Indian PAN Card (Permanent Account Number)
Planning to open a bank account, invest, purchase property, receive income, or meet tax requirements in India? A PAN Card may be required before many financial or official transactions can be completed.
The Basics
What Is a PAN Card?
A Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a unique 10-character identification number issued by the Income Tax Department of India. It is used to identify individuals and organisations for taxation, financial compliance, and other official transactions in India.
Digital Option
What Is an e-PAN?
An e-PAN is the official electronic version of a PAN Card. It contains the applicant’s PAN details in a secure digital format and generally carries the same validity as the physical PAN Card for eligible banking, taxation, KYC, and financial purposes.
Eligibility
Who May Require a PAN Card?
A PAN Card may be required by NRIs, OCI cardholders, foreign nationals, and overseas businesses for purposes such as:
- Opening an Indian bank account
- Completing banking and KYC formalities
- Investing in shares, mutual funds, or other assets
- Buying or selling property in India
- Receiving taxable income in India
- Meeting Indian tax and financial compliance requirements
What We Do
Our PAN Card Assistance Services
💳 New PAN Applications
New PAN Card applications prepared and checked end to end.
📱 e-PAN Assistance
e-PAN applications and assistance for the digital PAN card.
🏢 Business PAN
Company and business PAN applications.
✏️ Corrections & Updates
Corrections or updates to existing PAN details.
🔁 Replacement / Reprint
Replacement or reprint of a PAN Card.
📋 Document Checking
Document checking and application preparation before lodgement.
Step by Step
How to Apply for a PAN Card from Australia
Confirm which application applies to you
Indian citizens generally apply on Form 93, while foreign citizens, including many OCI cardholders, use Form 95 (these forms replaced the older 49A and 49AA in April 2026). Choosing the wrong form is one of the most common causes of rejection.
Prepare your documents
Identity, address and date-of-birth evidence must meet the prescribed requirements, and overseas documents often need particular care.
Complete and lodge the application
Applications are processed by the Income Tax Department’s authorised service providers, and the official Income Tax Department website is the authoritative source for PAN rules.
Receive your PAN
Once allotted, your PAN is issued and the physical card can be delivered to an overseas address where applicable.
iVacs Australia reviews your situation, prepares the correct forms and checks your documents before anything is lodged, so your PAN card application is right the first time.
Checklist
Documents You May Need
- Your current passport (Indian or foreign, depending on your citizenship)
- OCI card, where applicable
- Proof of overseas address, such as a bank statement or utility bill
- Proof of Indian address, if you are using one
- Recent photographs meeting the prescribed specifications
- Supporting documents for any name changes
Requirements differ between applicant types, so treat this as a starting point — our team confirms the exact list for your circumstances before you apply for your PAN card.
Timing
⏱️ PAN Card Processing Time
Applying for a PAN Card from Australia involves document verification and processing by the relevant Government of India authorities before a PAN number can be issued. Once iVacs Australia receives your complete application and all required supporting documents, we normally prepare and submit the application within approximately one week.
After successful submission, the estimated processing times are:
- Digital e-PAN: Usually received by email within approximately two weeks.
- Physical PAN Card: Usually delivered to the applicant’s Australian address within approximately 30 days.
Important: These processing times are estimates only and may vary due to government verification, public holidays, postal delivery delays, application complexity, or requests for additional information or documents.
Every application received by iVacs Australia is carefully reviewed before submission to help minimise the risk of avoidable delays or document-related issues.
Although iVacs Australia cannot guarantee processing or delivery times determined by government authorities and postal services, every reasonable effort is made to ensure that your application is accurately prepared and submitted with the required supporting documents.
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Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a PAN Card?
Who can apply for a PAN Card?
Why is a PAN Card required?
Is e-PAN accepted?
Can I receive my PAN Card in Australia?
Is Aadhaar required?
How long does the process take?
Can I have more than one PAN Number?
What if my PAN Card is lost?
Do I need a new PAN after becoming an Australian citizen?
Why apply through iVacs Australia?
Can I apply for a PAN card from Australia without visiting India?
Do OCI cardholders need a PAN card?
What if my name has changed since my documents were issued?
We are here to help
Professional assistance across Australia: Whether you are applying for a new PAN, correcting existing information, or requesting a replacement, iVacs Australia can assist with document preparation, application guidance, and submission requirements to help make the process clear and convenient.