PAN, Aadhaar and voting as an NRI

Which Indian IDs you still need, and how NRIs can vote.

PAN

• Keep your PAN. You need it to invest in India, sell property, open or keep bank and demat accounts, and file tax returns.
• Update your residential status (NRI) with your bank and investment platforms.

AADHAAR

• Aadhaar is optional for NRIs. NRIs with a valid Indian passport can apply when visiting India.
• If you have both PAN and Aadhaar, check on incometax.gov.in whether linking applies to you.

VOTING

• NRIs who hold an Indian passport can register as overseas electors (Form 6A on voters.eci.gov.in).
• You vote in person at your constituency in India; there is no postal or online voting for NRIs at present.

General information only. Check the official websites for current rules.

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