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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).
PTA Mobile IMEI Check (8484 SMS) →
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.
Related PTA & Civic Services on Pakistan Info Hub
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.
Step-by-Step PTA Mobile Registration & Tax Payment Workflow (DIRBS 2026)
4-stage verified sequence from IMEI extraction to automatic PTA network approval
Dial *#06# for Device IMEI
Dial *#06# on phone dialpad to retrieve 15-digit IMEI 1 and IMEI 2 (for dual SIM devices).
Log in to DIRBS Portal
Visit dirbs.pta.gov.pk to create an account using your CNIC or international travel Passport details.
Generate 17-Digit FBR PSID
Submit IMEIs under Individual COC to calculate exact customs duty and generate a 17-digit 1Link PSID voucher.
Pay via 1Link & PTA Approval
Pay PSID via any mobile banking app, JazzCash, Easypaisa, or ATM under 'GOP/FBR Tax'. Phone unblocks in 24 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions (PTA Mobile Registration)
Essential guidelines on registration steps, free overseas TTRS, 60-day grace period, and passport vs CNIC
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.
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/