New Delhi [India], February 12: PAN or Permanent Account Number is an essential document needed for various financial transactions exceeding a certain value. It is designed to help the IT Department keep track of your taxes and high-value transactions to prevent tax evasion. Generally, PAN Cards take around 15-20 days to arrive once your application is submitted, verified, and the PAN is allotted. However, during the waiting period, you can check the status of your PAN Card application online/offline based on your preference.