Tech Desk 
Sep 14, 2025
An undated image of the Samsung Galaxy S24. — Samsung
If you are thinking of getting a Samsung phone in 2025 or bringing one back with you from abroad, you should be aware of the PTA tax charged on Samsung mobiles in Pakistan.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) requires every imported phone to be registered via the DIRBS system before use on local networks.
PTA tax on Samsung phone 2025 registration deadline
The tax is charged by model and needs to be paid within a time frame to avoid blocking. If you are registering using a passport, you have 30 days from the phone's arrival in Pakistan, and for CNIC (ID card) users, you have 60 days to register.
PTA tax on Samsung phone 2025
In this guide, Gadinsider will help you calculate the exact PTA tax on all Samsung models in 2025, so you can plan your purchase budget accordingly.
Samsung Galaxy S21
| Models | PTA Tax on Passport | PTA Tax on CNIC |
| Samsung S21 | Rs67,337 | Rs80,131 |
| Samsung S21 Plus | Rs79,089 | Rs94,116 |
| Samsung S21 Ultra | Rs96,967 | Rs115,390 |
Samsung Galaxy S23
| Model | PTA Tax on Passport | PTA Tax on CNIC |
| Samsung S23 | Rs107,250 | Rs130,500 |
| Samsung S23 Plus | Rs129,400 | Rs155,250 |
| Samsung S23 Ultra | Rs137,200 | Rs163,900 |
Samsung Galaxy S24
| Model | PTA Tax on Passport | PTA Tax on CNIC |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 | Rs97,500 | Rs120,100 |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus | Rs54,900 | Rs183,800 |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Rs157,850 | Rs186,500 |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | Rs75,200 | Rs95,800 |
Samsung Galaxy S25
| Model | PTA Tax on Passport | PTA Tax on CNIC |
| Samsung S25 | Rs99,499 | Rs120,899 |
| Samsung S25 Plus | Rs96,999 | Rs118,500 |
| Samsung S25 Ultra | Rs159,500 | Rs188,450 |
