PTA IMEI Status Check 2026: DIRBS Verification & 8484 SMS Guideموبائل فون پی ٹی اے رجسٹریشن تصدیق، 8484 ایس ایم ایس اور چوری شدہ فونز کی جانچ
Verify whether any mobile phone is officially PTA Approved, Non-Compliant, or Blocked before buying. Check your 15-digit IMEI code via free SMS to 8484, dial *#06#, or access the official PTA DIRBS web verification portal.
How to Check or Verify: How Do You Check PTA Registration Status of a Mobile Phone in Pakistan?
To check PTA status, dial *#06# to get your 15-digit IMEI number, then send the 15 digits via free SMS to 8484 from any local SIM. You will immediately receive a reply confirming if the device is Compliant (Approved), Non-Compliant (Tax Pending with 60-day timer), or Blocked.
3 Official Ways to Check Device IMEI on PTA DIRBS
SMS to Shortcode 8484
Send only the 15-digit IMEI to 8484. Works 24/7 on all Pakistani telecom operators without requiring internet access.
DIRBS Web Portal
Visit dirbs.pta.gov.pk, enter your IMEI, solve the security CAPTCHA, and view full model specifications and compliance status.
PTA DVS Android App
Download the official PTA Device Verification System (DVS) app from Google Play Store to scan barcodes directly from phone boxes.
Related PTA & Telecom Resources on Pakistan Info Hub
PTA Mobile Tax Calculator 2026 →
Compare Passport vs CNIC duty rates across all phone models.
SIM CheckPTA SIM Information System (*8888#) →
Check total registered SIMs and biometric limits on your CNIC.
Overseas PortalOverseas Travel & NICOP Guide →
120-day tax-free temporary mobile registration guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions (IMEI & DIRBS Verification)
How do I find the 15-digit IMEI number on my phone?
Dial *#06# on your phone’s keypad to instantly display your 15-digit IMEI numbers on screen. Alternatively, go to Settings > General > About (on iPhone) or Settings > About Phone (on Android).
Is checking IMEI status via SMS to 8484 free in Pakistan?
Yes. Sending your 15-digit IMEI number via SMS to 8484 is completely free across all cellular networks (Jazz, Zong, Telenor, Ufone) in Pakistan.
What should I do if my phone shows "Device IMEI is Non-Compliant"?
Non-Compliant means your device is genuine GSMA hardware, but PTA customs duty has not been paid. You have 60 days from the date of first SIM insertion to register the device and pay the applicable tax via the DIRBS portal before the phone is disconnected.
Official Statutory Sources Cited:
PTA Device Identification, Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS): https://dirbs.pta.gov.pk/Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Consumer Support: https://pta.gov.pk/Pakistan Telecom Re-organization Act 1996 (Section 29): https://pakistancode.gov.pk/