PTA Mobile Phone Tax Rates: Passport vs CNIC – January 2026

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) allows overseas Pakistanis and international travelers to register their mobile phones in Pakistan by paying required duties and taxes. Registration is done through the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) using the Device Identification Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS).

What is DIRBS?

DIRBS is a system that helps identify non-compliant mobile devices on Pakistani networks. It automatically registers phones that meet PTA rules and blocks devices that do not comply.

How to Register

Users can register their phones using either:

• Passport (for international travelers)

• CNIC (for Pakistani residents)

The tax and duty rates depend on the device’s cost and the document used for registration.

PTA Tax Rates Using Passport

For phones registered within 60 days of arrival:

• Up to $30 → Rs 430

• $30–$100 → Rs 3,200

• $100–$200 → Rs 9,580

• $200–$350 → Rs 12,200 + 17% sales tax

• $350–$500 → Rs 17,800 + 17% sales tax

• Over $500 → Rs 27,600 + 17% sales tax

PTA Tax Rates Using CNIC

For Pakistani residents registering phones with CNIC:

• Up to $30 → Rs 550

• $30–$100 → Rs 4,323

• $100–$200 → Rs 11,561

• $200–$350 → Rs 14,661 + 17% sales tax

• $350–$500 → Rs 23,420 + 17% sales tax

• Over $500 → Rs 37,007 + 17% sales tax

This system ensures that all mobile devices on Pakistani networks are legal and compliant, helping maintain security and fairness in the telecom sector.

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