PAN Card Apostille and Attestation
MEA apostille and embassy attestation for PAN card copies, for company formation, bank accounts, investments and tax matters abroad.
PAN card apostille: quick answer
PAN card apostille means getting your PAN card copy certified by the Ministry of External Affairs with an apostille sticker, so that Hague Convention countries accept it without any embassy stamp. The steps are Notary, SDM New Delhi and the MEA apostille; the MEA’s own fee is ₹50 per document.
Countries such as the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait are not in the Hague Convention, so for them you need PAN card attestation: MEA attestation after the notary and SDM steps, followed by embassy legalisation.
INFINITYGRO handles PAN card copy apostille for clients across India by courier. Send a WhatsApp photo of your PAN card copy and the destination country, and you get the route and a written quote before anything is sent.
Why a PAN card copy needs an apostille or attestation
Foreign banks, company registrars and investment platforms sometimes ask Indian directors, shareholders and investors for a legalised copy of their PAN card as part of their identity and tax checks. Business owners setting up companies abroad and people opening accounts overseas are the most common clients.
Because the PAN card itself is a plastic card, the apostille or attestation is placed on a notarised copy. For Hague countries the MEA apostille is used; for the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and other non-Hague countries the copy is attested by the MEA and legalised by the embassy.
Company formation abroad
Director and shareholder KYC.
Overseas bank accounts
Identity and tax checks.
Investments
Platforms and funds abroad.
Tax matters
Foreign tax filings that ask for PAN.
PAN card apostille: step-by-step process
The destination country decides which of these two routes your PAN card copy takes.
Apostille for Hague Convention countries
- 1Notary, New DelhiYour PAN card copy is attested by a notary in New Delhi.
- 2SDM verificationThe SDM office verifies the notary’s seal and signature.
- 3MEA apostilleThe MEA fixes the apostille sticker (₹50 government fee per document).
Hague Convention countries
Full member list: HCCH Apostille Convention status table
Attestation for the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and other non-Hague countries
- 1NotarySame notary step as the apostille.
- 2SDMSame SDM verification.
- 3MEA attestationMEA attestation instead of the apostille sticker.
- 4Embassy legalisationEmbassy stamp for the country where the PAN card copy will be used.
Non-Hague countries
Documents required for PAN card attestation
- Clear copy of your PAN card (front), with the original shown to the notary or a self-attested copy as we advise
- Passport copy of the PAN holder
- Passport photo-page and address-page copy
- Our authorisation letter with your signature
- Country of use and purpose, so we pick the right route
PAN card apostille charges and time
| Government fee at the MEA | ₹50 for each apostilled document |
|---|---|
| Our charge for an apostille on a PAN card copy | ₹1,000–₹1,500 per document, as a rule |
| Embassy route (UAE, Qatar, Kuwait…) | Embassy fees differ by country; written quote |
| Courier | Charged separately, to us and back to you |
| Expected time | Stated in the quote; WhatsApp updates after each stage |
The MEA counts documents one by one, so plan exactly how many legalised copies the foreign authority needs. More services: apostille page.
Tips before sending your PAN card copy
- The PAN copy and your passport should show the same name and date of birth.
- If the receiving authority asks for an e-PAN, tell us; we advise on the accepted format.
- Directors often need the passport copy and address proof legalised too; check the full list before sending.
Official links for PAN card copy apostille and attestation
For the official position, check these government and regulator pages; we follow them for every PAN card copy file:
FAQs: PAN card apostille and attestation
How do I get my PAN card copy apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs?
First the original PAN card copy is attested by a notary in New Delhi. The SDM office in New Delhi then verifies the notary, and the MEA fixes the apostille sticker on the back. You can courier the original to us; we complete all three steps and courier it back.
What are the charges for PAN card apostille?
The MEA charges a government fee of ₹50 per document for an apostille. Our service charge for PAN card apostille is usually ₹1,000–₹1,500 per document, and courier is extra. Embassy attestation for the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and other countries costs more and is quoted per country. You always get a written quote first.
Is the apostille put on the PAN card itself?
No. The apostille is fixed on a notarised copy of the PAN card, which is then verified and apostilled.
What documents are required for PAN card attestation?
Only a few things: the original PAN card copy, a passport copy showing the photo and address pages, and our authorisation letter signed by you. Let us know the country and the purpose so we choose the right route.
What is the process for PAN card attestation for the UAE, Qatar or Kuwait?
Notary, SDM, MEA attestation and then the embassy: that is the four-step route for the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait. The UAE also requires its own ministry stamp after you arrive.
Do I need a PAN card apostille to open a company in Dubai?
Dubai and the rest of the UAE are non-Hague, so if the registrar asks for it, the PAN copy needs MEA attestation and UAE embassy legalisation.
How long does PAN card apostille take?
An apostille is quicker than embassy attestation, because there is no embassy queue. The exact time depends on the SDM and MEA workload; your written quote gives an expected date, and WhatsApp updates follow each stage.
Apostille or attestation: which one does my PAN card copy need?
Look at the destination. If it is a Hague Convention member (for example Saudi Arabia, Oman, Italy, Germany, Japan or Australia), the apostille is enough. If it is the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait or China, the PAN card copy needs attestation and the embassy stamp.
Can the PAN card and passport copy be done together?
Yes. Each is a separate document with its own stamp; one courier covers both.
Is INFINITYGRO genuine, and do I need to visit Delhi for my PAN card copy?
INFINITYGRO is a document facilitation agency in New Ashok Nagar, Delhi. We give a written quote, explain each stamp and return originals by tracked courier, with WhatsApp updates at every stage. We do not offer pickup; clients courier the PAN card copy to our office or drop it in person. Call or WhatsApp +91-8595558517.
Send your PAN card copy for apostille or attestation
Message us a picture of the PAN card copy and say where you will use it. We confirm apostille or attestation, the documents and a written quote.
Office: C – 5 A/2 New Ashok Nagar, Delhi – 110096 · Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Apostille for other personal documents
Disclaimer: INFINITYGRO is a private document facilitation service, not a government authority. Apostilles are issued only by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, and embassy legalisation is done by the respective embassies. Procedures and fees change from time to time; please confirm current rules with the receiving authority.