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What is the Importance of Aadhaar and PAN Card for NRIs?

By Sanskriti Saxena |Last Updated: November 21, 2025

What is the Importance of Aadhaar and PAN Card for NRIs?

A PAN card for NRI is required for all financial transactions, investments, and filing income tax returns in India, while an Aadhaar for NRI helps to prove your identity and simplify KYC.

A PAN (Permanent Account Number) is a unique 10-digit alphanumeric identification number issued by the Indian IT Department. It serves to track your financial activities in India. On the other hand, an Aadhaar card is a 12-digit unique number that is issued by the UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India). It is optional for an NRI to have an Aadhaar card. In this blog, we will learn more about why an NRI needs a PAN and an Aadhaar card.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, Aadhaar is not mandatory for NRIs unless they have stayed in India for 182 days or more in the previous 12 months.

A PAN card is mandatory for NRIs if they have any taxable income in India, need to file ITR, or wish to invest or open a bank account in India.

NRIs don't need to undergo the Aadhaar-PAN linking process if their PAN is correctly marked as "Non-Resident" status. However, if the PAN shows resident status, you need to link or update it to keep it operative.

Yes, NRIs can apply for a PAN card without Aadhaar using a valid identity proof, such as a passport and overseas address proof.

If your PAN correctly mentions your NRI status, it will stay active. Otherwise, the PAN card may become inoperative.

What is the Importance of Aadhaar and PAN Card for NRIs?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aadhaar Mandatory for NRIs?

Is a PAN Card Mandatory for NRIs?

Do NRIs Need to Link Aadhaar With PAN?

Can NRIs Apply for a PAN Card Without Aadhaar?

What Happens If an NRI's PAN is Not Linked with Aadhaar?

What is the Importance of Aadhaar and PAN Card for NRIs?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aadhaar Mandatory for NRIs?

Is a PAN Card Mandatory for NRIs?

Do NRIs Need to Link Aadhaar With PAN?

Can NRIs Apply for a PAN Card Without Aadhaar?

What Happens If an NRI's PAN is Not Linked with Aadhaar?