PAN Card in 2026: How to Apply Online and Track It Step by Step

Instant e-PAN via the Income Tax portal is free and arrives in about 10 minutes if your mobile is Aadhaar-linked

A physical PAN card with e-PAN costs about ₹107 (incl. GST) for an Indian address via Protean or UTIITSL

Choose e-KYC and e-Sign to skip couriering any documents

Track a Protean application with the 15-digit acknowledgement number after 24 hours

PAN 2.0's QR-code card is rolling out, but your existing PAN stays valid