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Removal of PCR Test by Pakistan

Pakistan COVID SOPs

The Government of Pakistan has revised its policy regarding COVID and Negativ PCR Test for travellers to Pakistan, which will be effective from 24-02-2022. Following health / testing protocol will be applicable to all passangers travelling to Pakistan:-

a. Pre-boarding Negative PCR has been abolished for fully vaccinated travellers to Pakistan. However, non-vaccinated person over 12 years will require pre-boarding Negative PCR (72 hours old).

b. Mandatory full vaccination for all inbound passangers is required except those exempted in special circumstances by Government of Pakistan mentioned vide its letter No. 801/A/Ops III/NCOC-01, dated 06 January, 2022. Click here to see the detail of the letter.

c. Passengers below 12 years of age are exempted from mandatory vaccination.

d. Passengers between 12-18 years of age are allowed to travel without mandatory vaccination till 31 March, 2022.

e. RAT (Rapid Antigen Test) on arrival for deportees and non-vaccinated pedestrians at Border Terminal; Positive cases will be quarantined at home for 10 x days.

The above instructions have been issued by National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), Islamabad, Government of Pakistan. Click here to see the official letter.

For updated information regarding COVID in Pakistan – Click Here.

Also check SOP of the airline you are travelling with.

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