iPhone 13 Pro Max PTA Tax and Others 2025

PTA taxes on iPhones have been a matter of concern for many. For some iPhone models, the taxes are nearly half of their market price, while for others, the taxes are even higher than their market price. I have already brought to the PTA taxes on the iPhone 16, iPhone 15, iPhone 14, and iPhone 11, now, I am going to show you the PTA taxes on iPhone 13 Pro Max & others in 2025. 

The amount of tax you will need to pay depends on the method you choose for obtaining approval. If you opt for approval using your CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card), the cost will be higher. On the other hand, if you’re returning from abroad with a valid passport & visa, you may be able to save some money on the approval process. To provide you with a clear understanding, we’ve outlined the taxes you’ll need to pay in both scenarios.

Here are the iPhone 13 all models’ PTA taxes when using a passport for approval.

iPhone 13 PTA Tax (On Passport)

The following table shows the PTA taxes on the iPhone 13 Pro Max and other models if you opt for passport-based approval.

iPhone 13 PTA Tax (On CNIC)

If you want to use your CNIC for tax payment, here are the iPhone 13 Pro Max PTA tax & the taxes for the models.

The amounts mentioned here are approximate. The actual taxes may vary.

As I told you earlier, the PTA tax on some iPhone models is equal to or even more than the market price of that phone. Let’s take the example of the iPhone 13 Pro; its average market price ranges from Rs. 125,000 to Rs. 145,000. Guess what? It’s PTA tax on the CNIC is nearly Rs. 128,800 (almost the same as the phone’s market price). So, you can buy various iPhone 13 models (PTA approved) available on OLX at affordable prices. But remember to check the PTA status of your phone before buying it to avoid any fraud.

Overseas Pakistanis and Foreign Nationals Are Exempted from PTA Taxes?

An important update is that overseas Pakistanis no longer need to pay PTA taxes to register their mobile phones. The recently introduced temporary mobile registration service grants overseas Pakistanis and foreign visitors in Pakistan a 120-day period for registering their mobile devices without incurring any duties or taxes. During this time, these individuals can utilize local mobile networks on their phones.

Keep Reading: 120 Days of Freedom! No PTA Taxes on Mobile Phone Registration for International Visitors!

A Detailed Guide for PTA Mobile Registration

Conclusion

Obtaining PTA approval is crucial for iPhone users who want to use SIM services on their mobiles. I have shown you PTA taxes on iPhone 13 Pro Max & other models (both on CNIC & Passport). So, you are more informed now to obtain PTA approval for your iPhone. You can watch the video or visit the above-mentioned blog to understand the PTA approval process and how to enable SIM functionality. 

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