PAN card applications have been made easier when the Indian Government introduced an online application portal. You will either have to fill out Form 49A or Form 49AA. Persons holding an Indian Citizenship need to fill out Form 49A. If you hold a foreign passport, you will have to fill out Form 49AA. Thus, OCI Cardholders, PIO cardholders are all eligible to fill out Form 49AA, while NRIs holding an Indian passport can fill out Form 49A.Here are 12 simple steps for you to apply for an Indian PAN Card from abroadLog in to the PAN Card Website online here nsdl.comScroll down the page and click on the link that says u201cApply for a new PAN cardu201dDepending on your status, fill out either Form 49A or Form 49AARead the guidelines carefully before filling in your details. Make sure that your overseas address matches the one in your proof of address document.Remember do not fill in an Indian address if you are an NRI, PIO or OCI cardholder.Once the form is filled, cross-check all your information and verify that it is correct before clicking the u201cSubmitu201d button.If your form was filled out correctly, an acknowledgement page should appear on your screen.Print out a minimum of two copies of this acknowledgement slip. Ensure that you keep one with yourself for future reference.Paste your photos wherever it is required. You will need to place your signature wherever required in black ink only.Self-attest all copies you have made of your passport and the document proving your residential address.You will need to send these documents by mail to NSDL, PAN Unit. The address is as follows:NSDL at 'Income Tax PAN Services Unit, National Securities Depository Limited, 3rd floor, Sapphire Chambers, Near Baner Telephone Exchange, Baner, Pune u2022 411045On the envelope, you will need to mention that it is a PAN card application, and also mention your acknowledgement number. Write this in the format u201cPAN Card Application u2022 Your Acknowledgement Numberu201dOnce you have mailed your documents within 15 days of completing your on-line application form, then you can track your application using your acknowledgement number.