Travelling to Pakistan? No 48-hour PCR test for vaccinated passengers – latest travel guidelines explained

Travelling to Pakistan? No 48-hour PCR test for vaccinated passengers – latest travel guidelines explained

Dubai: Fully vaccinated passengers travelling to Pakistan from the UAE do not have to do the mandatory pre-departure COVID-19 PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) test, which is taken within 48 hours of the flight’s departure time. The update was announced by Pakistan’s National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Wednesday, February 23 and comes into effect from February 24. However unvaccinated travellers still have to undergo PCR testing, according to NCOC’s latest announcement. Also, on February 22, updates were announced for passengers travelling from Pakistan, India and some other countries to the UAE, with a rapid PCR test at the departing airport no longer needed for inbound passengers. So if you are planning to travel to Pakistan and are confused about the latest travel guidelines, such as the requirement for COVID-19 testing, vaccination and quarantine in Pakistan, here is a comprehensive guide to keep you up to date. Depending on the status of your COVID-19 vaccination, here are the PCR test requirements as per NCOC’s announcement. • Pre-departure negative PCR test abolished for fully vaccinated inbound travellers. • Mandatory COVID-19 vaccine for all inbound passengers unless they have a valid vaccination exemption form. • Unvaccinated individuals over 12 years require pre-departure