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The definitive walkthrough on how to register mobile with PTA in Pakistan. Learn how the Device Identification, Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS) works, generate 17-digit PSID payment codes, compare Passport vs CNIC rates, claim 120-day tax-free registration for overseas visitors, and avoid network blocking.
How to Check or Verify: How Do You Register an Imported Mobile Phone with PTA in Pakistan?
To register your mobile with PTA: Dial *#06# to get your 15-digit IMEI, log into the official DIRBS portal at dirbs.pta.gov.pk, enter your CNIC or Passport details to generate a 17-digit PSID code, and pay the tax through any mobile banking app or ATM under 1Link FBR/GOP Tax Payments. Your device is approved within 24 hours.
PTA Mobile Tax Check & Calculator 2026 →
Check exact duty on iPhones, Samsung, and Android (Passport vs CNIC).
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Check if your device is Compliant, Non-Compliant, or Blocked.
What is PTA Mobile Registration (DIRBS)?
The Device Identification, Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS) was established by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) under Section 29 of the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act 1996. It is designed to curtail illegal mobile smuggling, protect intellectual property, ensure counterfeit-free devices, and safeguard consumer security against phone theft and cloning.
Every cellular mobile device (smartphones, feature phones, 4G Wi-Fi dongles, and tablets with SIM slots) connected to Pakistani telecom operators (Jazz, Zong, Telenor, Ufone) must be registered in the central DIRBS registry and cleared with Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) customs duty.
3 Methods to Register an Imported Phone with PTA
DIRBS Web Portal Online
Visit dirbs.pta.gov.pk, create an individual user account, submit your 15-digit IMEI(s), and generate an official 17-digit PSID voucher.
PTA DVS Mobile App
Download the official PTA Device Verification System (DVS) app on Android from Google Play Store to scan phone box barcodes and initiate verification.
Dial USSD *8484#
Dial *8484# directly from your mobile keypad and follow the on-screen USSD prompts to register personal devices using your CNIC or Passport.
Passport vs CNIC Registration: Which One Should You Choose?
Intended for international travelers and overseas Pakistanis returning with personal baggage. Qualifies for subsidized customs duty, reduced regulatory duty, and saves between Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 30,000 compared to CNIC on flagship devices.
Requirement: Must have valid foreign entry immigration stamp within 60 days.Standard route for local Pakistani residents who purchased an imported non-PTA device locally or do not possess recent international travel stamps. Subject to full standard FBR regulatory duty, sales tax, and mobile levy.
Allowance: Up to 5 mobile devices can be registered per CNIC per calendar year.120-Day Free Temporary Registration for Overseas Pakistanis & Tourists
If you are an expatriate Pakistani, NICOP holder, or foreign tourist visiting Pakistan on vacation, you do not need to pay permanent customs duty. PTA provides the TTRS portal allowing you to register and use your personal smartphone for up to 120 days completely tax-free per international trip.
Timeline, 60-Day Grace Period & PSID Payment Steps
From the exact day a Pakistani SIM is inserted into an unregistered device, you have a 60-calendar-day timer. The phone operates normally during this window.
Log into dirbs.pta.gov.pk, input IMEI 1 and IMEI 2 (for dual-SIM phones), and receive your official FBR PSID payment voucher with 30-day validity.
Pay the PSID via any banking app (1Link / GOP Tax Payments), ATM, or Easypaisa/JazzCash. FBR sends clearance to DIRBS, restoring network connectivity within 24 hours.
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PTA Mobile Tax Check Online →
Instant duty calculation for iPhone 16/15, Samsung, and Android.
IMEI VerificationPTA Mobile IMEI Check (8484) →
Verify device compliance before buying or paying customs duty.
SIM VerificationPTA SIM Information System (*8888#) →
Check total registered SIMs and biometric limits on your CNIC.
Frequently Asked Questions (PTA Mobile Registration)
How do I register my mobile with PTA in Pakistan?
To register your mobile with PTA: (1) Find your 15-digit IMEI by dialing *#06#, (2) Log in to the official DIRBS portal at dirbs.pta.gov.pk or use the PTA DVS app, (3) Submit your CNIC or Passport details with device IMEIs to generate a 17-digit PSID code, and (4) Pay the tax via any mobile banking app or ATM under 1Link FBR/GOP Tax Payments. Your device will be approved within 24 hours.
Can I do PTA mobile registration online free of cost?
PTA mobile registration is only free for Overseas Pakistanis and foreign tourists staying up to 120 days per visit via the Temporary Mobile Registration System (TTRS at dirbs.pta.gov.pk/ttrs). For local residents and permanent use, statutory FBR customs duties and taxes apply based on the phone’s USD valuation.
What is the grace period before an unregistered mobile phone gets blocked by PTA?
When a local Pakistani SIM card is inserted into an unregistered device for the first time, PTA DIRBS grants a statutory 60-day grace period. If customs tax is not paid within 60 days, all local SIM signals are automatically blocked until payment is completed.
What is the difference between registering on a Passport vs CNIC?
Registering a phone on a valid Passport with recent international arrival immigration stamps qualifies for passenger baggage concessions with lower customs duty and reduced regulatory duty. Registering on a CNIC is classified as local commercial importation and carries higher regulatory duty and taxes.
How do I check if my mobile is already PTA approved?
Dial *#06# to get your 15-digit IMEI number, then send it via free SMS to 8484 from any Pakistani SIM, or enter it online at dirbs.pta.gov.pk. You will instantly receive a response indicating 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) Official Portal: https://pta.gov.pk/Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Baggage & Device Import Rules: https://fbr.gov.pk/1Link Official Bill Payment System: https://1link.net.pk/