Common Frequently Asked Questions

It is very necessary to update your residential status in your PAN card for NRIs. You can check the NRI PAN card status by visiting the income tax department portal, then logging in to your account and going to the profile section. Here, you can check the NRI status and also edit it if you need.

Yes. It does not matter in which country you are living, you can always apply for a PAN card. So, if you want an NRI PAN card, apply for it on the official website.

Gather all the important documents like proof of identity, proof of address, Proof of DOB, photographs, PAN number, etc. Then visit the NSDL website, apply for a duplicate PAN card, pay the fee amount, and verify the details. After all this process, you have to print the application form, sign it, and send it to the given address on the NSDL website. Once your application gets approved, you will get your duplicate PAN card.

To change the name in a PAN card, visit the NSDL portal. Then fill the request form, write your PAN number, select the corrections you want to do, upload the mentioned documents, pay the nominal fees amount, and that's it. Your details will be changed after your application gets approved.

To surrender Indian passport in Italy, you have to visit the Indian Citizenship Online Portal and fill out the application form for the renunciation of your Indian Passport. Submit all the documents and pay the fee mentioned there. After that, visit the Embassy of India in Rome and submit the application form there. You also have to submit proof of an Italian passport and your old indian passport. After renunciation, you will get your cancelled Indian passport along with the surrender certificate.

The process of getting an Indian PCC in Italy starts with filling out the application form on the website of the Indian Embassy. Then, upload all the documents and pay the fees. Submit the form at the Consulate's office, and after your profile gets a clear report from the Indian authorities, you will get your Indian Clearance Certificate.

To renew an Indian passport in Italy, we have to visit the Embassy or consulate office of India in Italy. You can also fill out the application form online on the Passport Seva portal, upload all the documents, and pay the applicable fees. You will be notified by the Embassy whenever your renewed passport is ready for collection.

Filled and signed application form, 2 recent photos of size 5x5 cms, Original passport and clear copies of the pages that are relevant, original and clear copy of valid permit to stay in Italy, and address proof. In case of any appearance changes, then an Affidavit for it.

To convert your PIO card to OCI card, follow these steps: Fill out the application form and upload the documents on the website of the Ministry of External Affairs, Submit your application at the Embassy of India in Italy, During the verification process, you have to submit your PIO card, After the process gets approved, you will get your OCI card

Two OCI card photos are required to be pasted on the first and last page of the application form. The photos should be recent and should be in colour with a light background. The size of the photos should be 2x2 inches, and you should be properly visible in the photos.

Apply on the website of OCI services online and upload all the mentioned documents correctly. After that, you need to submit a printed copy with the necessary documents to the Embassy or Consulate of India in Italy. Then, wait until the verification process is completed, and you will be notified when your OCI card will be available for pickup.

Yes, you can start the process of your OCI card renewal while residing in Italy via online websites, or you can also visit the Embassy of India in Italy.

Approximately, the processing time in Italy for the OCI card is 6-7 weeks, and OCI card fees in Italy are €251, plus service charges.

First of all, you have to fill out an OCI card application in Ireland, upload all the required documents on the OCI services portal, and pay the mentioned fees. After that, submit all the documents and a printed copy of the application to the Indian embassy in Dublin. Then wait until your application gets processed, and then you will be notified about when to collect your OCI card from the Embassy.

Visit the OCI services portal and fill out the application for the OCI card miscellaneous services, and follow all the steps, like uploading the documents and paying the nominal fee amount. Submit a printed copy at the Embassy of India in Dublin, and your verification process will start. After it gets approved, you can collect the updated OCI card from the office or get it delivered by paying an extra amount.

The OCI card renewal processing time is around 6 to 7 weeks if all your submitted documents are valid and correct. And, the OCI card renewal fees are €26, but in case of any loss or damage, it can cost around €95.

To do a PIO to OCI conversion, follow these steps:  Visit the OCI services official website Apply to convert the PIO to OCI, Upload the required documents, Submit a printed copy to the Embassy of India in Dublin, Submit your PIO card, Wait until the verification process is done, Collect your OCI card after getting notified

The processing time for the Indian Passport renewal generally takes 30 to 45 days, and the Indian Passport renewal fees in Ireland are:  60 euros for a 36-page booklet, 75 euros for a 60-page booklet, 40 euros for minors under 18 years of age, 25 euros for an Affidavit if there is a change in appearance

To start the process of Indian passport renewal in Ireland, you have to visit the website of Passport Seva and fill out a form. Upload all the documents and visit the Indian Embassy in Dublin to submit the form and other documents, like your old passport and proof of all the changes you want to make. After your verification is done, you can get your renewed passport and collect it from the same office.

Visit the Passport Seva portal and apply for an Indian Police Clearance Certificate. After uploading all the documents, you have to pay the fees and visit the Indian Embassy in Dublin. Submit the application form along with copies of the original documents. Once the Indian authorities give you a clear report, then the Embassy in Dublin will provide you with the Indian PCC.