Guide to PTA Mobile Registration for Your New Phone in Pakistan 2025

In Pakistan, buying PTA-approved smartphones has become a standard to avoid buying and selling stolen, smuggled phones, or counterfeit devices if you have recently purchased a new phone from abroad and need to get its verification done.

You can easily do so with the PTA mobile registration methods below. Moreover, you can also find the tax on mobile in Pakistan 2025 with PTA mobile tax list 2025 to know how much tax you must pay.

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued an easy way to get your phone registered with PTA for everyone living in Pakistan.

If you’re not sure how to register mobile with PTA or want to learn how much the FBR mobile tax list is in 2025 in Pakistan is then we’ve listed all the details and methods with which you can register your device with PTA online and find mobile registration fee in Pakistan

PTA Mobile Tax List 2025 – FBR Mobile Tax List 2025 Pakistan

The rate of taxes and duty on new mobile phones in Pakistan varies; however the rate you can find the PTA Tax rate in 2025 value of smartphones, and you can find the PTA mobile tax list and PTA mobile registration tax rate below:

Device value in USDPTA tax (PKR)
Up to $30Rs. 550
$31 to $100Rs. 4,323
$101 to $200Rs. 25,000
$201 to $350Rs. 12,200 + 17% sales tax ad valorem
$351 to $500Rs. 17,800 + 17% sales tax ad valorem
$501 and aboveRs. 36,870 + 17% sales tax ad valorem

Regulatory Duty Rates

RangeRate
$1 to $30PKR 180
$30 to $100PKR 1800
$100 to $200PKR 2700
$200 to $350PKR 3600
$350 to $500PKR 10500
$500+PKR 18500

Sales Tax Rates

RangeRate
$1 to $30PKR 150
$30 to $100PKR 1470
$100 to $200PKR 1870
$200 to $350PKR 1930
$350 to $500PKR 6000
$500+PKR 10300

Withholding Tax (WHT) Rates

RangeRate
$1 to $30PKR 70
$100 to $200PKR 930
$200 to $350PKR 970
$350 to $500PKR 3000
$500+PKR 5200

IT Duty Rate

Tax TypeRate
IT Duty9%

Mobile Levy Rates

RangeRate
PKR 10,000 to 40,000PKR 1000
PKR 40,000 to 80,000PKR 3000
PKR 80,000+PKR 5000

PTA Mobiles Tax List (Updated 2025)

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PTA Mobile iPhone Tax List 2025

iPhone ModelTax Payable on PassportTax Payable on ID Card
Apple iPhone 6 (All Variants)PKR 35,529PKR 40,000
Apple iPhone 6 Plus (All Variants)PKR 35,529PKR 40,000
Apple iPhone 6S (All Variants)PKR 17,280PKR 20,031
Apple iPhone 6S Plus (All Variants)PKR 17,280PKR 20,031
iPhone ModelTax Payable on PassportTax Payable on ID Card
Apple iPhone 7 (All Variants)PKR 40,635PKR 45,766
Apple iPhone 7 Plus (All Variants)PKR 64,036PKR 65,280
iPhone ModelTax Payable on PassportTax Payable on ID Card
Apple iPhone 8 (All Variants)PKR 56,651PKR 67,784
Apple iPhone 8 Plus (All Variants)PKR 58,651PKR 70,016
iPhone ModelCapacityTax Payable on PassportTax Payable on ID Card
Apple iPhone X64GBPKR 68,275PKR 87,753
Apple iPhone X128GBPKR 68,275PKR 87,753

Apple iPhone SE 2020 Tax Rates

iPhone ModelTax Payable on PassportTax Payable on ID Card
Apple iPhone SE 2020 (All Variants)PKR 38,094PKR 47,403

Apple iPhone XR Tax Rates

iPhone ModelTax Payable on PassportTax Payable on ID Card
Apple iPhone XR (All Variants)PKR 40,620PKR 50,128

Apple iPhone SE 2022 Tax Rates

iPhone ModelCapacityTax Payable on PassportTax Payable on ID Card
Apple iPhone SE 202264GBPKR 38,094PKR 47,403
Apple iPhone SE 2022128GBPKR 38,094PKR 47,403
Apple iPhone SE 2022256GBPKR 38,094PKR 47,403

Apple iPhone XS and XS Max Tax Rates

iPhone ModelTax Payable on PassportTax Payable on ID Card
Apple iPhone XS (All Variants)PKR 87,833PKR 109,266
Apple iPhone XS Max (All Variants)PKR 91,110PKR 112,871

Apple iPhone 11 Series Tax Rates

iPhone ModelTax Payable on PassportTax Payable on ID Card
Apple iPhone 11 (All Variants)PKR 67,308PKR 86,689
iPhone 11 Pro (All Variants)PKR 93,180PKR 115,148
iPhone 11 Pro Max (All Variants)PKR 96,860PKR 119,196

Apple iPhone 12 Series Tax Rates

iPhone ModelTax Payable on PassportTax Payable on ID Card
Apple iPhone 12 Mini (All Variants)PKR 75,450PKR 94,078
iPhone 12 (All Variants)PKR 86,165PKR 107,432
iPhone 12 Pro (All Variants)PKR 103,335PKR 125,205
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (All Variants)PKR 107,325PKR 130,708

Apple iPhone 13 Series Tax Rates

iPhone ModelTax Payable on PassportTax Payable on ID Card
Apple iPhone 13 Mini (All Variants)PKR 86,165PKR 107,432
iPhone 13 (All Variants)PKR 90,880PKR 118,380
iPhone 13 Pro (All Variants)PKR 105,658PKR 128,874
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (All Variants)PKR 110,373PKR 137,873
iPhone ModelTax Payable on PassportTax Payable on ID Card
Apple iPhone 14 (All Variants)PKR 107,325PKR 130,708
iPhone 14 Plus (All Variants)PKR 113,075PKR 137,033
iPhone 14 Pro (All Variants)PKR 122,275PKR 147,153
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (All Variants)PKR 131,130PKR 156,893
ModelPTA Tax on PassportPTA Tax on CNIC
Apple iPhone 15 PTA TaxPKR 107,325PKR 130,708
Apple iPhone 15 Plus PTA TaxPKR 113,075PKR 137,033
Apple iPhone 15 Pro PTA TaxPKR 135,300PKR 161,480
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max PTA TaxPKR 148,500PKR 176,000

PTA Mobile Registration and PTA Approved Check Method

You can get your phone approved by PTA by registration to avoid your SIM being blocked by following either of these ways for PTA IMEI registration and verifying with the PTA mobile registration check and PTA-approved check methods below.

How can I register my mobile with PTA?

Even though you can now get PTA-approved phones in Pakistan, if you have purchased a phone from abroad and want its verification done, you first have to find your phone’s IMEI.

And get PTA verification done from either the PTA website or by SMS the IMEI number of your mobile device. You can also be registered by dialing *8484# or visiting this link: https://dirbs.pta.gov.pk/drs for a smooth PTA mobile registration process.

PTA Mobile Registration from Mobile for Free

The PTA mobile registration fee is free; however, you need to pay the tax on your mobile according to the price. If you’re wondering how to register your IMEI number in PTA for free, then you can register your mobile with PTA in three ways:

PTA Phone Registration through SMS Method

  1. Check your phone’s IMEI number from the box of your smartphone
  2.  Press 1 to register your mobile device.
  3. Enter CNIC number and IMEI number to *8484#
  4. You will receive a confirmation by PTA that your phone has been approved
  5. In case your device is stolen against the phone’s IMEI, your phone might get blocked.

PTA Free Mobile Registration 2025 Online

  • You can easily register your phone with PTA for free by visiting https://dirbs.pta.gov.pk/drs/ and filling the login form with all the details
  • If you don’t have your account then you can sign up and register for your phone
  • After completing the details, you will get a confirmation link with which you can log in

PTA Mobile Registration from PTA Mobile Phone App

  • The third method to get the verification done is by downloading the DIRBS Apps for Android or for iPhone which is the official DIRB App by PTA and follow the instructions mentioned.

What are the PTA Approval Charges?

For PTA approved price in Pakistan, the rate depends on the on phone prices and varies a

How to Check if your Phone is PTA Approved

You can check if your mobile phone is PTA approved by sending your IMEI number to the PTA check code: *8484#

PTA Mobile Registration from Overseas

If you’re not in Pakistan currently and want to keep your phone registered from PTA, you must be wondering how to get PTA Mobile Registration for Overseas for free; follow the process for PTA mobile registration for overseas citizens.

  1. Dial *8484# from your mobile phone.
  2.  Press 1 to register your mobile device.
  3. Reply with 2
  4. Enter your IMEI number and Passport number/ CNIC.
  5. Reply with 1 to complete this registration request. Your request will be submitted in PTA.

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2 thoughts on “Guide to PTA Mobile Registration for Your New Phone in Pakistan 2025”

  1. Dear Numan,

    I really appreciate your valuable post.

    What about overseas Pakistan? Are we allowed to exempt ourselves from this by allowing one device per year.

    Reply
    • Dear Arman,
      Thanks a lot for your appreciation.
      No, now they also have to pay taxes within seven days. And it will apply to every passport.

      Reply

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