Redmi Phones are always PTA Approved when you buy them from an authorized store like XiaomiSale. All PTA taxes and duties are paid on these box packed smartphones so you do not have to. However, it’s best to check your Redmi mobile PTA status if you purchase it from an unauthorised store online or at market. Read further details.
Redmi phones are popular in Pakistan as Xiaomi launches devices matching the needs and requirements of Pakistan’s consumers. If you are looking for an affordable budget smartphone, you can find options in Redmi A series or Redmi C series. However, for the flagship experience, you have Redmi Note 15 Pro, Redmi Note 14 Pro and more variants. Still, the question comes here is, Are Redmi Phones PTA approved? PTA Tax is a question of interest for many Pakistani smartphone users. People are dealing with iPhone PTA taxes and payments, so the question comes here
Why Don’t You Pay PTA Tax on Redmi Phones?
When you order a Redmi mobile from XiaomiSale or buy it directly from any of our experience stores, you do not have to pay any tax. You will be charged for the price mentioned on the receipt only, and once the phone box is marked as PTA Approved. It’s the reason, all the devices are
- Legally imported
- Tax pre-paid on import before distribution
- Pin packed and unopened products
- Not patched or refurbished
At XiaomiSale, you are getting 100% original and approved Redmi mobiles along with other Xiaomi products like Xiaomi TVs or Gaming monitors as well.
Why is PTA Tax Important?
PTA Tax is an obligatory payment that applies on all the telecom products imported to Pakistan. The registration fee allows you to use the device legally in Pakistan without any trouble. The PTA tax for every device is different and you can check it at the PTA website. Source: https://www.pta.gov.pk/
Are Redmi Phones Non-PTA?
At times you may encounter a few Redmi mobiles that are not PTA approved. In this case, you are unable to use your local SIM in the devices and the rest of features work fine. It happens if you have:
- Purchased a non-PTA phone from an unauthorized store or dealer
- Imported the device personally from abroad
- Got a gifted device came from abroad
- Purchased an international variant of the Redmi phones
Yes, Xiaomi does not release all of its variants in the regional markets. The variants and their specs vary from market to market. There are certain phones which are for the China market only, just like Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and many other variants. If you buy these phones in Pakistan, or get the international variants, then you have to pay PTA Tax for Redmi phones on your own. Moreover, the devices may reflect some compatibility issues. To be safe, always buy from the authorized stores and verify your Redmi products as well.
How to Check the PTA Status of Your Redmi Phone?
Checking your phone for the PTA tax if paid or not is easy and simple. If you haven’t brought the Redmi phone from XiaomiSale, here are the steps to check the device PTA status by IMEI number:
- Check your device IMEI number printed on the box
- If you cannot find the IMEI number then dial *#06# on the phone
- Send your device’s 15-digit IMEI in an SMS to 8484.
- You will get confirmation about the PTA status via SMS.
Alternatively, you can enter the IMEI number on the PTA DIRBS Portal to check its status.
Buy From an Authorized Dealer!
XiaomiSale is the most trusted and authorized Xiaomi Redmi mobile dealer in Pakistan. The online store offers you the doorstep delivery with no charges applied. All the devices are PTA approved and pin packed. You do not have to make any additional payments or pay for registrations for these devices.
FAQs
IMEI valid but PTA tax not paid?
If your IMEI is valid but PTA Tax status is un-paid, you have to pay the PTA registration amount.
Are all Redmi phones in Pakistan PTA approved?
Yes, all legally imported and verified Redmi phones in Pakistan are PTA approved. However, the personal imports, illegal imports, or international refurbished devices are not PTA approved.
Is the PTA tax included in the price of an official Redmi phone?
Redmi phone price in Pakistan is inclusive of tax paid on the device. you do not have to pay any additional tax on its invoice value when purchasing.
