This page was last updated on 16 December, 2021.
At a Glance
Travel Restrictions
Entry For Vaccinated Travelers: Partially Allowed
Vaccination Requirements: Individuals aged 18 and above to be allowed domestic and international air travel only if they are fully vaccinated.
Allowed Vaccines:
Moderna, Pfizer/BioNTech, CanSino, Gamaleya Sputnik V, Oxford/AstraZeneca, Sinopharm (Beijing), Sinovac
Tourist Entry: Partially Allowed
Testing: Negative PCR test is required for all countries.
Quarantine Required: Yes
Quarantine Details: Self-solation for 14 days required for all countries.
Local Restrictions
Lockdown in Effect: Partial
Events: Partially Allowed
Transport: Operational
Shopping: Open
Restaurants and Bars: Fully Open
Detailed Travel Advisory
Published 15.12.2021
1. Passengers arriving from Botswana, Croatia, Eswatini, Hungary, Ireland (Rep.), Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Netherlands, Poland, Slovenia, South Africa, Ukraine, Viet Nam or Zimbabwe are not allowed to enter.
– Until 31 December 2021, this does not apply to nationals of Pakistan.
2. Passengers must have a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated.
– This does not apply to:
– nationals of Pakistan younger than 15 years;
– until 31 January 2022, nationals of Pakistan between 15 and 18 years;
– passengers younger than 18 years who are nationals of a country other than Pakistan;
– passengers who departed Pakistan before 1 October 2021;
– passengers with a medical certificate specifying that the passenger cannot be vaccinated due to medical reasons.
3. Nationals of Pakistan younger than 18 years and older than 14 years must have a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they received at least one dose of the vaccine.
4. Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 48 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The test result must be in Arabic or English.
– This does not apply to:
– passengers younger than 6 years;
– passengers with disabilities.
5. Passengers must download the Pass Track App before boarding and submit their personal details or submit their details at https://passtrack.nitb.gov.pk/ and have a printed confirmation.
– This does not apply to:
– passengers younger than 12 years;
– passengers with disabilities.
6. Passengers arriving from Botswana, Croatia, Eswatini, Hungary, Ireland (Rep.), Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Netherlands, Poland, Slovenia, South Africa, Ukraine, Viet Nam or Zimbabwe are subject to a COVID-19 rapid antigen test upon arrival.
– This does not apply to passengers younger than 6 years.
7. Passengers could be subject to a COVID-19 rapid antigen test upon arrival.
– This does not apply to:
– passengers younger than 6 years;
– passengers arriving from Botswana, Croatia, Eswatini, Hungary, Ireland (Rep.), Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Netherlands, Poland, Slovenia, South Africa, Ukraine, Viet Nam or Zimbabwe.
8. Passengers and airline crew could be subject to quarantine for up to 10 days.
9. Flights to Gwadar (GWD) and Turbat (TUK) are suspended.
Detailed Tourist Information
Avoid non-essential travel.
Security
We advise against all travel to:
the Kashmir region
the former FATA (Federally Administered Tribal Areas)
the districts of Charsadda, Kohat, Tank, Bannu, Lakki, Dera Ismail Khan, Swat, Buner and Lower Dir in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
the city of Peshawar and districts south of the city, including travel on the Peshawar to Chitral road via the Lowari Pass
northern and western Balochistan
travel on the Karakoram Highway between Islamabad and Gilgit
Latest Travel Alert
COVID-19 is still a threat, but with continued public health measures, vaccination and testing, it will be possible to travel internationally. You will need to plan your travel carefully and there are risks.
Department of Foreign Affairs services and practical supports to all Irish Citizens travelling abroad can be found on Travel-dfa.ie
Travel to Pakistan
Passengers arriving in Pakistan are required to present evidence of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 96 hours prior to departure. There is a list of countries exempt from this which is updated every 2 weeks and can be accessed via the Pakistan government COVID-19 website.
Passengers arriving in Pakistan are required to download and register their details on the ‘Pass Track App’ before arrival. If you do not have the App downloaded, you will be asked to complete a health declaration form.
Government guidelines state that all international air passengers travelling to Pakistan are subject to screening for COVID-19 symptoms on arrival. If you present with symptoms, you will be allowed to proceed to your destination but you will be required to have a COVID-19 test within 48 hours of arrival and submit the results of the test to the authorities. If the test is positive you will have to self-isolate in line with Pakistan’s guidelines. Full information on government guidelines for international travellers can be found here.
If you are in Pakistan, you should monitor developments regularly and follow the advice of local authorities. The situation is subject to change at short notice. If you have concerns about future travel plans, please contact your airline. For updated travel information, please see the following links for international airports in Pakistan:
Islamabad Airport (IIAP)
Karachi Airport (KHI)
Lahore Airport (LHE)
General Travel Advice
In May 2019 there were terrorist attacks in Gwadar (Balochistan province) and in Lahore. Fighting has taken place in border regions in recent months and the escalation of hostilities, including to cities cannot be excluded. On 5 August 2019 the Government of India announced constitutional changes regarding the status of Kashmir, further adding to tensions between India and Pakistan. Travellers with essential travel to Pakistan should register their presence on the website of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, avoid border areas and keep their stay to a minimum.
Because there is no Irish Embassy or Consulate in Pakistan, we’re limited in the help we can offer you in an emergency. However, if you need assistance, you can contact the Honorary Consul in Karachi or the Irish Embassy in Ankara.
We suggest you learn as much as you can about Pakistan before your trip from travel agents, tour operators and guide books. The best help is often close at hand so if you have problems when you’re in Pakistan try talking to your local contacts, tour operator representative or hotel management.
Lockdown Details
Public transport has restarted across Pakistan with some restrictions.
Domestic flight operations have restarted at all airports in Pakistan.
Rail and bus travel has also restarted, including inter-city and inter-province travel. However, there are mandatory standard operating procedures for public transport including social distancing and restrictions on numbers of passengers. You must wear a face covering when in public across Pakistan including on public transport, punishable by fine.
Sources
https://www.indiatoday.in/coronavirus-outbreak/story/uk-us-pakistan-new-zealand-japan-countries-put-india-on-international-travel-ban-list-as-second-virus-wave-surges-1793378-2021-04-21
Data Source: covidcontrols.co
