PTA Mobile Tax Calculator 2026

Use this free PTA Mobile Tax Calculator to check the exact PTA tax on any phone in Pakistan for 2026. Search your model — iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, Xiaomi and more — to see the PTA approved charges for both CNIC and Passport registration in Pakistani Rupees, based on the current FBR customs valuation and PTA duty slabs.

Need the iPhone 12 Pro Max PTA tax, Samsung S24 Ultra PTA charges, or a quick PTA tax by IMEI estimate? Pick your device below for a verified figure in seconds, then follow the steps to register it on the PTA DIRBS portal.


Start typing a brand or model to see instant PTA charges.


Passport (within 60 days of arrival) charges are lower than CNIC registration.


We estimate PTA tax from the FBR USD duty brackets when a model is not in our list.

 

 

PTA Tax on Passport
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PTA Tax on CNIC
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These PTA approved charges are indicative estimates based on FBR/PTA duty brackets for tax year 2025–2026. Final PTA approval charges are confirmed on the official DIRBS portal at the time of registration.

How to Use the PTA Tax Calculator

1

Search your model

Type your phone name — for example iPhone 14 Pro Max or Samsung S22 Ultra — and pick it from the list.

2

Choose registration type

Switch between Passport (within 60 days) and CNIC to compare the PTA charges for each method.

3

Get instant charges

See the exact PTA approved charges in PKR, then copy or share the calculation with one tap.

How PTA Mobile Tax Is Calculated in Pakistan

PTA does not set an arbitrary figure. Your PTA approved charges are built from the device’s customs value (C&F) assessed by the FBR, plus regulatory duty, sales tax, income tax (withholding), IT duty and the mobile levy. Because the FBR valuation is set in US Dollars, the final rupee amount moves with the exchange rate and the FBR valuation rulings, which is why used-phone tax fell after the January 2026 revision.

For any device that is not individually listed, PTA tax is charged on the C&F value slab it falls into:

Device Value (C&F, USD) PTA Tax on Passport PTA Tax on CNIC
Up to $30 ₨ 1,000 ₨ 1,500
$30 – $100 ₨ 3,200 ₨ 4,323
$100 – $200 ₨ 9,580 ₨ 11,561
$200 – $350 ₨ 39,500 ₨ 49,000
$350 – $500 ₨ 57,000 ₨ 68,000
Above $500 ₨ 107,300 ₨ 130,700

Enter a device’s USD price in the calculator’s optional field to estimate tax from these slabs when your exact model is not listed.

CNIC vs. Passport PTA Registration: What’s the Difference?

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) lets overseas Pakistanis and travellers register imported phones two ways, and the PTA approval charges differ significantly between them:

  • Passport (within 60 days): If you register on your passport within 60 days of arriving in Pakistan, you pay the lower duty slab. This is the cheapest route for iPhone PTA charges and is ideal for travellers.
  • CNIC Registration: Registering on your CNIC (or after the 60-day window) applies the higher tax bracket — used by most local buyers of imported or used devices.

For premium models such as the iPhone 13 Pro Max PTA approval charges or iPhone 12 Pro PTA charges, the gap between passport and CNIC registration can run into tens of thousands of rupees, so always compare both before you register.

How to Check PTA Tax by IMEI and Register on DIRBS

Your phone’s tax is tied to its IMEI. Before you pay, check the IMEI and confirm the device’s status, then register and pay through PTA’s DIRBS system:

  1. Find your IMEI: dial *#06# to display the IMEI number(s) for your device.
  2. Check PTA status by IMEI: send the IMEI in an SMS to 8484, or dial *8484#, to see whether the phone is already compliant or needs registration.
  3. Create a DIRBS account: sign up on the official PTA DIRBS portal (dirbs.pta.gov.pk) using your passport or CNIC.
  4. Add the device and generate a PSID: enter the IMEI, confirm the tax shown, and generate a PSID.
  5. Pay the PTA tax: pay the PSID through your bank app, ATM, or a mobile wallet such as JazzCash or Easypaisa.
  6. Confirmation: once payment clears, PTA whitelists your IMEI and the phone stays connected on every network.

PTA Tax for Overseas Pakistanis, Tourists and Filers

Overseas Pakistanis and travellers get one free temporary registration per entry, letting one phone work on a local SIM for up to 60 days before it must be registered. Registering on your passport within those 60 days always applies the lower duty slab, which is why passport registration is the cheapest route for imported phones.

Foreign tourists can use their international phone on roaming, or on a local SIM for 60 days, without paying PTA tax — duty only applies once you register a device long-term on a CNIC or passport.

PTA tax is the same whether you are a filer or non-filer on the customs, regulatory and sales-tax portions. The only difference is the withholding income-tax line, where non-filers pay a little more — a few hundred rupees on budget phones and a larger gap on flagships. Being a tax filer is still the cheaper option.

iPhone PTA Tax – All Models (2026)

Complete list of iPhone PTA charges for every model from iPhone 11 to iPhone 17 Pro Max. These PTA approved charges reflect current FBR customs valuation for new devices registered on passport (within 60 days) or CNIC.

Model Passport (PKR) CNIC (PKR)
iPhone 17 Pro Max ₨182,710 ₨213,631
iPhone 17 Pro ₨172,789 ₨210,317
iPhone 17 Air ₨151,322 ₨175,949
iPhone 17 ₨128,766 ₨154,293
iPhone 16 Pro Max ₨182,710 ₨213,631
iPhone 16 Pro ₨168,789 ₨198,317
iPhone 16 Plus ₨135,322 ₨161,949
iPhone 16 ₨128,766 ₨154,293
iPhone 15 Pro Max ₨148,500 ₨176,000
iPhone 15 Pro ₨135,300 ₨161,480
iPhone 15 Plus ₨118,500 ₨143,000
iPhone 15 ₨111,000 ₨134,750
iPhone 14 Pro Max ₨131,130 ₨156,893
iPhone 14 Pro ₨122,275 ₨147,153
iPhone 14 Plus ₨113,075 ₨137,033
iPhone 14 ₨107,325 ₨130,708
iPhone 13 Pro Max ₨110,373 ₨137,873
iPhone 13 Pro ₨105,658 ₨128,874
iPhone 13 ₨90,880 ₨118,380
iPhone 13 Mini ₨86,165 ₨107,432
iPhone 12 Pro Max ₨88,000 ₨108,000
iPhone 12 Pro ₨80,000 ₨98,000
iPhone 12 ₨72,000 ₨88,000
iPhone 11 Pro Max ₨70,000 ₨86,000
iPhone 11 Pro ₨64,000 ₨79,000
iPhone 11 ₨58,000 ₨73,000
iPhone XS Max ₨50,000 ₨62,000
iPhone X / XS / XR ₨44,000 ₨55,000

Samsung Galaxy PTA Tax – All Models (2026)

Full Samsung PTA charges table covering Galaxy S22 through S26 Ultra, Z Fold/Flip, and A-series. Whether you need PTA charges for Samsung S24 Ultra or the budget Galaxy A25, these are the current registration fees.

Model Passport (PKR) CNIC (PKR)
Galaxy S26 Ultra ₨201,264 ₨235,000
Galaxy S26+ ₨175,000 ₨205,000
Galaxy S26 ₨169,485 ₨199,000
Galaxy S25 Ultra ₨159,500 ₨188,450
Galaxy S25+ ₨145,000 ₨172,000
Galaxy S25 ₨110,000 ₨132,000
Galaxy Z Fold 6 ₨178,000 ₨210,000
Galaxy Z Flip 6 ₨98,000 ₨116,000
Galaxy A55 5G ₨38,000 ₨44,000
Galaxy A35 5G ₨28,000 ₨32,500
Galaxy A25 ₨16,000 ₨18,500
Galaxy S24 Ultra ₨158,000 ₨186,450
Galaxy S24+ ₨140,000 ₨168,000
Galaxy S24 ₨105,000 ₨128,000
Galaxy S23 Ultra ₨137,650 ₨164,065
Galaxy S23+ ₨129,580 ₨155,188
Galaxy S23 ₨100,000 ₨122,000
Galaxy S22 Ultra ₨106,580 ₨129,888
Galaxy S22+ ₨92,980 ₨114,928
Galaxy S22 ₨91,280 ₨113,058

Google Pixel, OnePlus, Xiaomi & Other Brands – PTA Tax (2026)

PTA registration charges for Google Pixel, OnePlus, Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO, OPPO, Vivo, Nothing Phone, Motorola, Realme, Honor, Infinix, Tecno, and Huawei devices.

Model Passport (PKR) CNIC (PKR)
Pixel 10 Pro XL ₨125,000 ₨148,000
Pixel 9 Pro XL ₨118,000 ₨140,000
Pixel 9 Pro ₨105,000 ₨124,000
Pixel 9 ₨88,000 ₨104,000
Pixel 9a ₨52,000 ₨62,000
Pixel 8 Pro ₨34,000 ₨38,500
Pixel 8 ₨28,000 ₨32,000
Pixel 8a ₨24,000 ₨28,000
Pixel 7 Pro ₨22,000 ₨25,000
OnePlus 13 ₨86,000 ₨102,000
OnePlus 12 ₨28,000 ₨32,000
OnePlus 11 ₨22,000 ₨25,000
Xiaomi 14 Pro ₨72,000 ₨85,000
Xiaomi 14 ₨58,000 ₨69,000
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ ₨32,000 ₨38,000
Redmi Note 14 Pro ₨28,000 ₨33,000
Redmi Note 13 Pro ₨22,000 ₨26,000
POCO X6 Pro ₨26,000 ₨31,000
POCO F6 ₨32,000 ₨38,000
Find X9 Pro ₨95,000 ₨110,000
Find X8 Pro ₨75,000 ₨88,000
Reno 13 Pro ₨42,000 ₨50,000
Reno 13 ₨38,000 ₨45,000
A3 Pro ₨18,000 ₨22,000
X200 Pro ₨72,000 ₨85,000
X200 ₨58,000 ₨68,000
V40 Pro ₨38,000 ₨45,000
V40 ₨28,000 ₨33,000
Y200e ₨14,000 ₨17,000
Nothing Phone (3) ₨68,000 ₨80,000
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro ₨42,000 ₨50,000
Nothing Phone (3a) ₨35,000 ₨42,000
Nothing Phone (2a) ₨32,000 ₨38,000
Nothing Phone (2) ₨28,000 ₨33,000
CMF Phone 1 ₨16,000 ₨19,000
Edge 50 Ultra ₨52,000 ₨62,000
Edge 50 Pro ₨36,000 ₨42,000
Moto G85 ₨18,000 ₨22,000
GT 7 Pro ₨48,000 ₨57,000
13 Pro+ ₨32,000 ₨38,000
12 Pro ₨24,000 ₨28,000
C67 ₨10,000 ₨12,000
Magic 7 Pro ₨65,000 ₨77,000
200 Pro ₨42,000 ₨50,000
X9b ₨22,000 ₨26,000
Zero 40 5G ₨28,000 ₨33,000
Note 40 Pro ₨18,000 ₨22,000
Hot 50 Pro+ ₨12,000 ₨14,000
Phantom X2 Pro ₨32,000 ₨38,000
Camon 30 Pro ₨22,000 ₨26,000
Spark 20 Pro+ ₨12,000 ₨14,000
Pura 70 Ultra ₨85,000 ₨100,000
Nova 12 Ultra ₨42,000 ₨50,000
Nova 12i ₨18,000 ₨22,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the PTA tax on iPhone 12 Pro Max?
The iPhone 12 Pro Max PTA tax is approximately ₨88,000 on passport and ₨108,000 on CNIC registration, based on the current FBR customs valuation for new devices. Enter the model in the calculator above for the live figure.
What are the PTA charges for iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone 13 Pro Max?
The iPhone 14 Pro Max PTA charges are approximately ₨131,130 on passport and ₨156,893 on CNIC. The iPhone 13 Pro Max PTA approval charges are approximately ₨110,373 on passport and ₨137,873 on CNIC.
What is the PTA tax on Samsung S24 Ultra and S22 Ultra?
Samsung S24 Ultra PTA charges are roughly ₨158,000 on passport and ₨186,450 on CNIC. The Samsung S22 Ultra PTA tax is about ₨106,580 on passport and ₨129,888 on CNIC.
How can I check PTA tax by IMEI?
Dial *#06# to get your IMEI, then send it to 8484 to see your device’s PTA status. To check the payable PTA tax by IMEI, look up the exact model in the calculator above — the tax is tied to the device’s FBR valuation, which maps to its IMEI.
Is PTA tax a one-time payment?
Yes. PTA tax is paid once per device (per IMEI). After the payment clears and PTA whitelists the IMEI, the phone stays registered permanently on all Pakistani networks — there is no annual renewal.
How long can I use an imported phone before registering?
An imported phone works on a local SIM for up to 60 days. Register on your passport within those 60 days to keep the lower duty slab; after the window the higher CNIC bracket applies and the device may be blocked until registered.
Does PTA tax change with the dollar rate?
Yes. FBR sets each device’s customs value in US Dollars, so the rupee tax rises or falls with the exchange rate and with FBR valuation rulings. This is why used-phone PTA tax dropped after the January 2026 valuation revision.
Is PTA tax different for filers and non-filers?
The customs duty, regulatory duty and sales tax are identical for both. Only the withholding income-tax portion is higher for non-filers — a small gap on budget phones and a larger one on flagships. Filers pay slightly less overall.
Can overseas Pakistanis register a phone for free?
Overseas Pakistanis and travellers get one free temporary registration per entry, so one phone runs on a local SIM for 60 days. Beyond that, or for additional devices, PTA tax applies — registering on your passport within 60 days gives the lowest rate.
Can I pay PTA tax in installments?
PTA tax is generally paid as a single PSID payment. Some banks and mobile wallets offer their own EMI or credit-card installment options on that payment, but PTA does not split the duty into official installments.
My phone model is not in the calculator — how do I estimate the tax?
Enter the device’s approximate price in USD in the calculator’s optional field. It estimates the PTA tax from the FBR C&F value slabs for both passport and CNIC registration.

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