If you plan to bring an Apple iPhone 15 model (iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, or iPhone 15 Pro Max) from abroad to Pakistan or courier it to your family, you will need to pay the PTA (Pakistan Telecommunication Authority) tax to register the device. Without paying this tax, the phone will not work with any local Pakistani SIM card after 60 days of use in the country.
The PTA tax is calculated based on the device’s value and is mandatory for all imported phones to be used with Pakistani SIMs.
Here’s a breakdown of the approximate PTA tax for the iPhone 15 series as of recent updates:
iPhone 15 Pta Tax
| Model | PTA Tax on Passport | PTA Tax on CNIC |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iPhone 15 PTA Tax | PKR 107,325 | PKR 130,708 |
| Apple iPhone 15 Plus PTA Tax | PKR 113,075 | PKR 137,033 |
| Apple iPhone 15 Pro PTA Tax | PKR 135,300 | PKR 161,480 |
| Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max PTA Tax | PKR 148,500 | PKR 176,000 |
Apple iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro & iPhone 15 Pro Max PTA tax has to be paid within 30 days (in case of PTA Passport registration) and 60 days (in case of CNIC registration).
Did international travelers have to pay PTA Tax on iPhone 15 smartphones?
Yes, international travelers bringing an iPhone 15 (or any other smartphone) into Pakistan must pay the PTA tax if they intend to use the device with a local Pakistani SIM card. Here’s how it works for international travelers:
Key Rules for International Travelers:
- 60-Day Grace Period:
- When you bring an iPhone 15 into Pakistan, you can use it with a local SIM card for 60 days without paying the PTA tax.
- After 60 days, the phone will be blocked from accessing Pakistani mobile networks unless the PTA tax is paid.
- PTA Tax Payment:
- If you want to continue using the phone with a Pakistani SIM after 60 days, you must pay the PTA tax based on the device’s value.
- The tax amount for the iPhone 15 series is significant (e.g., PKR 90,000–170,000 depending on the model).
- Customs Declaration:
- If you declare the iPhone 15 at customs upon arrival, you may be required to pay customs duty in addition to the PTA tax. However, this depends on the customs officer and the value of the device.
- Using Without PTA Tax:
- If you don’t pay the PTA tax, the iPhone 15 will still work on Wi-Fi and with foreign SIM cards, but it will not be able to connect to Pakistani mobile networks after 60 days.
How to Pay PTA Tax:
- You can pay the PTA tax online through the DIRBS (Device Identification, Registration, and Blocking System) portal or at authorized banks.
- You’ll need the device’s IMEI number to complete the process.
