Pakistan duty free

The following items may be imported into Pakistan by tourists over the age of 18 without incurring customs duty:
• 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars.
• Personal Items: personal clothing and accessories; toiletries and used electric razors, medals, trophies and prizes bestowed to travellers, an iron and a hair dryer; a mobile phone, a wristwatch, a camera and a video camera, a laptop computer and accessories, a buggy, toys, and a wheelchair.

Additional duty-free allowance (on the first visit in a year after a stay abroad for more than 7 days):
• Tabarrakat (religious gifts) up to US$100.
• Professional tools up to US$500.
• Personal jewellery in reasonable quantity.
• One radio or standard tape recorder.
• One VCP, VCR, VCD, or DVD player.
• Items not exceeding US$500, excluding televisions, deep freezers, refrigerators, microwave ovens, cooking ranges, washing machines, and air conditioners.

Travellers can also purchase items worth up to US$500 from duty-free shops within 60 days of arrival.

Please note that customs regulations can change, so visitors should consult the latest guidelines from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) or contact Pakistani customs authorities before travelling.

Prohibited Imports

Banned imports include alcoholic beverages, counterfeit goods, obscene materials, goods infringing on intellectual property rights, hazardous materials, and fireworks.

This list is not exhaustive. Travellers should consult the official customs website or contact the embassy or consulate near you for the most up-to-date information.

Prohibited Exports

Banned exports include drugs and narcotics, weapons and explosives, endangered wildlife and products.

Restricted exports that require special permission from the government include antiques and cultural artefacts (over 50 years old), and certain precious stones, metals, and high-value jewellery.

This list is not exhaustive. Travellers should consult the official customs website or contact the embassy or consulate near you for the most up-to-date information.