New Rule for Foreign Travel: No PAN Card? You May Need to Submit This Declaration Form

Kokila Chokkanathan
What’s the New Update About?

Recent compliance updates indicate that indian residents who do not have a PAN card (or are not required to have one) may need to submit a mandatory declaration form while travelling abroad.

This is mainly aimed at tracking outbound travel of individuals outside the tax system.

📄 The Mandatory Form: Form 157

If you don’t have a PAN card, you may now need to fill:

👉 Form 157 – Certificate/Declaration for Foreign Travel

According to tax department guidelines:

  • It is required for indian residents leaving the country
  • Applies to individuals without PAN or without taxable income
  • Must be submitted at the time of departure
🧾 Who Needs to Fill This Form?

You must submit Form 157 if:

  • You are an indian resident travelling abroad
  • You do NOT have a PAN card
  • You are not required to obtain a PAN due to low/no taxable income
It is specifically meant for people who fall outside the regular tax filing system.

✈️ Important Rules You Should Know

1. Mandatory at Departure

  • The form must be submitted every time you travel abroad, not just once.
2. Simple Declaration

  • No need to attach income proofs or documents
  • It is only a self-declaration certificate
3. Manual Submission

  • Unlike many wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">digital tax forms, this one may require manual submission at departure points
📌 Why This Rule Was Introduced

Authorities say the purpose is to:

  • Improve tracking of foreign travel records
  • Strengthen financial and tax compliance monitoring
  • Ensure proper documentation even for non-taxable individuals
⚠️ Key Takeaway

  • No PAN card? You may need Form 157 when travelling abroad
  • It applies only to specific residents without taxable income
  • It is a declaration, not a tax document
✔️ Simple Summary

If you are travelling outside india and don’t have a PAN card, the new rule may require you to fill a basic declaration form (Form 157) before departure to confirm your financial status.

 

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