FBR to Imposes Restriction on Passengers bringing items worth more than 1,200 dollars when arriving from abroad. As part of this new policy, the FBR aims to regulate the import of goods by travelers & ensure compliance with the set limits. Consequently, passengers will face penalties if they attempt to bring in items exceeding this value.
FBR Imposes Strict Restrictions on Passengers Arriving from Abroad
New Rules for Incoming Travelers
FBR Impose Restriction on passengers arriving in Pakistan from abroad. The new regulations will not allow travelers to bring items exceeding the value of 1,200 dollars.
FBR Limit on Commercial Items & Mobile Phones
The latest decision restricts travelers coming to Pakistan from carrying commercial items & excessive mobile phones. The airport will confiscate any items considered commercial & exceeding the set value.
FBR Details of the New Policy
The FBR has decided to limit the quantity of goods, including mobile phones, that travelers can bring into Pakistan under the baggage scheme. As a result, travelers will face restrictions on the number of items they can carry. Moreover, the FBR aims to control the influx of commercial goods through these new regulations. It will classify items valued over 1,200 dollars as commercial goods, & travelers will face penalties for bringing them in. The airport will seize such items.
FBR Baggage Scheme Amendments
The FBR has drafted changes to the 2006 Baggage Rules & opened it for stakeholder review, with feedback required within seven days. If stakeholders do not provide feedback by the deadline, then the authorities will implement the proposed rules through a Gazette notification. In addition, failure to submit feedback on time will result in the immediate enforcement of the new regulations. Therefore, it is crucial for stakeholders to respond within the given timeframe.
FBR Mobile Phone Limitations
Under the new baggage scheme, travelers can bring only one mobile phone for personal use. Authorities will confiscate any additional phones. The FBR has clarified that it will permanently seize items exceeding 1,200 dollars in value, and no duties, taxes, or penalties will allow their release.
The new regulations are part of a broader effort by the FBR to curb the import of commercial goods by individual travelers, ensuring that the flow of goods remains within legal limits.
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