How to Register Phone with PTA Online 2026: DVS App, PSID & Bank Paymentپی ٹی اے ڈیوائس آن لائن رجسٹریشن، پی ایس آئی ڈی (PSID) جنریشن اور بینک ادائیگی گائیڈ
A comprehensive procedural guide on how to register imported mobile phones with PTA DIRBS in Pakistan. Generate your official 17-digit PSID payment voucher online, pay through any mobile banking app or ATM, and unblock cellular network connectivity within 24 hours.
How to Check or Verify: How Do You Register an Imported Phone with PTA and Pay the Tax in Pakistan?
To register your phone: (1) Go to dirbs.pta.gov.pk and create an account using your CNIC/Passport, (2) Enter your 15-digit IMEI number(s) to generate a 17-digit PSID payment code, and (3) Pay the tax via any online banking app under 1Link FBR/GOP Tax Payments. Network service activates within 24 hours.
The 4-Step Registration & Activation Workflow
Create DIRBS Account
Visit dirbs.pta.gov.pk and select "Individual / Commercial Registration". Sign up with your CNIC, email, and mobile number.
Submit Device IMEIs
Choose registration type (Passport for travelers or CNIC for residents). Enter 15-digit IMEI 1 and IMEI 2 (for dual-SIM phones).
Generate 17-Digit PSID
The FBR Customs engine automatically calculates total duty and sends a 17-digit PSID voucher to your SMS and email with 30 days validity.
Pay via 1Link & Activate
Pay via 1Link / GOP tax bill payment on banking apps, ATM, or Easypaisa/JazzCash. Device activates on all Pakistani networks within 24 hours.
How to Pay the PTA PSID Code Online & Offline
Open your bank app (HBL, Meezan, UBL, Alfalah, etc.), go to Bill Payments > FBR / GOP Tax, enter your 17-digit PSID, and confirm payment.
Insert your debit card at any 1Link ATM, select "1Bill / Tax Payment", or take your printed PSID slip to any commercial bank branch counter.
Navigate to Govt Taxes > FBR Mobile Tax, enter the PSID, and pay directly from your mobile wallet balance.
Related Mobile & PTA Services on Pakistan Info Hub
PTA Mobile Tax Calculator 2026 →
Check expected duty amount before generating your PSID.
IMEI VerificationPTA IMEI Status Check (8484) →
Verify if payment has been processed and device is compliant.
Overseas Portal120-Day Temporary Registration →
Tax-free temporary mobile registration for expatriates.
Frequently Asked Questions (PTA Phone Registration)
How long does PTA take to unblock a mobile phone after tax payment?
Once the PSID is paid through 1Link (online banking, ATM, or bank counter), the FBR system automatically reconciles the payment and sends a clearance signal to PTA DIRBS. Cellular network connectivity is typically restored within 2 to 24 hours.
How do I register a Dual-SIM phone with PTA?
When creating your application on dirbs.pta.gov.pk, select "Dual SIM" and enter both IMEI 1 and IMEI 2. PTA will generate a single consolidated PSID tax code covering both SIM slots under one customs assessment.
Can I pay PTA tax in installments?
Official government PTA customs duty must be paid in a single lump-sum PSID payment. However, several Pakistani commercial banks (e.g. Bank Alfalah, Silkbank, Faysal Bank) offer installment credit card plans for PTA tax payments.
Official Statutory Sources Cited:
PTA Device Identification, Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS): https://dirbs.pta.gov.pk/Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) e-Payment System: https://e.fbr.gov.pk/1Link Bill Payment Gateway: https://1link.net.pk/