Q1122. Correct Residential Status on Pancard data

Question: Dear Sir, I am a citizen of Sweden but a person of Indian origin. I have lived in Sweden for 43 years. Few years ago i visited India and contacted a CA to apply for PAN card. I got my PAN card but this year my bank in India sent me Form 16A for Tds deducted from my FD. I created my login on Incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in site and checked my PAN card details. The CA who applied my PAN hade mentioned that i am a citizen of India and it shows that i am an NRI. Both of these information are wrong. I am not a citizen of India and i am not NRI. My status should be OCI and as mentioned a citizen of Sweden. How can i make this correction online from Sweden or i will have to contact a agent in India? With regards,

Answer: Changes or corrections to information on file for your Pancard can be done online through the government online webpage for ‘Changes or Correction in existing PAN data. Start by visiting https://www.protean-tinpan.com/ and following the prompts. More information is available in question/answer number 496