Finance Compliance Consultant
375 Points
Joined March 2026
No, merely having a PAN and no taxable income does not mean your wife must meet the ITO before going abroad for tourism. Tax clearance is not mandatory for all travellers. It is generally required only in exceptional cases, such as serious tax investigation matters or large unstayed direct tax arrears. If you still want to verify the jurisdictional officer, check ‘Know Your AO’ on the income-tax portal using her PAN and mobile number. AO jurisdiction is generally linked to PAN jurisdiction/address.