# Facebook monetization in Pakistan: which programmes are open, requirements and payouts

URL: https://which.pk/business/guides/facebook-monetization-pakistan/
Author: Hassam
Updated: 24 Oct 2026

## Summary

As of October 2026, Facebook Stars is the one Meta creator programme that lists Pakistan: you need 500 followers for 30 days in a row, a Page or pro mode profile, and to be 18 or over. Pakistan isn't on Meta's 70-country list for Content Monetization ads, which replaced in-stream ads and Ads on Reels in August 2025, or its 47-country Subscriptions list. Meta says your bank must be in an eligible country too. Banks deduct 5% tax (filers) on creator platform income.

## Key facts

- Facebook Stars: Open to Pakistan, 500 followers
- Content Monetization ads: Pakistan not listed (70 countries)
- Subscriptions: Pakistan not listed (47 countries)
- Bank tax (s.154B): 5% filer, 10% non-filer

**Facebook monetization in Pakistan works through one Meta programme, as of October 2026: Facebook Stars.** Pakistan is on Meta's Stars list, and you need **500 followers** for 30 days in a row. Pakistan isn't on Meta's list for **Content Monetization** ads, the programme that replaced in-stream ads and Ads on Reels, or for **Subscriptions**. Brand deals, where a business pays you, sit outside these lists. Since July 2026 banks deduct **5% tax** on creator platform income for filers.

**Meta programmes that list Pakistan:** Stars only (Content Monetization: 70 countries, not Pakistan. Subscriptions: 47 countries, not Pakistan. Meta Business Help Center, checked 24 Oct 2026.)

## Is Facebook monetization available in Pakistan?

Here is each way Facebook pays creators, from Meta's own help pages (checked 24 October 2026):

| Programme | What it pays for | Pakistan? | Main requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Stars** | Fans buy Stars and send them on your posts, reels and lives | **Yes**, on Meta's list | 500 followers for 30 days |
| **Content Monetization** | Ads and performance of reels, photos, stories and text posts | **No**, not on the 70-country list | Invite only |
| **Subscriptions** | Monthly fan payments for exclusive content | **No**, not on the 47-country list | 5,000 followers |
| In-stream ads, Ads on Reels | Ads inside videos | **Ended for everyone** on 31 Aug 2025 | Replaced by Content Monetization |
| Branded content | A brand pays you to feature it | Your own deal with the brand | Access to the branded content tool |

Meta's Content Monetization list includes India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, but not Pakistan. Urdu is on its list of supported languages. That doesn't help a creator who lives in Pakistan, because the rule is about **where you live**, not the language you post in.

## What are the Facebook Stars requirements in Pakistan?

Meta's eligibility page asks for all of these:

- **500 followers** for at least **30 consecutive days**
- age **18** or over
- a **Page** or a profile in **professional mode** (an ordinary profile can't earn)
- live in a country where Stars is available: **Pakistan is on the list**
- follow the Community Standards, Partner Monetization Policies and Content Monetization Policies
- agree to the Stars terms

Accounts that mainly post content focused on children can't earn from Stars. Meta pays you based on the number of Stars you receive, once you finish payment setup. Stars was launched for Pakistani creators in **December 2022**, Digital Rights Monitor reported, and Meta said then it was open to all eligible creators in Pakistan.

## Why can't Pakistani pages get Content Monetization?

Because Meta's rules tie it to your country. Its Partner Monetization Policies say you must **reside in an eligible country** where the product is available. The **financial entities connected to your account** must also be in an eligible country. Meta says you can lose monetization if either location changes to one that doesn't qualify.

In-stream ads, Ads on Reels and the Performance Bonus Program **ended on 31 August 2025**. Eligible creators were invited to Content Monetization instead, which is **invite-only**. In-stream ads for Live also ended on 15 June 2026.

**A foreign bank account doesn't make you eligible:** In March 2025 Pakistani creators told Daily Pakistan they had lost in-stream ads, reel ads and photo earnings. They said they were being told to link bank and tax details from the US, UK or UAE. Meta made no statement. Meta's policy tests both where you live and where your bank is. If you live in Pakistan, a foreign account doesn't pass the first test.

Meta also warns that real invites only arrive through the Facebook app, email, Meta Business Suite or the Professional dashboard. Don't click "monetization invite" links sent in Messenger or by strangers.

## What are the Facebook monetization requirements in 2026?

Every programme first needs you to pass Meta's **Partner Monetization Policies**. In short:

- at least **30 days** of established presence on Facebook
- public content on a Page, a pro mode profile, an Event or a Group
- no Community Standards breaches, misinformation or clickbait
- not a politician, political party or government agency

Then each programme adds its own rule: 500 followers for Stars, 5,000 for Subscriptions, and an invite for Content Monetization. Content Monetization also needs reels of at least **10 seconds** and may not pay for boosted posts or content in an unsupported language.

## How do I check Facebook monetization eligibility?

- **On a computer**: open **Meta Business Suite**, click **Monetization**, then **View Page eligibility**. You'll see the programmes you can join and those you can't.
- **On a phone**: open the **Professional dashboard** and tap **Monetization**. Eligible programmes show **Ready to set up**.

## How does Facebook pay creators in Pakistan?

Meta's payout setup offers four options: sign into your bank, link a bank account by hand, link PayPal, or link a debit card. **PayPal isn't available in Pakistan** (PayPal's country list, checked 16 October 2026), which leaves a bank account or a debit card. For a bank, Meta asks for the bank's name and country, its SWIFT code, and your account number or IBAN.

| Payout rule (Meta, Oct 2026) | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum balance outside the US | **$100** for wire transfer, **$25** for other methods |
| When you're paid | Around the **21st** of each month, for last month's earnings |
| Without a payout account | Up to **$500** per tool, then earnings stop |
| Deadline to finish setup | **6 months**, or the earnings are forfeited |
| Name check | Your name must match your tax ID |

Outside the US and EU, Meta asks for an ID number issued by a government agency, such as a national ID or passport number. Meta's pages don't say which payout methods appear for Pakistan specifically, so check what the setup screen offers you.

## How much tax is deducted on Facebook income in Pakistan?

Since **1 July 2026**, section 154B makes your bank deduct tax on social media platform income paid to creators:

| Who | Rate (Oct 2026) |
|---|---|
| Filer (on the Active Taxpayers List) | **5%** |
| Non-filer | **10%** |

Profit (30 June 2026) reports that this covers Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok, including money routed through payment providers. For residents the 5% is a **minimum tax**, so you still file a return. See [freelancer tax in Pakistan](/business/guides/freelancer-tax-pakistan/) and [how to become a filer](/business/guides/how-to-become-filer/).

## Can I earn from brand deals on Facebook in Pakistan?

Yes, because the brand pays you, not Meta. Meta's Branded Content Policies say a post that features a business partner for money or free gifts must use the **branded content tool**, tagging the partner with their permission. Only accounts with access to that tool can post branded content. You agree the price and payment method with the brand, and a foreign brand's payment reaches you like any [payment from abroad](/business/guides/freelancer-payment-methods-pakistan/).

To sell your own products instead, see [selling on Instagram and Facebook in Pakistan](/business/guides/sell-on-instagram-facebook-pakistan/).

More guides: [TikTok earning in Pakistan](/business/guides/tiktok-earning-pakistan/), [YouTube and AdSense payment](/business/guides/youtube-adsense-payment-pakistan/), [how to earn money online in Pakistan](/business/guides/earn-money-online-pakistan/), [PayPal in Pakistan](/business/guides/paypal-in-pakistan/), [E-commerce & IT Export](/business/ecommerce-it-export/).

## Questions people ask

### Is Facebook monetization available in Pakistan?

Partly. Stars lists Pakistan, but Content Monetization ads and Subscriptions don't, on Meta's own country lists checked on 24 October 2026.

### What are the requirements for Facebook monetization in Pakistan?

For Stars: 500 followers for at least 30 days in a row, age 18 or over, a Page or pro mode profile, living in a Stars country (Pakistan is one), and following Meta's monetization policies.

### Can I use a foreign bank account to get Facebook ad earnings in Pakistan?

Meta's Partner Monetization Policies say you must live in an eligible country and the bank linked to your account must be in one too. A foreign account doesn't change where you live, and Meta says you can lose monetization if the locations don't qualify.

### How do I check my Facebook monetization eligibility?

On a computer, open Meta Business Suite, then Monetization, then View Page eligibility. On a phone, go to the Professional dashboard and tap Monetization.

### How much tax is deducted on Facebook earnings in Pakistan?

Since 1 July 2026 banks deduct 5% for filers and 10% for non-filers under section 154B on social media platform income paid to creators.

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