Here's how to register mobile phone with PTA online

FBR has issued separate procedures for the registration of the mobile devices brought in by international travellers

Tech Desk - Jan 24, 2026

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In a major move to provide overseas Pakistanis an ease in using their mobile phones easily in the home country without any issue, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in partnership with Federal Investigation Agency (FBR) launched a web-based user interface (UI) application in Device Identification, Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS) for the regularisation and registration of unregistered mobile phones.

With this initiative, individual can pay duties and taxes online rather than standing in long queue on Airport. The FBR has issued separate procedures for the registration of the mobile devices brought in by international travellers, registration of mobile devices by the local applicant, registration of mobile devices imported by individuals through postal service or courier and registration of mobile devices imported illegally through informal channels by local traders.

How to register mobile phone with PTA online?

Click https://dirbs.pta.gov.pk/drs to open Device Registration Portal.
Sign up if you don’t have an account, while if you have an account, then log in to your account.
Select the purpose and User Type (local Pakistani or Foreigner).
Fill the other fields as well including name, phone, email, postal address and passport number.
Now click on the sign-up. You will be sent a confirmation email with a link. By clicking on the link again login window having email id and password will appear. Add your credentials and log in.
Upon logging in, you will be directed to declaration window.
Click on the individual 'COC' on the leftmost corner. You will see two options: Apply for 'COC' and My applications. Click on 'Apply' for COC.
Now you will be directed to the Imei window where you need to enter the phone number and 'IMEI' of your device. You can check the IMEI of your device by dialling *06# from your device dial pad.
Now you will get a text on the mobile number that you have entered. The text that you would receive will show a procedure if tax is to be paid or not.
Once done, you can track your application by clicking on my Application.

Netizens in Pakistan can also register their mobile phones through this online portal; however, they need to pay some amount accordingly whereas, for overseas Pakistani, registration of one mobile is totally free.