120-Day Temporary PTA Mobile Registration 2026: Overseas & Touristsاوورسیز پاکستانیوں اور غیر ملکی سیاحوں کے لیے 120 دن کی مفت عارضی موبائل رجسٹریشن
A practical guide for expatriate Pakistanis, NICOP holders, and tourists visiting Pakistan. Learn how to use your personal smartphone on local cellular networks for up to 120 days completely tax-free using the official PTA Temporary Mobile Registration System (TTRS).
How to Check or Verify: Can Overseas Pakistanis Register Their Phones Tax-Free for 120 Days in Pakistan?
Yes. PTA offers a 100% tax-free Temporary Mobile Registration System (TTRS) for overseas Pakistanis and tourists visiting Pakistan. By submitting your passport, immigration arrival date, and local SIM number at dirbs.pta.gov.pk/ttrs, your device is activated on local cellular networks for up to 120 days per visit.
Step-by-Step: How to Apply on PTA TTRS Portal (dirbs.pta.gov.pk/ttrs)
Obtain Local SIM
Purchase an active Pakistani SIM card (Jazz, Zong, Telenor, Ufone) registered biometrically on your CNIC, NICOP, or Foreign Passport.
Sign Up on TTRS
Visit dirbs.pta.gov.pk/ttrs and create an account selecting "Temporary Registration for Overseas Pakistani / Foreigner".
Enter Travel & IMEI
Enter your passport number, international arrival date (cross-verified via FIA immigration system), and 15-digit device IMEI(s).
120-Day Activation
Receive OTP verification on your mobile. Your device is approved for 120 days with zero customs duty or tax liability.
Key Rules for Temporary Mobile Registration
The 120-day temporary registration binds the phone IMEI directly with the applicant's registered mobile number. Inserting an unregistered third-party SIM will not activate the temporary clearance.
Once the 120 days elapse, the device is deactivated for Pakistani cellular networks unless permanent customs duty is paid. The facility resets on your next international arrival in Pakistan.
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Frequently Asked Questions (120-Day Temporary Registration)
Can Overseas Pakistanis use their phone in Pakistan without paying PTA tax?
Yes. Overseas Pakistanis, NICOP holders, and foreign tourists can register their mobile phone for up to 120 days tax-free per visit through PTA’s Temporary Mobile Registration System (TTRS) at dirbs.pta.gov.pk/ttrs upon arrival.
What documents are required for 120-day temporary registration on TTRS?
You will need: (1) Valid foreign passport and entry immigration stamp / date of arrival in Pakistan, (2) National ID (CNIC or NICOP), (3) Active Pakistani SIM registered in your name, and (4) 15-digit IMEI number(s) of your device obtained by dialing *#06#.
Can I apply for the 120-day tax-free registration on subsequent visits to Pakistan?
Yes. The 120-day temporary registration facility is available on every trip/visit to Pakistan, provided the applicant has fresh international arrival stamps verified against FIA immigration records.
Official Statutory Sources Cited:
PTA Temporary Mobile Registration System (TTRS): https://dirbs.pta.gov.pk/ttrsFederal Board of Revenue (FBR) Baggage Rules for Overseas Pakistanis: https://fbr.gov.pk/Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Integrated Border Management System: https://fia.gov.pk/