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FFiercegagan8142
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April 25, 2025 at 4:46 amI’ve realized that the signature on my passport is different from the one on my PAN card. I’ve already submitted my documents, and my Schengen visa interview is in about 10β12 days. Could this mismatch be an issue? If so, is there any quick fix or solution youβd recommend? Any help would be really appreciated! -
IIndianabhijeet8238
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April 25, 2025 at 5:50 am**What you don’t need to do**Do not try to update your PAN or passport at this stage β it wonβt be processed in 10β12 days.
if everything else in your application is in order and your identity is clearly established, most visa officers will accept a reasonable explanation.
**Quick Fixes**
Passport is the primary identity document for visas, so the signature on your passport usually takes precedence.
For the interview and any visa documents that require a signature, always sign exactly as it appears on your passport.
**Additional Steps**
Bring another official ID (like Aadhar or driving licence) if it matches either signature β to further support your identity if asked.
Also, carry a brief one-page declaration letter (Just in Case) stating that both are your signatures, sign it twice β once as per your PAN card, and once as per your passport, to show both are yours.
**Disclaimer**
This is not legal advice and I am not a professional lawyer, this is for general information purposes only.
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FFiercegagan8142
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April 29, 2025 at 7:42 amThanks ππΌ
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