PTA Mobile IMEI Check: How to Check if Mobile is PTA Approved Onlineموبائل فون پی ٹی اے تصدیق چیک کرنے کا طریقہ، 8484 ایس ایم ایس اور چوری شدہ فونز کی جانچ
Verify whether any mobile phone is officially PTA Approved, Non-Compliant, or Blocked before purchasing. Check your 15-digit IMEI code via free SMS to 8484, dial *#06#, or access the official PTA DIRBS web verification gateway.
How to Check or Verify: How Do You Check if a Mobile Phone is PTA Approved in Pakistan?
To check if your mobile is PTA approved: Dial *#06# to get your 15-digit IMEI, then send the 15 digits via free SMS to 8484 from any Pakistani SIM card. You will immediately receive a reply confirming if the device is Compliant (Approved), Non-Compliant (Tax Pending), or Blocked.
3 Official Methods for PTA Mobile Registration Online Check
SMS to Shortcode 8484
Send only the 15-digit IMEI to 8484. Works 24/7 on all Pakistani telecom operators without requiring internet connection.
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 retail boxes.
Step-by-Step PTA IMEI Verification Procedure (2026)
Verify PTA approval status before purchasing any new or used smartphone in Pakistan
Dial *#06# on Phone Keypad
Dial *#06# to display the 15-digit International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) on the screen.
Send 15 Digits to 8484 via SMS
Compose a text message with your 15-digit IMEI and send to 8484 (100% free on all Pakistani networks).
Check DIRBS Verification Reply
Receive instant verification: Compliant (Approved), Non-Compliant (Valid but Duty Unpaid), or Blocked/Stolen.
Verify Matching Model & Pay Duty
Confirm that the brand/model in the SMS matches the physical device; if Non-Compliant, pay customs duty within 60 days.
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Frequently Asked Questions (IMEI & PTA Approval Check)
Essential guidelines on free 8484 SMS checks, DIRBS web verification, 60-day grace periods, and cloned phone warnings
To check if your mobile is PTA approved: Dial *#06# on your device keypad to view your 15-digit IMEI number, then send the 15 digits via free SMS to 8484 from any Pakistani SIM card. You will receive an immediate reply confirming whether the phone is Compliant (Approved), Non-Compliant, or Blocked.
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/