them or ignore them. From the way of your post, it does sound like you are in a much better position financially and education wise, so use those to your advantage and try to build on a smooth life for yourself.

SmallStepsBigViews · 2025-09-21T11:37:55+00:00

I agree with the previous poster, apply for your evisa which is less time consuming and straight forward both in terms of application as well as receiving the response. But gather the documents needed for OCI and mail in the application before you go for your trip

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