The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has introduced a temporary mobile phone registration facility for overseas Pakistanis and foreign visitors to Pakistan.
Under this service, eligible visitors can use their mobile phones in Pakistan for up to 120 days without paying taxes to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on their devices.
According to the PTA, the service is free, and registration is completed through its Temporary Mobile Registration System.
Users can access the system through the Device Identification Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS) online portal.
How can visitors apply for temporary mobile registration?
Applicants can visit the official PTA DIRBS portal at https://dirbs.pta.gov.pk/drs/login to apply for temporary registration: Click here.
First, create an account and select the option titled “Temporary Registration for Overseas Pakistanis and Foreign Nationals”.
Overseas Pakistanis must provide their CNIC or NICOP number along with passport details that match their immigration records. Foreign visitors must enter their passport details.
After verifying their account through email or SMS, applicants can log in and enter their phone’s International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number.
Users can find their IMEI number by dialling *#06# on their mobile phones. They must also state whether their device supports a single SIM or dual SIM.
What details are required to complete the process?
Applicants must provide a Pakistani mobile number registered in their name. They must then select their mobile network operator and submit the application.
The process also requires verification through a one-time password (OTP).
Once the information is verified successfully, the mobile device will be registered temporarily under the facility.
How long will the registration remain valid?
The temporary registration will remain valid for up to 120 days during each visit to Pakistan.
