· FBR / PTA slabs
PTA Mobile Tax Calculator
Check the mobile registration tax for any phone in Pakistan — instantly, for both CNIC and Passport. Pick a model or enter the device value to see the full estimated duty.
Your device
Select a phone — or enter its retail value in USD.
Select phone model
Enter device value
Brand
Model
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Use the phone's USD launch / retail price. PKR equivalent at ~Rs /$.
Registration type
CNIC
Pakistani national
Passport
Overseas / within 60 days
Estimated PTA tax ·
On CNIC
On Passport
Registering on Passport saves you vs CNIC on this device.
What's included
Fixed duty & taxes
Total payable
Estimates only. PTA registration tax varies and is set by FBR/PTA. Verify the official current amount for your device on the FBR DIRBS portal (or SMS your IMEI to 8484) before purchase.
FY tax slabs ·
Mobile registration tax by device value. Your current bracket is highlighted.
Device value (USD)
Tax on CNIC
Tax on Passport
Your device
How to register & pay
Pay within 60 days of inserting a Pakistani SIM, or the device gets blocked on all networks.
Insert your SIM
Put a Pakistani SIM into the new device. You have 60 days before the IMEI is blocked on local networks.
Register the IMEI
SMS your IMEI to 8484, or open the DIRBS portal and create a Device Verification System (DVS) request.
Pay the tax
Generate a PSID and pay the registration tax at any bank, ATM, or mobile wallet using the PSID.
Stay connected
Once paid and approved, the IMEI is whitelisted and your phone keeps working on all networks.
Good to know
60-day grace period
A device works for ~60 days on a Pakistani SIM before it must be registered, after which it is blocked.
Passport is cheaper
Registering within 60 days of arrival on a passport is usually cheaper than registering on CNIC.
Tax is per device
PTA registration tax is charged once per IMEI, not per SIM. Dual-SIM phones have two IMEIs.
Tax is set by FBR/PTA
Slabs are revised periodically with the federal budget; always confirm the current amount before paying.
Pay via PSID
You pay using a PSID through banks, ATMs, or wallets — never to an individual or unofficial agent.
Frequently asked
What is PTA mobile tax?
It is a one-time registration tax (duty + sales tax + withholding) charged by FBR/PTA to legally use an imported phone on Pakistani networks.
CNIC or passport — which is cheaper?
For most brackets, registering on a passport (within 60 days of arrival) costs less than registering on CNIC. The calculator shows both so you can compare.
How long can I use a phone before registering?
Roughly 60 days after inserting a Pakistani SIM. After that the IMEI is blocked until the tax is paid.
How do I check my exact tax?
SMS your IMEI to 8484 or use the FBR DIRBS portal. The amounts here are estimates to help you plan.
Where do I pay?
Generate a PSID on the DIRBS portal and pay at any bank, ATM, or mobile wallet. Never pay an individual.
Are these figures official?
No. They are indicative estimates and are admin-editable. Always verify the current official amount before purchase.