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You can check PAN card status by visiting the UTIITSL website or the NSDL portal. On the UTIITSL website, choose the application type as PAN, enter the 15-digit acknowledgment number and captcha, then click submit. You will see the real-time PAN card status on your screen.

To update the address on your PAN card in Bahrain, visit the NSDL website, select the PAN data change/correction option, and choose your PAN application type as Individual. Enter all the essential details in your PAN card application, complete the captcha, and click the submit button. Now, you need to pay the change-of-address fee for your PAN card, and after the payment is successful, you need to send the acknowledgment slip to the Income Tax Department. Your address will be updated within a few days of submitting the acknowledgment receipt.

To correct your name on your PAN card, go to the official UTIITSL website, select changes/corrections in PAN data, and click the apply button. Then, select the document submission mode and click the submit button. Once your application is registered, you will receive a reference number on your registered email ID. Then choose the information you want to change or update in your PAN card and click next steps. Once you have entered the details. Enter your PAN card number for verification and pay the required fees for the PAN card correction application.

You can easily download the PAN card in Bahrain by the official NSDL portal, where you need to choose the request for e-PAN, then you will be redirected to a new page where you need to select the PAN option and enter the following details like, PAN number, Aadhaar number, date of birth, and GSTIN if applicable, then click on the submit button and choose the acknowledgment number option and enter the following details and enter the OTP which you get on your registered mobile number or email and after validating the OTP, you can easily download the E-PAN card.

There is no certain number for the types of visas. The visas are categorized on the basis of the country, duration, and purpose of travel. Some of the common types of visas are: Tourist visa, Employment visa, Student Visa, Transit Visa, etc.

The eligibility for an evisa is totally dependent on the country. Every country has its specific rules for eligibility for the e-visas. If we talk generally, then the individuals who are not eligible for e-visas are those with Diplomatic/Official passports or Laissez-passer travel document holders.

Yes, you can easily travel with your e-visa only. Just make sure that your evisa is linked to your passport, and you carry a printout of the evisa just for reference.

There are way fewer documents needed for the e-visas as compared to the regular visas. There is no need to carry the physical documents to apply for the e-visas; you just need the digital photos of them.

A multiple-entry visa is best for frequent or long-term travel, as you can have multiple entries or exits in the country without reapplying each time.

Yes, the e-visas are cheaper than the regular visas as they eliminate all the costs associated with physical processing of the sticker visas, such as courier, postal, or visiting an embassy.

Yes, applying for an OCI Card for Minors is allowed if both parents are citizens of India or if any one parent is a citizen of India. Several documents must be submitted to apply for an OCI card for a minor.

Yes, an OCI card can be worth getting for a lot of reasons. Like, it acts as a lifelong visa with which they can visit and stay in India at any time. An OCI card also provides parity with NRIs in many fields like educational, economic, and financial.

An OCI card is a lifelong visa which means it is valid for a lifetime. However, an OCI card needs to be renewed when the cardholder turns 20 and obtains a new passport and also after the age of 50.

Yes, an OCI card is generally considered better than a visa as an OCI card provides more freedom and flexibility for long-term stays in India. Also, an OCI card is valid for a lifetime while a visa is typically valid for up to six months.

To cancel the PAN card of a deceased person, you can write a letter to the income tax officer for the surrender of a PAN card of a deceased person, with the reason for death and other details like PAN number, date of birth, and the death certificate of the deceased person.

To surrender your PAN card of a company online, you need to visit the NSDL website. Then, select the 'Changes or correction in existing PAN data/ Reprint of PAN card', then fill the application form, after you need to enter your PAN details, that you want to surrender,  and pay the required amount of fees for the PAN card surrender, then print your Surrender PAN application form and send it to the Income Tax PAN services unit in Pune with all the documents.

To surrender your PAN card, you need to pay INR 96, which includes INR 85 for the PAN application and 12.36% service tax. You can pay your fees by demand draft or check to NSDL-PAN.

According to section 139A of the Income Tax Act, a single person should only have a single PAN card. If a single person holds more than a single PAN, then according to section 272B of the Income Tax Act, an income tax officer can impose a fine of INR 10,000, or you can also go to jail for using more than a Single PAN card.

Your PAN card surrender application will take about 10-15 days for the deactivation of your PAN card. In some cases, it may take longer due to incorrect details in the surrender PAN application or the absence of certain documents.

You need to submit a copy of your surrendered PAN card, along with your valid government identity proof (such as an Aadhaar card or voter ID), proof of address (such as a passport), and the reason for surrendering the PAN card.