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PakistanLevel 3/4

Level published by the State Department on 15.06.2026 · read 13 October 2026 · source checked daily

Pakistan — official level as of 13 October 2026: Level 3/4 ("Reconsider Travel"), from the U.S. Department of State. Maximum Insurance covers this country: hospital settled directly, unlimited repatriation, USD 1.5M, certificate on payment.

Four official readings
United StatesState Departmentsource ↗Our reference level — the one shown across this site
Is the whole country advised against?Except for imperative reasonsthe whole country is advised against, unless the reason is imperative
Level 3/4 — “Reconsider Travel”
FranceFrance Diplomatiesource ↗Added on top of the U.S. level, under its own rules: red or orange AREAS
Is the whole country advised against?Nono restriction on the whole country+ red areas
our reading: some areas are classified red (formally advised against)
United KingdomFCDOsource ↗Added on top of the U.S. level, under its own rules: travel statuses
Is the whole country advised against?Nono restriction on the whole country+ parts of the country
our reading: all travel advised against to parts of the country · all but essential travel advised against to parts of the country
source reviewed 22 September 2026
SwitzerlandFDFAsource ↗Advisory cited by the Maximum policy
Is the whole country advised against?Nono restriction on the whole country+ parts of the country
our reading: Switzerland’s FDFA advises against travel to certain regions
advice published 09.03.2026
These readings do not say the same thing. The United States says except for imperative reasons; France, the United Kingdom and Switzerland say no — a 1-band gap on our comparison scale.Our comparison reading: 27 September 2026

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Every country has its own scale, so we ask them all the same question: is the whole country advised against?

An advisory covering only areas of the country does not raise the answer: it stays “No”, and the area is shown in the relevant column.

The level shown on this page — and across this site — is the one published by the U.S. State Department, from 1 (normal precautions) to 4 (do not travel). France and the United Kingdom publish their own advisories, with their own rules: they add to that level, they do not replace it.

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Level 3/4 — Reconsider Travel Checked on 13 October 2026 · U.S. State Department
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Hospitals and clinics — Islamabad
+PNS Hafeez - Naval Hospital0.8 km24/7
emergency department0.8 km from the centre of Islamabad · Lalak Jan Road اسلام آباد
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+OGDCL Medical Centre1.1 km24/7
emergency department1.1 km from the centre of Islamabad · Park Road اسلام آباد
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+Ali Medical Centre1.2 km24/7
emergency department1.2 km from the centre of Islamabad · Kohistan Road اسلام آباد
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+Surgical Centre Islamabad1.2 km24/7
emergency department1.2 km from the centre of Islamabad · Street 22 Block 1 اسلام آباد
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+Islamabad Specialists Clinic F-8 Markaz1.2 km24/7
emergency department1.2 km from the centre of Islamabad · 13-A Kohistan Road, Kiran Plaza, F-8 Markaz, Islamabad
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+Chohan Eye Hospital1.5 km24/7
emergency department1.5 km from the centre of Islamabad · Street 63 اسلام آباد
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+Beewell Hospital1.9 km24/7
emergency department1.9 km from the centre of Islamabad · AKM Fazul Haq Road اسلام آباد
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+Amanat Eye hospital1.9 km24/7
emergency department1.9 km from the centre of Islamabad · near Street 62
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+MEDICSi2.0 km24/7
emergency department2.0 km from the centre of Islamabad · Jinnah Avenue اسلام آباد
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+Testing Hospital Ismail2.3 km24/7
emergency department2.3 km from the centre of Islamabad · near Faisal Avenue
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+Pakistan Institute for Medical Sciences (PIMS)2.3 km24/7
emergency department2.3 km from the centre of Islamabad · Ibn-e-Sina Road اسلام آباد
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+PAF Hospital2.5 km24/7
emergency department2.5 km from the centre of Islamabad · Rashid Minhas Boulevard اسلام آباد
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+نوری ہسپتال اسلام آباد2.6 km24/7
emergency department2.6 km from the centre of Islamabad · حنا روڈ اسلام آباد
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+نوری ہسپتال2.6 km24/7
emergency department2.6 km from the centre of Islamabad · حنا روڈ اسلام آباد
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+Max Health Hospital2.7 km24/7
emergency department2.7 km from the centre of Islamabad
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+National Institute for Handicapped2.8 km24/7
emergency department2.8 km from the centre of Islamabad · Street 9 اسلام آباد
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+National Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine2.8 km24/7
emergency department2.8 km from the centre of Islamabad · Street 9 اسلام آباد
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+Kulsum International Hospital2.8 km24/7
emergency department2.8 km from the centre of Islamabad · Service Road West F-6 اسلام آباد
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+FM Dental Clinic2.8 km24/7
emergency department2.8 km from the centre of Islamabad · near اسٹریٹ 34
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+Advanced International Hospital G-8 Markaz2.9 km24/7
emergency department2.9 km from the centre of Islamabad · G-8 Markaz
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+Abid Hospital3.0 km24/7
emergency department3.0 km from the centre of Islamabad · near Sher-e-Bangla A K Fazlul Huq Road
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+PAF Hospital, Unit 2 Parking3.0 km24/7
emergency department3.0 km from the centre of Islamabad · Main Margalla Road, E-9/1, Islamabad
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+Bilquis Memorial Hospital3.4 km24/7
emergency department3.4 km from the centre of Islamabad · Local path اسلام آباد
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+CDA Hospital3.4 km24/7
emergency department3.4 km from the centre of Islamabad · Street 18 اسلام آباد
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+International Islamic Medical Centre3.6 km24/7
emergency department3.6 km from the centre of Islamabad · near Street 41B
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+Poly Clinic Hospital3.7 km24/7
emergency department3.7 km from the centre of Islamabad · near Shaheed-e-Millat Road
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+Islamabad International َDental Hospital and College3.8 km24/7
emergency department3.8 km from the centre of Islamabad · Service Road East G-7 اسلام آباد
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+Islamabad Private Hospital4.2 km24/7
emergency department4.2 km from the centre of Islamabad · Jinnah Avenue اسلام آباد
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+Al Ain International Specialist Eye Hospital4.4 km24/7
emergency department4.4 km from the centre of Islamabad · Service Road East G-10 اسلام آباد
03005319353Directions
+Ali Hospital4.8 km24/7
emergency department4.8 km from the centre of Islamabad · near اسٹریٹ 30
0514444435Directions
+Federal Government Dispensary(FGD)- P Block4.9 km24/7
emergency department4.9 km from the centre of Islamabad · Secretariat Road اسلام آباد
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+K R L General Hospital5.0 km24/7
emergency department5.0 km from the centre of Islamabad · Service Road South G9 اسلام آباد
0519106270Directions
+IHS - Hospital for Children5.2 km24/7
emergency department5.2 km from the centre of Islamabad · Street 30 اسلام آباد
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+Shifa International Hospital5.5 km24/7
emergency department5.5 km from the centre of Islamabad · Pitras Bukhari Road اسلام آباد
+Life Care international Hospital5.6 km24/7
emergency department5.6 km from the centre of Islamabad · Sawan Road اسلام آباد
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+Latif Health Centre5.6 km24/7
emergency department5.6 km from the centre of Islamabad · اسلام آباد
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+Capital Institute of Health Sciences (CIHS)6.5 km24/7
emergency department6.5 km from the centre of Islamabad · near Street 112
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+IIUI MEDICAL CENTRE6.9 km24/7
emergency department6.9 km from the centre of Islamabad
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+noor generar hospital7.1 km24/7
emergency department7.1 km from the centre of Islamabad · near Shabir Sharif Road
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+Ali hospital7.2 km24/7
emergency department7.2 km from the centre of Islamabad · near Warsak Road
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+Maryam Hospital and Diagnostic Center7.3 km24/7
emergency department7.3 km from the centre of Islamabad · Shabir Sharif Road اسلام آباد
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+Islamabad Diagnostics Center7.3 km24/7
emergency department7.3 km from the centre of Islamabad · near Sachal Sarmast Road (G-11)
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+PAEC General Hospital8.1 km24/7
emergency department8.1 km from the centre of Islamabad · H-11/1 اسلام آباد
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+NESCOM Hospital8.4 km24/7
emergency department8.4 km from the centre of Islamabad · Plot 94 H-11/4 اسلام آباد
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+Sohail Medical Clinic & Diagnostic Lab9.0 km24/7
emergency department9.0 km from the centre of Islamabad · Latif Plaza near Taxi stand, Dhok Kala Khan راولپنڈیSohail Bacha
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+Emergency Holy Family Hospital9.0 km24/7
emergency department9.0 km from the centre of Islamabad · near روڈ 5
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+Holy Family Hospital9.1 km24/7
emergency department9.1 km from the centre of Islamabad
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+Shifa College of Dentistry9.3 km24/7
emergency department9.3 km from the centre of Islamabad · near Service Road West
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+Urgent Medical Diagnostics Centre9.4 km24/7
emergency department9.4 km from the centre of Islamabad · 6th Road راولپنڈی
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+Twin City Diagnostics9.6 km24/7
emergency department9.6 km from the centre of Islamabad · Iran Road 78A راولپنڈی
+Nust Medical Center9.6 km24/7
emergency department9.6 km from the centre of Islamabad
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+NIH9.6 km24/7
emergency department9.6 km from the centre of Islamabad · near NIH
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+شفاء ہیلتھ کئیر ہسپتال9.7 km24/7
emergency department9.7 km from the centre of Islamabad · near شاہ اللہ دتہ روڈ
+Eidhi9.8 km24/7
emergency department9.8 km from the centre of Islamabad
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+Brain Surgery Hospital10.0 km24/7
emergency department10.0 km from the centre of Islamabad · Iran Road 49A راولپنڈی
+Gulf Medical Centre10.1 km24/7
emergency department10.1 km from the centre of Islamabad · Iran Road راولپنڈی
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+Ahmad Medical Complex10.2 km24/7
emergency department10.2 km from the centre of Islamabad · Sadiqabad Road راولپنڈی
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+Bilal Hospital10.3 km24/7
emergency department10.3 km from the centre of Islamabad · Sadiqabad Road راولپنڈی
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+Riphah International Dental Hospital University11.0 km24/7
emergency department11.0 km from the centre of Islamabad · Street 40 Sector G-7/4
0512891835Directions
+Clinics and Diagnostics Hospital11.2 km24/7
emergency department11.2 km from the centre of Islamabad
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+Clinic and Dignostic Centre11.2 km24/7
emergency department11.2 km from the centre of Islamabad · Street 110 - islamabad-
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+Anwer Capital Hospital11.2 km24/7
emergency department11.2 km from the centre of Islamabad
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+Railway Hospital11.4 km24/7
emergency department11.4 km from the centre of Islamabad · Railway Workshop Road Lahore
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+Health International Hospital11.8 km24/7
emergency department11.8 km from the centre of Islamabad · Service Road East
+سینٹ جوزف ہاسپیس11.9 km24/7
emergency department11.9 km from the centre of Islamabad
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+DHQ Hospital12.1 km24/7
emergency department12.1 km from the centre of Islamabad
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+Agha Khan Laboratory Blue Area2.0 km
2.0 km from the centre of Islamabad · AKM Fazul Haq Road
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+Dr Salma Kafeel Clinic2.1 km
2.1 km from the centre of Islamabad · Street 54 اسلام آباد
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+Aziz Medical Center3.6 km
3.6 km from the centre of Islamabad · Street 16 اسلام آباد
+Dr. Taliya's Clinic3.6 km
3.6 km from the centre of Islamabad · Gali 109 اسلام آباد
0512260010Directions
+Hadi Jor Clinic3.6 km
3.6 km from the centre of Islamabad · AKM Fazul Haq Road اسلام آباد
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+Haider Clinic4.7 km
4.7 km from the centre of Islamabad · Ataturk Avenue (Embassy Road);Ataturk Avenue اسلام آباد
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+Ali Homeopathic Clinic8.2 km
8.2 km from the centre of Islamabad · Murree Road راولپنڈی
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+Prof Dr. Aslam Chaudhry ENT Specilist9.4 km
9.4 km from the centre of Islamabad · Saidpur Road
0514426886Directions
+Speech Therapy STCICLD10.0 km
10.0 km from the centre of Islamabad · Gulzar e Fatima Park 235/3
+Heart Care Centre10.0 km
10.0 km from the centre of Islamabad · Iran Road راولپنڈی
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+Doctor Tariq Ghani clinic10.0 km
10.0 km from the centre of Islamabad
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✈️ اسلام آباد بین الاقوامی ہوائی اڈاISB27.6 kmNearest evacuation airport from Islamabad — unlimited medical evacuation and repatriation included.
💱 Currency: PKR ₨ · 🗣 Language: English, Urdu
In an emergency from Islamabad, your reflex remains +41 22 ••• •• •• — Full number in your client area.

Country dial code: +92

OpenStreetMap list read on 01.10.2026, straight-line distances. In an emergency: +41 22 ••• •• ••.

Doctors — Islamabad3
DrSurgical and Aesthetic Clinic1.2 km

near کالج روڈ
plastic_surgery

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DrMoeens Cosmetics1.2 km

near کالج روڈ
plastic_surgery

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DrCapital Diagnostic Center3.0 km
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Pharmacies — Islamabad18
+D.Watson Chemist1.8 km

Faisal Avenue اسلام آباد

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+Citi Lab1.8 km

AKM Fazul Haq Road اسلام آباد

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+Shaheen Chemist1.8 km

near جناح ایونیو

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+Shaukat Khanum Laboratory Collection Centre1.9 km

AKM Fazul Haq Road اسلام آباد

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+Shaheen Chemist2.5 km

Ravi Road اسلام آباد

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+Waheed Chemist And Optics2.5 km

Ravi Road اسلام آباد

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+Federal Government Dispensar2.7 km

Street 55 اسلام آباد

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+Minahil Pharmacy2.9 km

Sachal Sarmast Road (G7) اسلام آباد

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+Shaheen Pharmacy3.1 km

School Road اسلام آباد

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+Watsons3.1 km

School Road اسلام آباد

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+FGD- G7/1 Dispensary3.4 km

near گلی 76

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+Postal Dispensary3.4 km

Street 23 اسلام آباد

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+Federal Government Dispensary - G-7/13.5 km

near گلی 77

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+Goodwill Pharmacy3.6 km

Shaheed-e-Millat Road اسلام آباد

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+Nayab Labs & Diagnostic Centre3.6 km

AKM Fazul Haq Road اسلام آباد

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+Truworth Drug store3.8 km

Street 92 اسلام آباد

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+medhelp chemist4.0 km

near 10th Avenue

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+D. Watson Pharmacy4.0 km

near 10th Avenue

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Official — Islamabad13
Consulates and embassies 12
AEmbassy of Brazil0.1 km

Ismail Zabeeh Road اسلام آباد

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AEmbassy of Libya0.5 km

Aurangzeb Road اسلام آباد

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AEmbassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina0.6 km

Street 10 اسلام آباد

AEmbassy of Belgium0.6 km

House 14 Street 17 F7/2 Islamabad

AEmbassy of Uzbekistan0.6 km

40, F-8/3 Khayaban-e-Iqbal
Mo-Th 10:00-12:30, 15:00-17:00

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AHigh Commission of South Africa0.8 km

Khayaban-e-Iqbal اسلام آباد

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ATurkish Republic of Northern Cyprus1.1 km

Khayaban-e-Iqbal اسلام آباد

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Aسری لنکا کا ہائی کمیشن1.2 km

اسٹریٹ 21 اسلام آباد

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Aآسٹریا کا سفارت خانہ1.2 km

اسٹریٹ 21 اسلام آباد

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AEmbassy of Ukraine1.2 km

4 Street 5 اسلام آباد

AEmbassy of Palestine1.3 km

Street 30 اسلام آباد

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Aعمان کا سفارت خانہ1.3 km

اسٹریٹ 48 اسلام آباد

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Town halls 1
ACommunity Center3.9 km

Ibn-e-Sina Road اسلام آباد

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Police — Islamabad4
PMargalla Police Station1.4 km

Kaghan Road اسلام آباد

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Pتھانہ کوہسار1.6 km

Bhitai Road اسلام آباد

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PTraffic Police Office2.0 km

Agha Shahi (9th) Avenue اسلام آباد

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PRescue 152.9 km

Service Road East G8 اسلام آباد

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No named airport, station, bus or taxi in the radius read.

The next 7 days around Islamabad Asia/KarachiMET Norway ↗read 13.10.2026

Wed 14 Oct17–24°showers · 3.6 mm
Thu 15 Oct15–26°showers · 0.9 mm
Fri 16 Oct17–27°mainly clear
Sat 17 Oct19–27°mainly clear
Sun 18 Oct18–27°clear
Mon 19 Oct19–27°clear
Tue 20 Oct20–27°partly cloudy

Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.

Nearest river dischargeOpen-Meteo ↗updated 14.10.2026 · read 13.10.2026

10-13 0.3 · 10-14 0.5 · 10-15 0.8 · 10-16 0.4 · 10-17 0.2 · 10-18 0.2 · 10-19 0.2 m³/s

Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.

No geolocated event in this country at this reading.

120 incidents recorded in the country, all pinned on the map above (zoom out) — the 40 closest to Islamabad are listed here, nearest first.

  • 13.4 km · 6 February 2026 · Tarlai Kalan suburb of Islamabad city
    At least 31 killed in Islamabad Shi'ite mosque bombing, Islamic State claims responsibility;Pakistan arrest four people believed to be connected to su · 38 deaths
    Reuters News;Reuters News;Agence France Presse;Agence France
  • 106.2 km · 16 February 2026 · Bar Kabulgram village
    Three police officials killed in attack in Pak's NW;Three Policemen and three Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists were killed during an operat · 6 deaths
    Press Trust of India;SATP;@khorasandiary on Twitter (X);@kho
  • 140.6 km · 16 June 2026 · Shakardara town
    Three Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) by Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Sh · 3 deaths
    SATP
  • 140.6 km · 7 June 2026 · Shakardara town
    Local transport leader Afzal Gujjar was injured while his son, nephew and guard were killed after unidentified assailants opened fire on his vehicle i · 3 deaths
    SATP
  • 143.2 km · 30 May 2026 · Dara Adamkhel town
    On May 31, at least eight militants, including two Afghan nationals of the banned Tariq Gidar group linked to Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), were k · 8 deaths
    SATP;Kabul Now
  • 143.2 km · 29 May 2026 · Dara Adamkhel town
    Pak security forces kill 5 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa;Pakistan Says 13 TTP Members, Including Two Afghan Nationals, Killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · 7 deaths
    Press Trust of India;Kabul Now
  • 147.1 km · 30 March 2026 · Bara town
    9 militants killed after attack on school in Pak's NW;ALERT: A group of Taliban affiliates who tried raising a flag on the school in Bara, Khyber Dist · 9 deaths
    Press Trust of India;@khorasandiary on Twitter (X)
  • 162.5 km · 24 February 2026 · Laachi village
    Militants in Pakistan kill nine in separate police attacks as tensions rise;Gunmen kill five policemen in northwest Pakistan, police say;Militants kil · 7 deaths
    Reuters News;Reuters News;Associated Press Newswires;@khoras
  • 162.5 km · 14 March 2026 · Laachi village
    Six terrorists killed in joint security operation in northwest Pakistan · 6 deaths
    Press Trust of India
  • 166.6 km · 24 June 2026 · Lower Dir district
    Six terrorists killed in NW Pakistan · 6 deaths
    Press Trust of India
  • 176.3 km · 28 April 2026 · Mohmand district
    13 terrorists killed near Afghan border;Pakistan Says 13 TTP Militants Killed While Attempting to Cross from Afghanistan;Pakistan says 13 'Indian-spon · 8 deaths
    The Pioneer;Kabul Now;BBC Monitoring News Alert
  • 183.4 km · 7 March 2026 · Bajaur district
    Security forces eliminate 13 terrorists in multiple operations in NW Pakistan;On March 7, five terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based ope · 5 deaths
    Press Trust of India;SATP
  • 185.3 km · 4 February 2026 · Khyber district
    Pak security forces kill 24 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · 10 deaths
    Press Trust of India
  • 188.7 km · 15 March 2026 · Salarzai town
    Five members of a family were killed when a mortar from Afghanistan landed on a house in Tarifshah area of Salarzai tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur Di · 5 deaths
    SATP;Khaama Press;@khorasandiary on Twitter (X);@TararAttaul
  • 188.8 km · 4 February 2026 · Orakzai district
    Pak security forces kill 24 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · 14 deaths
    Press Trust of India
  • 192.3 km · 14 May 2026 · Mamund town
    Nine Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists and four Security Forces (SFs) personnel were killed in a clash after SFs neutralised a terrorist att · 24 deaths
    SATP;Tolo News;Ariana News;Aamaj News;Afghan Analyst on Twit
  • 195.9 km · 16 February 2026 · Malangai village
    Suicide bomber and gunmen kill 11 soldiers and a child in northwestern Pakistan AU Munir Ahmed;11 security personnel, 1 child killed in attack in P · 25 deaths
    Associated Press Newswires;Press Trust of India;@khorasandia
  • 202.8 km · 28 February 2026 · Ghaljo town
    Four terrorists including a key ‘commander’ were killed when a deadly clash erupted between Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Islamic State Khorasa · 4 deaths
    SATP;Afghan Analyst on Twitter (X);@khorasandiary on Twitter
  • 209.1 km · 28 February 2026 · Tor Darra village
    Taliban Acknowledge Operations Against ISKP in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa;Alleged IS planner of 2025 north Afghan attack reported killed in Pakistan CR Sourc · 10 deaths
    Afghan Analyst on Twitter (X);BBC Monitoring News Alert
  • 210.6 km · 8 May 2026 · Zargari town
    6 killed, 13 injured as mortar shell hits civilian area in northwest Pak;At least six civilians were killed and 13 others injured as infiltrating terr · 6 deaths
    The Pioneer;SATP
  • 218.9 km · 14 June 2026 · Jabbar Khel town
    On June 14, four civilians (peace committee members), identified as Jumma Khan, Adnan, Wasim, and Nimatullah, were killed when ‘Khwarjis’, also referr · 4 deaths
    SATP
  • 223.4 km · 21 June 2026 · Dosali village
    Security Forces (SFs) killed eight terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Dosali area of North Waziristan District in Khyber P · 8 deaths
    SATP
  • 223.4 km · 21 June 2026 · Dosali village
    Five Security Forces (SFs) personnel were killed when terrorists attacked a bomb disposal unit (BDU) during curfew hours in Razmak sub-division of Nor · 5 deaths
    SATP
  • 226.0 km · 29 January 2026 · Domail town
    Pakistan security forces kill 5 TTP terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa;Five Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists and four civilians were killed w · 8 deaths
    Press Trust of India;SATP;@khorasandiary on Twitter (X)
  • 230.7 km · 29 June 2026 · Ursoon village
    Six Security Forces (SFs) personnel were killed and nine other personnel sustained injuries when Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists overrun a · 6 deaths
    SATP
  • 233.5 km · 25 June 2026 · Ghoriwala town
    On June 25, four people were killed in an attack by ‘Khwarjis’, also referred to as Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) on a private ambulance travelling on the C · 4 deaths
    SATP
  • 239.2 km · 13 March 2026 · Lakki Marwat district
    Pak police kill 6 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · 6 deaths
    Press Trust of India
  • 239.2 km · 15 March 2026 · Lakki Marwat district
    Pakistan media highlights 16 Mar 26 CR Source: BBC Monitoring in Urdu 16 Mar 26 · 5 deaths
    BBC Monitoring Round-up
  • 239.2 km · 18 February 2026 · Lakki Marwat district
    4 terrorists killed in northwest Pakistan;Security Forces (SFs) killed four Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists during an intelligence-based o · 4 deaths
    Press Trust of India;SATP
  • 241.4 km · 21 February 2026 · Bannu district
    Suicide bombing kills 2 Pakistani soldiers, including lieutenant colonel in restive northwest AU Munir Ahmed;Five terrorists, two security personne · 9 deaths
    Associated Press Newswires;Press Trust of India;Press Trust
  • 241.4 km · 14 January 2026 · Bannu district
    Pak security forces kill 13 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa;Eight Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists were killed during an intelligence-base · 8 deaths
    Press Trust of India;SATP
  • 241.4 km · 16 May 2026 · Bannu district
    On May 16, Police killed five militants, including two key commanders, during multiple intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted under “Operation · 5 deaths
    SATP
  • 241.4 km · 29 June 2026 · Bannu district
    Security Forces (SFs) killed four terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) against Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists in Bannu · 4 deaths
    SATP
  • 241.9 km · 9 May 2026 · Mandan town
    15 security officials killed in militant attack in Pak;At least 15 Policemen were killed while three others sustained injuries in a suicide bombing an · 16 deaths
    The Pioneer;SATP;Tolo News;Afghan Analyst on Twitter (X);Afg
  • 243.2 km · 19 May 2026 · Shewa area
    Security Forces (SFs) killed 22 Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists during sanitisation operation in Shewa area of North Waziristan District i · 22 deaths
    SATP
  • 243.2 km · 10 May 2026 · Shewa area
    Seven militants, including two key commanders, were killed during search and clearance operations in the Shewa tehsil (revenue unit) and adjoining are · 7 deaths
    SATP
  • 247.1 km · 29 April 2026 · Mazanga police post
    6 terrorists killed in attack on police post in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · 6 deaths
    Press Trust of India
  • 250.0 km · 26 February 2026 · Kurram district
    Pakistan Bombs Military Facilities in Kabul Under “Operation Ghazab-ul-Haq” · 8 deaths
    Khaama Press
  • 250.0 km · 13 January 2026 · Kurram district
    Pak security forces kill 13 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · 5 deaths
    Press Trust of India
  • 250.0 km · 8 January 2026 · Kurram district
    Pak security forces kill 11 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa;Five Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists were killed when they were intercepted b · 5 deaths
    Press Trust of India;SATP

Source: UCDP — GEDEvent_v26_01_26_06.csv. Closed period, Clear coding, precise location.

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Recommended vaccines and medicines14

Routine vaccinesCDC ↗

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include Chickenpox (Varicella) Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td) Flu (influenza) Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Polio Shingles

COVID-19CDC ↗

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please see  Your COVID-19 Vaccination  for more information.

ChikungunyaCDC ↗

There is elevated chikungunya risk in Pakistan.  Chikungunya vaccination  may be considered for people traveling or moving to this location if they are planning to stay for an extended period of time (for example, 6 months or more).

CholeraCDC ↗

Cholera is  presumed to be present  in Pakistan. Cholera is rare in travelers.  Certain factors  may increase the risk of getting cholera or having severe disease ( more information ). Avoiding unsafe food and water and washing your hands can also help prevent cholera. Vaccination may be considered for children and adults who are traveling to areas of active cholera transmission.

Hepatitis ACDC ↗

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Pakistan. Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series. Travelers allergic to a vaccine component should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.

Hepatitis BCDC ↗

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Pakistan. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Pakistan.

Japanese EncephalitisCDC ↗

Recommended for travelers who Are moving to an area with Japanese encephalitis to live Spend long periods of time, such as a month or more, in areas with Japanese encephalitis Frequently travel to areas with Japanese encephalitis Consider vaccination for travelers Spending less than a month in areas with Japanese encephalitis but will be doing activities that increase risk of infection, such as visiting rural areas,…

MalariaCDC ↗

CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of Pakistan take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.

MeaslesCDC ↗

Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.

MonkeypoxCDC ↗

Monkeypox vaccination is recommended for any adult who anticipates any of the following activities during travel: Sexual or intimate contact with a new partner Sexual or intimate contact at a commercial sex venue, like a sex club or bathhouse Sexual or intimate contact in exchange for money, goods, drugs, or other trade Sexual or intimate contact in association with a large public event, such as a rave, party, or…

PolioCDC ↗

In Pakistan, poliovirus has been identified in the past year. Travelers to Pakistan are at increased risk of exposure to poliovirus.

RabiesCDC ↗

Dogs infected with rabies are commonly found in Pakistan. If rabies exposures occur while in Pakistan, rabies vaccines are typically not readily available.

TyphoidCDC ↗

Recommended for most travelers. Typhoid vaccine is not 100% effective.  Practicing safe food and water habits , including washing hands at key times , can also help prevent typhoid fever .   A significant proportion of Salmonella Typhi strains found in Pakistan a re extensively drug resistant but remain susceptible to azithromycin and carbapenems ( more information ).

Yellow FeverCDC ↗

CDC recommendations: Vaccine is not recommended. Country entry requirements: Direct travel from United States: Vaccine is not required. Travel from countries with risk for YF virus transmission: Vaccine is required for travelers ≥1 year old; this includes >12-hour airport transits or layovers in countries with risk for YF virus transmission. 3 Updated April 23, 2025 See footnotes

CDC Travelers' Health, re-read weekly — the recommendation depends on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm it with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure.CDC ↗read 10.10.2026

Diseases without a vaccine — how they spread

Avoid contaminated food and water
  • Leptospirosis — Touching urine or other body fluids from an animal infected with leptospirosis Swimming or wading in urine-contaminated fresh water, or contact with urine-contaminated mud Drinking water or eating foo
  • Melioidosis — Contact with contaminated fresh water, mud, or soil, especially after heavy rains   Drinking contaminated water Breathing in contaminated dust or water droplets, especially during severe weather
Avoid bugs
  • Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic fever — Tick bite  Touching the body fluids of a person or animal infected with CCHF
  • Dengue — Mosquito bite
  • Leishmaniasis — Sand fly bite
  • Zika — Mosquito bite An infected pregnant woman can spread it to her unborn baby
Airborne & droplet
  • Hantavirus — Breathing in air or accidentally eating food contaminated with the urine, droppings, or saliva of infected rodents Bite from an infected rodent Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus
  • Tuberculosis (TB) — Breathe in TB bacteria that is in the air from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.

Risks in figures

Tuberculosis — cases per 100,000
Pakistan266 2024
Switzerland5 2024
France8 2024

High incidence: a long stay or time in care settings warrants a test on return.

Children vaccinated against measles (%)
Pakistan86 2024
Switzerland96 2024
France95 2024

Average coverage: two up-to-date MMR doses remain the rule.

Malaria — cases per 1,000 people at risk
Pakistan12.8 2024

Transmission limited to some areas: repellent, and the CDC says which.

World Bank — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026

The official advice, in full

Source: France Diplomatie (health advice, in French).

In brief
  • Consult your GP or an international travel medicine centre to assess health risks and receive vaccination advice before travel; visit your dentist before departure. France Diplomatie
  • Pack a personal pharmacy with original packaging, labels and an international non-proprietary name prescription; verify medication legality in destination country; never use street-bought medicines. France Diplomatie
  • Ensure routine French vaccinations (diphtheria, tetanus, polio, whooping cough, measles) are up to date; oral polio booster is mandatory for travellers from Pakistan or staying over 4 weeks. France Diplomatie
  • For British travellers to Pakistan: check TravelHealthPro at least 8 weeks before travel; carry proof of polio vaccination if requested; expect ambulance response times over 1 hour in remote areas. Foreign Office
  • British travellers in Pakistan should arrange travel insurance covering local treatment and medical evacuation; private care in major cities is expensive but available. Foreign Office
  • Swiss travellers: outside major cities medical care is limited; hospitals demand upfront payment; carry sufficient medication and check import rules for controlled substances with the relevant foreign mission. DFAE

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

WHO: no outbreak reported for this country in the last 24 months (Disease Outbreak News).who.int ↗read 13.10.2026

FDFA (Switzerland) — medical care, in French

Medical care

En dehors des grandes villes, les soins médicaux sont limités. Les hôpitaux exigent un paiement d’avance avant de commencer un traitement. Il peut arriver que les personnes Rhésus négatif aient des difficultés à obtenir une transfusion sanguine. En cas de maladie ou de blessure grave, il faut se faire soigner hors du pays. Si vous prenez régulièrement des médicaments , emportez-en une quantité suffisante avec vous. N’oubliez toutefois pas que l’importation de médicaments contenant des stupéfiants (p. ex. méthadone) ou l’importation de substances utilisées pour traiter des troubles psychiques est soumise à des prescriptions spéciales dans de nombreux pays. Le cas échéant, renseignez-vous à ce sujet, avant le départ, auprès de la représentation étrangère compétente (ambassade ou consulat) et consultez la rubrique Liens voyages , où vous trouverez, entre autres, de plus amples informations sur ce thème ainsi que sur la médecine du voyage en général. Les informations concernant la propagation de maladies et les éventuelles mesures de protection à prendre sont fournies par le personnel médical et les centres de vaccination. Liens voyages

France Diplomatiesource ↗updated 25.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026

Recommandations pour la santé

Consulter si besoin son médecin traitant ou un centre de vaccinations internationales (médecine des voyages) pour faire une évaluation de son état de santé et bénéficier de recommandations sanitaires, notamment sur les vaccinations. Consulter éventuellement son dentiste avant le départ.

Constituer sa pharmacie personnelle en conséquence et n’emporter dans ses bagages que les médicaments strictement nécessaires ; ne jamais consommer de médicaments achetés dans la rue (risque de contrefaçons). Les médicaments doivent être dans leur emballage d’origine avec les étiquettes originales, accompagnés d’une ordonnance portant le nom des médicaments en dénomination commune internationale (DCI). Il est indispensable de vérifier que les médicaments concernés sont autorisés dans le pays visité : pour plus d’informations, consulter la fiche Informations pratiques .

La situation sanitaire est globalement satisfaisante dans les grandes villes, plus précaire dans le reste du pays où l’offre de soins est très insuffisante en cas de problème de santé de toute nature.

Vaccinations

Les vaccins recommandés en France sont également indispensables lors d’un séjour à l’étranger : les maladies qu’ils préviennent circulent partout dans le monde, parfois même plus fréquemment qu’en France. Avant tout départ, le voyageur (adulte et enfant) doit donc d’abord s’assurer d’être à jour du calendrier vaccinal français, en particulier des vaccins contre la diphtérie, le tétanos, la poliomyélite, la coqueluche mais aussi contre la rougeole. Le carnet de vaccination peut être demandé à l’arrivée de certains pays.

Des vaccinations complémentaires peuvent être nécessaires :

  • Poliomyélite : la mise à jour de la vaccination diphtérie-tétanos-poliomyélite (DTP) est recommandée, mais reste cependant obligatoire par un vaccin oral (VPO) pour les voyageurs internationaux en partance du Pakistan et pour les voyageurs arrivant pour un séjour de plus de quatre semaines, quel que soit l’âge ;
  • Fièvre jaune : obligatoire pour les voyageurs en provenance de zones d'endémie ;
  • Hépatite A : en fonction des conditions et de la durée de séjour ;
  • Fièvre typhoïde : en fonction des conditions et de la durée de séjour ;
  • Hépatite B : en cas de séjours fréquents ou prolongés ;
  • Tuberculose : chez les enfants de moins de 15 ans en cas de séjours fréquents ou prolongés ;
  • Rage : notamment enfants en bas âge, séjour en milieu rural ou éloigné des villes principales ;
  • Encéphalite japonaise : en fonction des conditions et de la durée du séjour (province de Sind) ;
  • Mpox : en cas d’exposition à risque.

Il est donc conseillé de consulter son médecin traitant ou un centre de vaccinations internationales (médecine des voyages) suffisamment de temps avant le voyage.

Maladies transmises par les moustiques

Chikungunya

La chikungunya est une maladie virale transmise par l’intermédiaire de moustiques infectés. Cette maladie se manifeste par l’apparition de symptômes grippaux (fièvre, douleurs musculaires et articulaires). En cas de signes cliniques, il est impératif de consulter immédiatement un médecin ; le traitement est uniquement symptomatique. Les moyens de prévention reposent sur la vaccination et la protection contre les piqûres de moustiques. Il est conseillé avant le départ de se référer à son médecin traitant et/ou à un centre de vaccination internationale.

Pour plus d’informations , consulter la rubrique risques sanitaires .

Dengue

La dengue est une maladie virale transmise par piqûres de moustiques. Les symptômes sont de type grippal (fièvre, maux de tête, courbatures, parfois éruption cutanée). En cas de signes cliniques, il est impératif de consulter immédiatement un médecin. Il n’existe pas de traitement curatif. La prise en charge médicale repose uniquement sur le traitement des symptômes. Il faut impérativement éviter la prise d’anti-inflammatoire. La prévention individuelle repose essentiellement sur les moyens de protection contre les piqûres de moustiques. La vaccination des voyageurs peut être indiquée dans certains cas. Il est conseillé de se référer, avant son départ, à son médecin traitant et /ou à un centre de vaccination internationale.

Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site du ministère de la Santé et le site de l’Organisation mondiale de la Santé .

Encéphalite japonaise

L’encéphalite japonaise est une infection virale grave principalement transmise à l’humain par la piqûre de moustiques infectés, qui se reproduisent dans les zones rurales, notamment les rizières. Les porcs et les oiseaux aquatiques servent de réservoirs…

Autres maladies

Choléra

Le choléra est une infection digestive bactérienne qui se transmet par ingestion d’aliments mal cuits (fruits de mer, par exemple) ou souillés (fruits et légumes) et/ ou ingestion d’eau contaminée. Cette maladie, dite « des mains sales », se traduit par des troubles digestifs sévères (diarrhée liquide abondante, crampes abdominales, vomissements), un état de faiblesse générale et parfois de la fièvre.

La prévention repose sur la vaccination et le respect des règles d’hygiène alimentaire (se laver régulièrement les mains, ne consommer que de l’eau en bouteille, peler les fruits et légumes, manger de la nourriture cuite ; utilisation des installations sanitaires). Les personnes présentant les signes de la maladie doivent consulter un médecin en urgence.

Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site Santé publique France et le site du ministère de la Santé .

Une recrudescence de cas de choléra a été signalée au Pakistan.

Fièvre typhoïde

La fièvre typhoïde est une maladie infectieuse causée par des bactéries présentes dans l’eau contaminée par des matières fécales d’origine humaine. L’infection résulte le plus souvent de l’ingestion d’eau ou d’aliments contaminés, ou d’une transmission directe de personne à personne. Les symptômes surviennent en moyenne 3 semaines après la contamination et associent fièvre, maux de tête, perte d’appétit, douleurs abdominales avec diarrhée ou constipation, fatigue et parfois, éruption cutanée. Dans les formes plus graves, la fièvre typhoïde peut être fatale en l’absence de traitement.

Les mesures de prévention reposent sur les règles élémentaires d’hygiène générale vis-à-vis de l’eau, des aliments et du lavage des mains ainsi que sur la vaccination.

Pour plus d’informations , consulter le site de l'Institut Pasteur .

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Mesures générales de prévention des piqûres de moustiques
  • Porter des vêtements longs et couvrants ;
  • Appliquer des produits répulsifs cutanés sur les zones découvertes du corps ;
  • Protéger son logement (moustiquaires imprégnées d’insecticide, diffuseurs électriques, serpentins à l’extérieur, climatisation, etc.) ;
  • Détruire les sites potentiels de reproduction des moustiques (récipients d’eau stagnante comme les soucoupes sous les pots de fleurs, les gouttières, les pneus, etc.).

Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site du ministère en charge de la Santé et le site de l'Assurance Maladie .

Règles d'hygiène alimentaire
  • Se laver les mains régulièrement avec de l’eau et du savon ou des solutions de lavage hydroalcooliques, surtout avant et après les repas et le passage aux toilettes ;
  • Veiller à la qualité des aliments et surtout à leur bonne cuisson ;
  • Éviter la consommation de produits alimentaires (poisson, viande, volaille, lait) crus ou peu cuits ;
  • Peler les fruits et légumes ou les laver soigneusement (à l’eau saine) ;
  • Éviter les crudités, coquillages, plats réchauffés et buffets froids ;
  • Ne boire que de l’eau ou des boissons encapsulées ou de l’eau rendue potable (filtration, ébullition ou à défaut produit désinfectant).

Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site du ministère en charge de la Santé .

Health — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 22.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026

Health — Foreign Office

Before you travel check that:

  • your destination can provide the healthcare you may need
  • you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation

This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.

Emergency medical number

Dial 1122 and ask for an ambulance.

Response time varies, particularly between urban and rural areas. In remote or mountainous regions it could take over an hour due to poor road access and limited ambulance availability.

Contact your insurance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.

Vaccine recommendations and health risks

At least 8 weeks before your trip:

  • check the latest vaccinations and health risks in TravelHealthPro’s Pakistan guide
  • see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the NHS travel vaccinations page
Polio vaccination programme

Pakistan is rolling out a widespread polio vaccination programme in an effort to eradicate polio. You should provide proof of polio vaccination if asked by a vaccination team. Any exemption due to a medical condition needs to be supported by a medical certificate issued by recognised health authority.

Altitude sickness

Altitude sickness is a risk in parts of Pakistan, including Gilgit-Baltistan. Read more about altitude sickness on TravelHealthPro .

Bottled water

Take care when buying bottled water and follow advice on TravelHealthPro .

Air Pollution

Air pollution is a health hazard in Pakistan, especially during the winter months from October to February. Punjab is one of the worst affected regions, particularly Lahore.

Read about the risks of poor outdoor air quality on TravelHealthPro .

Medication

The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.

Read best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro .

There are often shortages of medicine in Pakistan. Some imported goods, including medical supplies, may also be restricted. Make sure to plan for this and keep a good supply of any medicine and medical supplies you need.

If you run out of medicine, get advice from a local pharmacy. Some pharmacies, particularly in cities and hospitals, are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If your usual medicine is not available or you need a prescription:

  • visit a local doctor
  • speak to your UK doctor for advice on alternative medicines that may be available
Healthcare in Pakistan

FCDO has a list of medical providers in Pakistan where some staff will speak English.

The standard of local medical facilities is lower than in the UK, especially in remote areas. Private medical care is expensive but available in all major cities. Specialised treatment for psychiatric illnesses may not be available outside major cities.

Travel and mental health

Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health . There is also mental health guidance on TravelHealthPro .

TravelHealthPro ↗ · CDC ↗read 10.10.2026

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The verdict
No area exclusion at this level — but three written limits: deductible and prior approval, 90-day cap, advance under conditions.
Exact wording (official French text): « Des Voyages vers des pays où Votre gouvernement a conseillé de ne pas voyager » — general exclusion n° 11, applying to ALL travel covers.
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Cover
With your Amex Platinum
Territorial exclusion at this level
No territorial exclusion at this level — the clause targets countries your government advised against travelling to
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Medical expenses cap abroad
€2M — but 10% deductible (€150–500), insurer's prior approval, trip paid with the Card
CHF 1.5M emergency medical expenses
Hospital deposit before admission
Advance possible — prior approval required before care
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Maximum 90 consecutive days per trip
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Official named certificate, issued on payment

Notices vary by bank and vintage — yours prevails. On the right: the Maximum contract (public documents).

Where to go, where not to

At least one official reading covers the whole country; 5 regions are also named, fully or partly.

In brief
  • Global Affairs Canada advises avoiding all travel to Pakistan-administered Kashmir, Balochistan province, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, with specific exceptions and caution levels noted for certain districts and border areas.
  • Global Affairs Canada recommends avoiding non-essential travel to Karachi city due to crime and terrorism risks, though specific areas like Clifton and Defence Housing Authorities require a high degree of caution.
  • The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to the Pakistan-Afghanistan border within 10 miles and to specific areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, including Peshawar city and the Karakoram Highway section from Mansehra to Chilas.
  • The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to Balochistan province and against all but essential travel within 5 miles of the Pakistan-India international border, with exceptions for Wagah border and Kartarpur Corridor.
  • France Diplomatie advises against travel to Balochistan province, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, and Azad Jammu-and-Kashmir, with specific advice for Punjab province and the Indian border.

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

Islamabad (Islamabad Capital Territory): the whole country is rated “advised against — all but essential travel” (France Diplomatie).The red dot on the map. Change the city at the top of the page to read the map from another point.

France Diplomatie — rates the rest of the country “advised against except for imperative reasons”.

Gilgit-Baltistan — Advised against — all but essential travelKhyber Pakhtunkhwa — Advised against — all travelFederally Administered Tribal Areas — Advised against — all but essential travelBalochistan — Advised against — all travelPunjab — Advised against — all travelSindh — Advised against — all but essential travelAzad Kashmir — Advised against — all but essential travelIslamabad Capital Territory — Advised against — all but essential travelBalochistanPunjabSindhIslamabad
Advised against — all travelAdvised against — all but essential travelIslamabadSynthesis of the readings: Global Affairs Canada, Foreign Office, France Diplomatie. Where they differ, the colour keeps the strictest reading; the official text, quoted below region by region, prevails. Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Advised against — all travel3
Balochistan — the whole region
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — except Haripur and Abbottabad districts where you should exercise a high degree of…
Punjab — the whole region with exceptions (France Diplomatie)
Advised against — all but essential travel2
Azad Kashmir — the whole region, like the rest of the country
Sindh — the whole region, like the rest of the country
Advised against — all but essential travel
the rest of the country, including Islamabad (France Diplomatie)

“(France Diplomatie)”: the level comes from its text, in French, quoted below region by region.

So:

an official reading covers the whole country; every trip calls for a written management decision, justified by a pressing reason, with reinforced conditions.

US15.06.2026
Level 3 of 4Reconsider travel
FR11.03.2026
Red areas in the countrySome areas of the country are formally advised against.Your region (Islamabad Capital Territory): covered, like the whole country
GB22.09.2026
Some areas: no travel5 regions covered, fully or partly.Your region (Islamabad Capital Territory): not covered
CA09.10.2026
Exercise a high degree of caution3 regions covered.Your region (Islamabad Capital Territory): not covered
CH09.03.2026
Some regions advised againstSwitzerland’s FDFA advises against travel to certain regions.

The official text, region by region

Advised against — all travel3 regions

BalochistanCAGBFR

Global Affairs Canada
the province of Balochistan

Foreign Office
FCDO advises against all travel to Balochistan Province.

France Diplomatie (in French)
la province du Baloutchistan (la ville de Quetta a été frappée par neuf attaques de militants en 2020) ;

Khyber PakhtunkhwaCAGBFR

Global Affairs Canada
the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, except: Haripur and Abbottabad districts where you should exercise a high degree of caution; Chitral district where you should avoid non-essential travel

France Diplomatie (in French)
la province du Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa ;

Foreign Office
FCDO advises against all travel to these areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province:

PunjabGBFR

France Diplomatie (in French)
la province du Pendjab, à l’exception de la zone comprise entre Faisalabad, Lahore et Islamabad, déconseillée sauf raison impérative ;

Foreign Office
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Dera Ghazi Khan.

Advised against — all but essential travel2 regions

Azad KashmirCAGBFR

Global Affairs Canada
Pakistan-administered Kashmir

Foreign Office
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

France Diplomatie (in French)
l’Azad Jammu-et-Kashmir ;

SindhGB

Foreign Office
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to all areas of Sindh Province north of and including the city of Nawabshah.

Official passages not placed on the map9

Global Affairs Canada — Advised against — all travel
the area within 50 km of the border with Afghanistan

Global Affairs Canada — Advised against — all travel
the areas within 10 km of the borders with China, India and Iran, except the following official border crossings where you should exercise a high degree of caution: Wagah (which is currently closed) and the Grand Trunk Road leading there; Khunjerab Pass and the Karakorum Highway leading there; the Kartarpur Corridor (which is intermittently open) for people

Global Affairs Canada — Advised against — all travel
the areas within 10 km of the Line of Control with India

Global Affairs Canada — Advised against — all travel
the section of the Karakoram Highway from Mansehra to Chilas

Global Affairs Canada — Advised against — all but essential travel
Avoid non-essential travel to the city of Karachi, with the exception of the following areas where you should exercise a high degree of caution: District of Karachi (formerly Karachi South), including: Clifton area; Defence Housing Authorities (DHA) Phases 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, excluding the areas northwest of Muhammad Ali Jinnah Road and northeast of…

Foreign Office — Advised against — all travel
FCDO advises against all travel to within 10 miles of the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Foreign Office — Advised against — all but essential travel
FCDO advises against all but essential travel within 5 miles of the international border between Pakistan and India. Exceptions are the Grand Trunk highway via the Wagah border (the crossing point is currently closed, however visitors can still access and attend the daily Wagah border ceremony) and the Kartarpur Corridor for Sikh pilgrims visiting Gurdwara D

France Diplomatie (in French) — Advised against — all travel
les zones tribales (ex-FATA) ;

France Diplomatie (in French) — Advised against — all travel
la frontière avec l’Inde.

Maximum does not exclude these areas.The VIP Pack covers care and repatriation there. Still enforceable: sanctions and embargoes, and a country already at war at departure. Extraction and security belong to the VIP Pack Extreme, upon eligibility. See My cover

Global Affairs Canada — Open Government Licence – Canada (09.10.2026) · Foreign Office — Open Government Licence v3.0 · France Diplomatie (11.03.2026) · Natural Earth

No located event in this reading.

Last change: Addition of information about planned protests and possible disruption in Pakistan (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

Pakistan - Level 3: Reconsider TravelState Department ↗updated 15.06.2026 · read 13.10.2026

Updated 15.06.2026

Reconsider travel to Pakistan due to armed conflict, terrorism, crime, and kidnapping . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Terrorism

There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Pakistan. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more.

Violent extremist groups have carried out attacks in Pakistan. Terrorist attacks typically happen in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including the former FATA, but they have also occurred in major cities such as Karachi and Islamabad.

  • Terrorists may strike without warning. They target transportation hubs, hotels, markets, malls, military and security forces sites, airports, trains, schools, hospitals, places of worship, tourist spots, and government buildings.

Demonstrations

Local law prohibits protesting or demonstrating without a permit.

  • Being near a protest can draw scrutiny from Pakistani security forces.
  • U.S. citizens have been detained for participating in protests. You can also face detention for posting content on social media viewed as critical of the Pakistani government, military, or officials.
  • Internet and mobile phone service outages are common, especially during protests.

Crime

Pakistan’s security environment remains fluid. It sometimes changes without notice and can be a serious threat.

  • There are greater security resources and infrastructure in the major cities. Security forces in these areas may be more readily able to respond to an emergency compared to other areas of the country.
  • The most reported crimes are pickpocketing, bag-snatching, and phone theft.

Limited U.S. consular assistance

The Government of Pakistan restricts the travel of U.S. government personnel working in Pakistan.

  • U.S. government employees working in Pakistan are required to use armed escorts and armored vehicles when traveling in certain parts of the country, both for official and personal travel.
  • The U.S. government has a limited ability to assist or provide services to U.S. citizens in the KP Province, Balochistan Province, Pakistan-administered Azad Kashmir, and most areas outside of Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi.
  • U.S. government personnel working in Pakistan must obtain special authorization from the host government to travel to most areas outside of Islamabad, Lahore, and…

Pakistan: Flash Floods - Jul 2026ReliefWeb ↗read 13.10.20262026-08-14

Source: ReliefWeb (OCHA), via HDX — CC BY

Nearest river dischargeOpen-Meteo ↗updated 14.10.2026 · read 13.10.2026

10-13 0.3 · 10-14 0.5 · 10-15 0.8 · 10-16 0.4 · 10-17 0.2 · 10-18 0.2 · 10-19 0.2 m³/s

Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.

Where, exactly?

What the national level does not tell you

The level is national. Risk areas are in the state advisories below.

  • U.S. State Department — the full advisory details the regions concerned and the reasons (crime, terrorism, kidnapping, civil unrest) (read the advisory)
  • Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (United Kingdom) — the United Kingdom advises against all travel to PARTS of the country and advises against all but essential travel to parts · reviewed 22 September 2026
    Last announced change : « Addition of information about planned protests and possible disruption in Pakistan (‘Warnings and insurance’ page) » (read the advisory)
  • France Diplomatie — France classifies SOME AREAS of the country as red (travel formally advised against) — the advisory is geographic, check it for your exact destination (read the Security advisory)

No major event in progress is located in this country at this morning's check.

What happened, and where

Over 1 January 2026 → 30 June 2026, UCDP (Uppsala University) recorded 468 geolocated violent incidents in this country, for 1,320 documented deaths.

Most affected areas
Khyber Pakhtunkwa province 237 · Balochistan province 221 · Sindh province 5 · Punjab province 3 · Gilgit-Baltistan 1 · Islamabad Capital territory 1

Most recent incidents

  • 30 June 2026 · Khyber Pakhtunkwa province · Dogar town
    On June 30, a Frontier Corps (FC) personnel, identified as Irfanullah, was killed in a sniper attack at the 2417 post in Dogar · 1 deathSource: SATP · 30 June 2026 · Frontier Files · UCDP #634550 ↗
  • 29 June 2026 · Khyber Pakhtunkwa province · Bannu district
    Security Forces (SFs) killed four terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) against Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists in Bannu · 4 deathsSource: SATP · 29 June 2026 · Khyber Chronicle · UCDP #634544 ↗
  • 29 June 2026 · Khyber Pakhtunkwa province · Azam Warsak town
    On June 29, two Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were killed in exchange of fire · 2 deathsSource: SATP · 29 June 2026 · officials · UCDP #634541 ↗
  • 29 June 2026 · Khyber Pakhtunkwa province · Ursoon village
    Six Security Forces (SFs) personnel were killed and nine other personnel sustained injuries when Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists overrun a · 6 deathsSource: SATP · 29 June 2026 · Frontier Files · UCDP #634546 ↗
  • 29 June 2026 · Balochistan province · Kharan district
    Security Forces (SFs) killed four Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) cadres during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Kharan District of Balochistan · 4 deathsSource: SATP · 29 June 2026 · Khyber Chronicle · UCDP #634542 ↗
  • 28 June 2026 · Balochistan province · Hironk village
    One Security Force (SF) personnel was killed while another personnel sustained injuries in a bomb explosion when the personnel of a bomb disposal squaSource: SATP · 28 June 2026 · Balochistan Post · UCDP #634532 ↗

Source: UCDP Georeferenced Event Dataset (Uppsala Conflict Data Program), file GEDEvent_v26_01_26_06.csv, CC BY 4.0 licence. We keep only incidents UCDP codes as "Clear" and whose location is precise enough to be placed — about 58% of the dataset. An incident may be revised, moved or withdrawn by UCDP in a later release: these figures describe a closed period, not a live situation.

Safety in figures
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people
Pakistan4.3 2023
Switzerland0.6 2023
France1.3 2023
Road traffic deaths per 100,000 people
Pakistan13.0 2019
Switzerland2.2 2019
France5.1 2019

Reading: The homicide rate is 7 times Switzerland's: violence is a real risk there, concentrated in the areas named by the official advisories. On the road, 6 times more deaths than in Switzerland: road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.

World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026

What we locate on the map are events in progress that have real coordinates: USGS earthquakes, GDACS disasters, NOAA storms and open NASA EONET events. Hover a dot for details, click to open it in this briefing.

I travel on a passportEach government writes for its own nationals. The advisory that counts for you — and for your policy's clauses — is your country's.

French passport — France Diplomatie

In brief
  • The entire territory outside the formally discouraged zones is discouraged unless travel is imperative, and a non-objection certificate (NOC) is required to access certain areas. France Diplomatie
  • French nationals should refrain from any travel to Iran due to very high risks of arbitrary arrest and detention, including being targeted as hostages accused of espionage. France Diplomatie
  • For high-altitude activities, French nationals must obtain specific mountain rescue insurance covering evacuation and medical care, as these costs are not covered by French authorities or travel insurance from credit cards. France Diplomatie

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

Some areas of the country are formally advised against.France Diplomatie ↗updated 25.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026

Vigilance areas — France Diplomatie (in French) updated 11.03.2026official map ↗updated 25.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026

Formally advised against — red
  • la province du Baloutchistan (la ville de Quetta a été frappée par neuf attaques de militants en 2020) ;
  • les zones tribales (ex-FATA) ;
  • la province du Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa ;
  • la province du Pendjab, à l’exception de la zone comprise entre Faisalabad, Lahore et Islamabad, déconseillée sauf raison impérative ;
  • l’Azad Jammu-et-Kashmir ;
  • la frontière avec l’Inde.
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Sont formellement déconseillées (en rouge sur la carte sécuritaire) :

  • la province du Baloutchistan (la ville de Quetta a été frappée par neuf attaques de militants en 2020) ;
  • les zones tribales (ex-FATA) ;
  • la province du Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa ;
  • la province du Pendjab, à l’exception de la zone comprise entre Faisalabad, Lahore et Islamabad, déconseillée sauf raison impérative ;
  • l’Azad Jammu-et-Kashmir ;
  • la frontière avec l’Inde.

Le reste du territoire est déconseillé sauf raison impérative (en orange sur la carte sécuritaire).

Risque terroriste

Le risque terroriste reste très élevé au Pakistan, notamment dans les provinces occidentales du Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa et du Baloutchistan : l’année 2023 a connu une augmentation significative des actes terroristes tant en volume qu’en intensité. Plusieurs attentats de grande ampleur, en particulier à Peshawar en janvier 2023 mais aussi lors d’un rassemblement politique à la fin juillet dans le nord-ouest du pays (Bajaur), ont fait de nombreuses victimes.

Dans le reste du pays, bâtiments publics, forces de l’ordre, lieux de culte et minorités religieuses sont susceptibles d’être pris pour cible.

Des opérations de lutte antiterroriste sont conduites sur l’ensemble du territoire.

Il est conseillé de coopérer lors des contrôles sur la voie publique et de ralentir/marquer l’arrêt aux postes de filtrage routiers.

L’accès à certaines zones du Pakistan est soumis à l’obtention d’un NOC (« non-objection certificate »). Le respect de cette règlementation est impératif.

Affrontements armés aux frontières

Les accrochages à la frontière entre le Pakistan et l’Inde, en particulier au Cachemire, sont fréquents.

Des échanges de tirs ont régulièrement lieu à la frontière entre le Pakistan et l’Afghanistan.

La frontière irano-pakistanaise est le théâtre de l’activité de contrebandiers et fait l’objet d’infiltrations de groupes armés se traduisant par des tirs d’armes légères de part et d’autre de la frontière.

Frontière terrestre avec l’Iran

Compte tenu des risques très élevés d’arrestation et de détention arbitraire de ressortissants français, il est recommandé de renoncer à tout projet de voyage en Iran. L’Iran met en œuvre une politique délibérée de prise d’otages occidentaux et cible des ressortissants français de passage qu’il accuse d’espionnage.

Lien vers la fiche Conseils aux voyageurs pour l’Iran .

Risques sociaux

Il est recommandé de se tenir à l’écart de tout rassemblement populaire (manifestation sportive, cortège de manifestants sur la voie publique, rassemblement des formations politiques, parade militaire) et de respecter les consignes de circulation données par la police.

Il est préférable de ne pas participer à des discussions sur les sujets sensibles au Pakistan, notamment la religion. Il est également recommandé d’éviter les comportements et attitudes pouvant être jugés provocants dans les milieux conservateurs (vêtement non couvrant, contacts entre personnes de sexe différents).

Criminalité

Les actes criminels dans les grandes villes du Pakistan, notamment à Karachi, peuvent viser les ressortissants étrangers et doivent inciter les résidents comme les Français de passage à faire preuve de prudence dans leurs déplacements, qui doivent être effectués en groupe et de jour, et de porter la plus grande attention à leurs effets personnels.

Il convient en particulier de se montrer vigilant à l’égard de personnes se présentant comme des policiers en civil et réclamant le paiement immédiat d’une amende ; en pareil cas, il convient d’en appeler à des policiers en uniforme ou de demander à se rendre dans un poste de police. Par ailleurs, en cas d’agressions à main armée, fréquentes, (vol de portable ou d’effets personnels), il est fortement recommandé de ne pas opposer de résistance.

Circulation routière

Il est conseillé de ne pas se déplacer en transports publics, en taxi collectif ou individuel (à l’exception des compagnies de voitures de place qui opèrent depuis l’aéroport) et d’éviter de prendre le volant soi-même . Il est préférable de ne pas circuler la nuit.

Les services de secours d’urgence sont perfectibles. La circulation routière est dense sur certains axes routiers (Grand Trunk Road), lesquels sont pauvrement éclairés la nuit. Les accidents y sont fréquents.

Compte tenu de la superficie du pays et de la mobilisation des forces de l’ordre face aux groupes armés, les voyageurs doivent être conscients que les secours ne peuvent être mobilisés rapidement.

Il est recommandé de rester sur les grands axes routiers et d’éviter les voies principales ou secondaires menant en Iran, en Afghanistan ou au Cachemire.

Risque sismique

Le Pakistan est situé dans une zone de forte activité sismique. Les secousses sont fréquentes et des séismes peuvent avoir des effets dramatiques : destruction du réseau routier, interruptions prolongées de la distribution d’eau, de gaz et d’électricité. Consulter la fiche réflexe Risques naturels .

Recommandations générales
  • Porter sur soi et en permanence ses documents d’identité.
  • Se tenir à l’écart des dispositifs, temporaires ou permanents, des forces de l’ordre et de l’armée.
  • Ne pas photographier des ouvrages d’art, des sites militaires, des engins ou unités des forces armées et de police.
  • Éviter, dans la mesure du possible, de circuler dans les zones où l’accès est soumis à l’autorisation préalable des autorités locales.
  • Se renseigner à l’avance sur les interlocuteurs locaux avec lesquels on est en contact, que ceux-ci soient hommes ou femmes d’affaires, étudiants ou étudiantes, etc.
  • Collaborer lors des contrôles routiers et des fouilles de véhicules que les forces de l’ordre conduisent de façon régulière ou inopinée.
  • Éviter de transporter des boissons alcoolisées.
  • Privilégier les déplacements au moyen d’un véhicule avec chauffeur loué auprès d’entreprises connues ; il est déconseillé d’utiliser les transports en commun urbains et les taxis, en raison notamment des risques d’accident. Privilégier des hôtels proposant un niveau de sécurité satisfaisant (Serena, Marriott, Margala à Islamabad ; Guest house Chez Soi ; Avari, Faletti, Pearl Continental à Lahore ou Karachi etc.).
  • Éviter de s’approcher des lieux de culte, y compris ceux présentant un intérêt historique.
  • Éviter les rassemblements de foules.
  • Inscrire son déplacement sur le portail Ariane .
Haute montagne

Il convient d’observer des précautions strictes dans la pratique de ce type d’activités en se conformant aux prescriptions des autorités locales et des guides. Les randonneurs et alpinistes doivent s’assurer que leur condition physique leur permet de pratiquer de longues marches ou des ascensions à très haute altitude.

Les amateurs de sports de montagne et de randonnée doivent impérativement contracter une assurance spécifique pour les secours en montagne qui couvre ces risques, en vérifiant soigneusement les clauses du contrat notamment la prise en charge des opérations d’évacuation ainsi que les soins qui s’ensuivraient. En effet, de nombreuses assurances voyages excluent les frais de recherche, de secours, d’évacuation en montagne et d’assistance hospitalière, en particulier lorsque l’assurance voyage résulte d’un contrat souscrit via une carte de crédit.

La prise en charge de ces frais ne peut en aucun cas être assurée par les autorités pakistanaises, le ministère français de l’Europe et des Affaires étrangères ou l’ambassade de France au Pakistan. A défaut d’assurance adéquate, ces frais devront être réglés sur place par les personnes concernées.

Pour plus d’informations, consulter les fiches « Haute montagne » et « Assurances ».

Full text of the Security pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 25.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026

Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland), in French

In brief
  • Avoid all travel to Gilgit-Baltistan except for urgent reasons; attacks and short-term curfews with transport and telecom shutdowns are possible. DFAE
  • Avoid all travel to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa including Swat Valley due to military clashes and militant threats. DFAE
  • Expect sudden airspace closures, flight cancellations and emergency curfews; monitor local media and authorities daily. DFAE
  • Carry no valuables or large cash sums; use hotel buses for airport transfers; avoid solo travel, especially for women. DFAE
  • Rent cars with drivers; avoid night-time intercity travel; expect power cuts, fuel shortages and roadblocks during summer. DFAE
  • Register with the Swiss Embassy in Islamabad before travel; contact them immediately in emergencies if foreign communications are down. DFAE

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

FDFA update note — Ces conseils pour les voyages ont été entièrement révisés. Toujours valable : Il est déconseillé de se rendre dans certaines parties du pays. (published 09.03.2026)

General assessment

La plus grande attention doit être accordée à la sécurité personnelle. Il est déconseillé de se rendre dans certaines parties du pays. La situation sécuritaire au Pakistan est instable et des opérations militaires ont lieu régulièrement entre le Pakistan et ses pays voisins, l'Afghanistan et l'Inde. L’espace aérien peut être fermé à court terme. Les vols peuvent être annulés ou suspendus. Malgré des mesures de sécurité renforcées, le risque d’attentats terroristes existe à tout moment sur l’ensemble du territoire, y compris à Islamabad. De nombreuses personnes ont été tuées ou blessées à plusieurs reprises lors d’attaques. Les cibles potentielles des attentats sont, entre autres, les instances officielles et les infrastructures gouvernementales, les minorités religieuses et des endroits animés comme des marchés, des centres commerciaux et les transports publics. Il existe un risque d’attentats ciblés contre des ressortissants étrangers (voyageurs ainsi que membres d’organisations humanitaires ou d’entreprises étrangères, etc.), ainsi que contre des établissements fréquentés par des personnes de nationalité étrangère (p. ex. restaurants, hôtels, aéroports). La situation politique et sociale est tendue et le pays souffre d'une grave crise économique et financière. De même, il existe des tensions entre les différentes croyances et entre les différents groupes et l’État. Des manifestations ont lieu régulièrement. Cela peut conduire à des affrontements violents entre manifestants, contre-manifestants et forces de l'ordre. Ceux-ci causent régulièrement des victimes et des blessés. Des dommages matériels, des incendies criminels et des barrages routiers se produisent également. Des perturbations dans le trafic touristique peuvent en résulter. Évitez toute sorte de manifestations et suivez les instructions des autorités locales (par exemple, couvre-feux). Des actes de violence et troubles peuvent éclater à tout moment. Le gouvernement peut déclarer l'état d'urgence à bref délai. L'état d'urgence autorise les autorités, entre autres, à restreindre la liberté de réunion ou de mouvement et à imposer des couvre-feux. Le risque d’enlèvement est très élevé. Les victimes d'enlèvements peuvent être aussi bien des ressortissants pakistanais que des ressortissants étrangers (voyageurs, collaborateurs d'organisations humanitaires, d'entreprises étrangères, etc.). Prenez également en considération la rubrique Terrorisme et enlèvements Avant et pendant le voyage, informez-vous dans les médias et par le biais des autorités locales chargées de la sécurité sur la situation…

Specific regional risks

La description des zones à risques repose sur des données approximatives; les risques ne peuvent se restreindre à des zones délimitées. La visite de diverses régions est soumise à une autorisation spéciale (no objection certificate) – certaines d’entre elles ne sont pas mentionnées dans cette rubrique. Les infractions peuvent entraîner des peines d’emprisonnement de plusieurs jours. Pour tout renseignement complémentaire relatif aux régions concernées, veuillez-vous adresser à l'Ambassade du Pakistan à Berne. Dans les zones régionales en conflit et les zones soumises à une autorisation spéciale, il est très difficile, voire impossible, pour l’Ambassade de Suisse à Islamabad de porter assistance en cas de situations d’urgence. Gilgit-Baltistan Il est déconseillé d’entreprendre des voyages dans toute la région frontalière avec l’Inde ainsi que dans la zone frontalière avec l’Afghanistan. Il est déconseillé de se rendre dans les autres régions de Gilgit-Baltistan pour des voyages touristiques et tout autre voyage qui ne présente pas un caractère d'urgence. Par le passé, le Gilgit-Balistan a été le théâtre d’heurts violents entre communautés religieuses ainsi que d’ attaques terroristes. D'autres événements de ce type ne peuvent pas être exclus. Les actes terroristes peuvent également cibler les personnes de nationalité étrangère. Des couvre-feux à court terme avec interruption des moyens de transports et coupure complète des télécommunications sont possibles. Avant et pendant votre voyage, informez-vous à travers les médias et auprès des autorités locales sur la situation sécuritaire actuelle. Faites preuve de la plus grande prudence et faites-vous accompagner d’une personne de confiance connaissant bien les lieux, si vous devez vous rendre dans la région du Gilgit-Baltistan pour des motifs urgents. Respectez les indications des forces de sécurité locales. Pour les déplacements nécessaires, il est recommandé de prendre l’avion pour se rendre à Gilgit et à Skardu ; il est déconseillé de s’y rendre en voiture. L’axe principal, la Karakorum Highway, traverse des zones de troubles, et sur les routes secondaires, il existe un risque d'agression. Les liaisons aériennes peuvent être suspendues à tout moment. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa KPK Il est déconseillé d’entreprendre des voyages à destination de la KPK, Swat Valley comprise. Dans la zone frontalière avec l’Afghanistan, des affrontements militaires opposant le Pakistan et l’Afghanistan ont lieu. Les zones tribales largement autonomes (préalablement nommées Federally Administered Tribal Areas FATA) sont considérées…

Crime

Le taux de criminalité est élevé . Les vols à la tire, à l'arraché et à main armée ainsi que les vols de voitures sont courants et peuvent être accompagnés de violence, entraînant parfois la mort de personnes. Des enlèvements à des fins de rançon ont lieu fréquemment. Les agressions sexuelles sont une réalité. Il arrive que des voleurs se fassent passer pour des membres de la police ou des services de renseignement. Il est notamment recommandé d'observer les mesures de précaution suivantes:

  • ne portez pas d'objets de valeur (montre, bijoux, etc.) ou de grosses sommes d'argent sur vous.
  • faites-vous conseiller et accompagner par une personne locale de confiance ou un tour-opérateur reconnu.
  • dans les grandes villes, empruntez les bus des hôtels pour les transferts entre l'hôtel et l'aéroport, ou faites-vous accueillir et reconduire par des connaissances.
  • utilisez avec prudence votre carte de crédit; les escroqueries sont fréquentes.
  • faites preuve de prudence envers des personnes dont vous feriez la connaissance sur Internet. Il arrive que des criminels se fassent passer pour des personnes en quête de contacts amicaux ou professionnels, afin d'attirer des gens dans le pays. Une fois arrivés, ils peuvent les menacer, voire les enlever, dans le but de leur soutirer de l'argent.
  • Il est recommandé aux femmes de se montrer particulièrement vigilantes et de ne pas voyager en solitaire.
Natural hazards

Le pays se trouve en zone d'activité sismique et est caractérisé par diverses conditions géologiques et climatiques, ce qui peut entraîner des changements météorologiques rapides. Dans le nord du pays, il faut s’attendre à de fortes précipitations pendant la mousson d’été. Ces dernières risquent de provoquer des inondations et des glissements de terrain, et d’endommager les infrastructures. La côte est ponctuellement balayée par de violents cyclones . Consultez les prévisions météorologiques et suivez les avertissements ainsi que les instructions des autorités locales. Pakistan Meteorological Department National Disaster Management Authority Si une catastrophe naturelle devait se produire durant votre séjour, prenez immédiatement contact avec vos proches et suivez les instructions des autorités locales. En cas d’interruption des communications avec l’étranger, vous pouvez vous mettre en liaison avec l’Ambassade de Suisse à Islamabad.

FDFA travel advice, in French, valid on 13.10.2026eda.admin.ch ↗updated 09.03.2026 · read 13.10.2026

British passport — Foreign Office (UK)

In brief
  • The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises British nationals against all travel to within 10 miles of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
  • British nationals should avoid all travel to Balochistan Province and specific districts within Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province.
  • Travel is advised against to within 5 miles of the Pakistan-India border, except for the Wagah border ceremony and Kartarpur Corridor.
  • British nationals should avoid all travel on the N45 Highway between Mardan and Chitral due to high crime and terrorism.
  • All foreign nationals visiting Gilgit-Baltistan must register with local authorities and may need permits for mountaineering, which can take up to two months to obtain.
  • British nationals are advised to be cautious of terrorist attacks throughout Pakistan, particularly in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and to avoid protests and large public gatherings.

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

Regions covered by the Foreign Officegov.uk ↗updated 22.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026

Advise against all travel
  • Pakistan-Afghanistan border — FCDO advises against all travel to within 10 miles of the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
  • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province — FCDO advises against all travel to these areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province: Bajaur Bannu Buner
  • Balochistan Province — FCDO advises against all travel to Balochistan Province.
  • Pakistan-administered Kashmir — FCDO advises against all travel to within 10 miles of the Line of Control.
  • Punjab Province — Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel to these regions.
All but essential travel
  • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province — FCDO advises against all but essential travel to these areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province: Malakand Mardan Nowshera
  • Pakistan-India Border Area — FCDO advises against all but essential travel within 5 miles of the international border between Pakistan and India. Exceptions are the Grand Trunk highway via the Wagah border (the crossing point is currently closed, however visitors can still access and attend the daily Wagah border ceremony) and the Kartarpur Corridor for Sikh pilgrims visiting Gurdwara D
  • Pakistan-administered Kashmir — FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
  • Sindh Province — FCDO advises against all but essential travel to all areas of Sindh Province north of and including the city of Nawabshah.
  • Punjab Province — FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Dera Ghazi Khan.

Warnings — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 22.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026

Warnings — Foreign Office

Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

Pakistan-Afghanistan border

FCDO advises against all travel to within 10 miles of the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province

FCDO advises against all travel to these areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province:

  • Bajaur
  • Bannu
  • Buner
  • Chārsadda
  • Dera Ismail Khan
  • Hangu
  • Karak
  • Khyber
  • Kohat
  • Kurram
  • Lakki Marwat
  • Upper Dir
  • Lower Dir
  • Mohmand
  • Orakzai
  • Peshawar, including the city of Peshawar
  • Swat
  • Tank
  • North Waziristan
  • Upper South Waziristan
  • Lower South Waziristan
  • the Karakoram Highway between Mansehra and Chilas via Battagram, Besham City, Dasu and Sazin up to the junction with the N15
  • the N45 Highway, from the north of the Mardan ring road, to the edge of Chitral City, including Kalash valley

FCDO advises against all but essential travel to these areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province:

  • Malakand
  • Mardan
  • Nowshera
  • Shangla
  • Swabi
Balochistan Province

FCDO advises against all travel to Balochistan Province.

Pakistan-India Border Area

FCDO advises against all but essential travel within 5 miles of the international border between Pakistan and India. Exceptions are the Grand Trunk highway via the Wagah border (the crossing point is currently closed, however visitors can still access and attend the daily Wagah border ceremony) and the Kartarpur Corridor for Sikh pilgrims visiting Gurdwara Darbar Sahib (currently closed for crossings).

Pakistan-administered Kashmir

FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

FCDO advises against all travel to within 10 miles of the Line of Control.

Sindh Province

FCDO advises against all but essential travel to all areas of Sindh Province north of and including the city of Nawabshah.

Punjab Province

FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Dera Ghazi Khan.

Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel to these regions .

Planned protests and possible disruption

Protests and marches are planned in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, and other cities in Pakistan. Locations, timings and routes may change at short notice. Previous protests have led to road closures, transport disruption, increased security deployments, restrictions on movement, and temporary disruptions to mobile and internet services.

You should:

  • stay away from all demonstrations, political gatherings, and large public events
  • monitor local media and follow the advice of local authorities
  • allow extra time for journeys and check routes before travelling
  • be prepared for short-notice road closures and disruptions to transport, mobile and internet services
Demonstrations in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

There are currently demonstrations in areas of Pakistan-administered Kashmir known locally as “Azad Jammu and Kashmir”.

Local authorities have advised visitors to avoid travel to the area, while visitors already there have been encouraged to leave to avoid potential disruption.

Demonstrations in the area have led to:

  • road closures and severe travel disruption
  • suspension of mobile and internet services
  • clashes between protestors and security forces, with reports of injuries and loss of life
Regional tensions

There have been renewed strikes between the US and Iran since the announcement of a memorandum of understanding in relation to the conflict in the Middle East. The situation remains unpredictable and can change without warning.

Ongoing regional tensions pose significant security and economic risks and have led to travel disruption. Please check with your airline before travelling.

Global supply routes could affect Pakistan’s fuel availability and pricing. This may lead to transport disruption and delays, in some areas.

There is an ongoing risk of terrorism.

You should continue to:

- be careful around protests, demonstrations, rallies, security checkpoints, tourist sites, and religious gatherings and sites, particularly in urban areas across Pakistan

- follow the advice of local authorities and plan ahead to allow extra time for travel and keep up to date with local and international media

- monitor local and international media for the latest information

- be prepared to take shelter, stay indoors, or move to a safe building immediately if the local authorities instruct you to do so

- sign up to  FCDO Travel Advice email alerts

Regional risks — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 22.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026

Regional risks — Foreign Office

This section has safety advice for regions of Pakistan. It only covers regions where The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) has specific advice.

You should also read FCDO ’s overall travel advice and safety and security advice .

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province

FCDO advises against all travel to these districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province:

  • Bajaur
  • Bannu
  • Buner
  • Chārsadda
  • Dera Ismail Khan
  • Hangu
  • Karak
  • Khyber
  • Kohat
  • Kurram
  • Lakki Marwat
  • Upper Dir
  • Lower Dir
  • Mohmand
  • Orakzai
  • Peshawar, including the city of Peshawar
  • Swat
  • Tank
  • North Waziristan
  • Upper South Waziristan
  • Lower South Waziristan

FCDO advises against all but essential travel to these areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province:

  • Malakand
  • Mardan
  • Nowshera
  • Shangla
  • Swabi

FCDO advises against travel to much of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. There is frequent militant violence in the former Federally Administered Tribal Areas. Local authorities may impose curfews at short notice and there is frequent military activity. Cross-border attacks may occur in the surrounding areas south and west of Chitral.

N45 Highway between Mardan and Chitral

FCDO advises against all travel on the N45 Highway, from the north of the Mardan ring road, to the edge of the city of Chitral because of high crime and terrorism incidents.

Balochistan Province

FCDO advises against all travel to Balochistan Province.

The situation at the Pakistan-Iran border can be unpredictable. In January 2024 both Iran and Pakistan conducted missile and drone strikes targeting militant groups on either side of their border.

There is a high risk from kidnapping and militant activity in much of Balochistan.

Pakistan-administered Kashmir

FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

FCDO advises against all travel to within 10 miles of the India-Pakistan border area within Pakistan-administered Kashmir, known as the Line of Control.

Although there is a ceasefire in place, there are still significant tensions between India and Pakistan. There is a risk of small arms fire and occasional mortar fire.

Make sure you have the necessary permissions to travel. Check the latest requirements before you travel as they can change.

Sindh Province

FCDO advises against all but essential travel to all areas of Sindh Province north of and including the city of Nawabshah.

There are high levels of lawlessness in the north of Sindh Province. There is a very high risk of crime and kidnapping. Criminal gangs and bandits with access to heavy weaponry are active in the area. In 2022, a large criminal gang attacked police in Ghotki, northern Sindh, killing several officers and taking other officers hostage.

Gilgit-Baltistan region

Gilgit‑Baltistan Assembly elections are scheduled for 7 June 2026. Political activity around election periods in Pakistan can lead to disruption, heightened security presence, and restrictions on movement. Roads, including major routes, may be blocked or closed without warning, and travel times may be significantly longer than usual. Monitor local media for updates and continue to follow FCDO travel advice.

Flight schedules to Gilgit and Skardu Airports in the north of Pakistan may be unreliable and may change at short notice. Check with your airline or travel agent.

Road routes are also likely to be restricted by seasonal weather, with the Babusar Pass liable to close due to snowfall.

The terrain in Gilgit-Baltistan is mountainous, with remote and isolated locations that are difficult to police. You are strongly advised to get local security advice and make appropriate personal security arrangements before you visit.

All foreign nationals must register with the local authorities when visiting Gilgit-Baltistan. You might need a permit for mountaineering or trekking, particularly for mountains over 6,000 metres. The permission process can take up to 2 months and is best organised through a travel company. The validity of your travel insurance policy may be affected if you do not have the correct permits.

Use reputable trekking agencies, stay on established routes, and always walk in groups. Do not trek alone. If you’re travelling near the border with China read the information on ‘Border areas’ on this page.

Karakoram Highway (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan)

The Karakoram Highway runs from Hasan Abdal in north Punjab towards Gilgit and the Chinese border. FCDO advises against all travel on the Highway between Mansehra and Chilas via Battagram, Besham City, Dasu and Sazin up to the junction with the N15.

Avoid travelling on the Highway at night, as the road can be narrow with steep drops. All sections of the Highway north of Battagram up to the Chinese border have experienced landslides.

Islamabad

Police and security agencies have a significant presence in Islamabad. Exercise caution in the outlying districts, such as I-8, I-9, I-10, and I-11 and areas further west, where security forces have led operations against suspected criminals and terrorists.

Avoid all protests. Crowded areas such as the Red Mosque (Lal Masjid), Aabpara Market in…

Safety — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 22.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026

Safety — Foreign Office

You should also read FCDO ’s overall travel advice and regional risks advice .

Terrorism

There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.

UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad .

Terrorism in Pakistan

Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Pakistan.

There is a high threat of terrorism and sectarian violence throughout Pakistan.

Read our advice on regional risks in Pakistan for information about areas where we advise against travel.

Terrorist groups operating in Pakistan include:

  • Tehreek-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP)
  • Tehreek-e Jihad Pakistan (TJP)
  • Balochistan separatists
  • Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP)
  • al-Qa’ida

Terrorist groups mainly target Government of Pakistan security forces. Areas of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Peshawar, and Quetta suffer regular terrorist attacks. Attacks have also taken place in Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore and other major cities. A number of attacks have also taken place against Chinese nationals; some attacks have also targeted individuals of East Asian appearance more generally.

While terrorist attacks are mainly directed against the Pakistani state, attacks could be indiscriminate and occur without warning, including in places visited by foreign nationals, such as:

  • Pakistani government buildings and infrastructure
  • security, judicial and police force locations
  • places of worship, including churches and religious sites
  • hotels, restaurants and shopping areas
  • schools and educational institutions
  • popular tourist sites or hiking trails

Be cautious about attending any public event, including:

  • processions, protests, demonstrations and rallies
  • religious gatherings
  • sports and live music events

Public transport and transport hubs, including airports, are at risk of attack. Avoid using the railway network due to the risk of terrorist attacks.

Take particular care during periods of national, social or religious significance, including the month of Ramadan, and during election periods. When travelling, always:

  • keep a low profile
  • minimise your exposure to areas and events that pose a higher risk
  • vary your routes and timings if you make regular journeys
  • limit movements on Friday afternoons
  • be prepared to change your plans as necessary

Examples of recent attacks include:

  • on 6 February 2026, a suicide bombing at the Imam Bargah Mosque in Islamabad killed at least 36 people and injured more than 150; Da’esh (IS) claimed responsibility for the attack
  • in January 2026, coordinated attacks by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) across multiple towns in Balochistan resulted in the deaths of at least 31 civilians and 17 security personnel. Militants targeted government buildings, security installations, and public areas
  • on 11 November 2025, a suicide bombing outside Islamabad’s district courts complex killed 12 people and injured more than two dozen
  • in March 2025, the Jaffar Express passenger train travelling from Quetta to Peshawar, with at least 380 passengers on board, was hijacked by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), resulting in 64 deaths
  • in October 2024, a suicide attack near Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport killed 4 individuals - including two Chinese nationals…

American passport — U.S. Department of State

In brief
  • U.S. citizens should reconsider travel to Pakistan due to risks of armed conflict, terrorism, crime, and kidnapping, with some areas posing higher danger. State Department
  • Terrorist attacks occur mainly in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including former FATA, but also in Karachi and Islamabad; targets include transportation hubs, hotels, markets, military sites, airports, and government buildings. State Department
  • Demonstrating without a permit is prohibited; U.S. citizens have been detained for participating in protests or posting critical social media content, and internet outages often coincide with protests. State Department
  • Pickpocketing, bag-snatching, and phone theft are the most reported crimes; major cities have greater security resources but risks remain fluid and unpredictable. State Department
  • U.S. government employees in Pakistan must use armed escorts and armored vehicles when traveling in certain areas and require special authorization to travel outside Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi. State Department
  • U.S. government consular assistance is limited in KP Province, Balochistan, Pakistan-administered Azad Kashmir, and most areas outside Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi. State Department

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

Pakistan - Level 3: Reconsider Travel 2026-06-15travel.state.gov ↗updated 15.06.2026 · read 13.10.2026

Advisory summary

Reconsider travel to Pakistan due to armed conflict, terrorism, crime, and kidnapping . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Terrorism

There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Pakistan. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more.

Violent extremist groups have carried out attacks in Pakistan. Terrorist attacks typically happen in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including the former FATA, but they have also occurred in major cities such as Karachi and Islamabad.

  • Terrorists may strike without warning. They target transportation hubs, hotels, markets, malls, military and security forces sites, airports, trains, schools, hospitals, places of worship, tourist spots, and government buildings.

Demonstrations

Local law prohibits protesting or demonstrating without a permit.

  • Being near a protest can draw scrutiny from Pakistani security forces.
  • U.S. citizens have been detained for participating in protests. You can also face detention for posting content on social media viewed as critical of the Pakistani government, military, or officials.
  • Internet and mobile phone service outages are common, especially during protests.

Crime

Pakistan’s security environment remains fluid. It sometimes changes without notice and can be a serious threat.

  • There are greater security resources and infrastructure in the major cities. Security forces in these areas may be more readily able to respond to an emergency compared to other areas of the country.
  • The most reported crimes are pickpocketing, bag-snatching, and phone theft.

Limited U.S. consular assistance

The Government of Pakistan restricts the travel of U.S. government personnel working in Pakistan.

  • U.S. government employees working in Pakistan are required to use armed escorts and armored vehicles when traveling in certain parts of the country, both for official and personal travel.
  • The U.S. government has a limited ability to assist or provide services to U.S. citizens in the KP Province, Balochistan Province, Pakistan-administered Azad Kashmir, and most areas outside of Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi.
  • U.S. government personnel working in Pakistan must obtain special authorization from the host government to travel to most areas outside of Islamabad, Lahore, and…

Global Affairs Canada — additional reading

Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)

Regional advisory - Avoid all travel

Avoid all travel to :

  • Pakistan-administered Kashmir
  • the province of Balochistan
  • the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, except : Haripur and Abbottabad districts where you should exercise a high degree of caution ; Chitral district where you should avoid non-essential travel
  • the area within 50 km of the border with Afghanistan
  • the areas within 10 km of the borders with China, India and Iran, except the following official border crossings where you should exercise a high degree of caution : Wagah (which is currently closed) and the Grand Trunk Road leading there ; Khunjerab Pass and the Karakorum Highway leading there ; the Kartarpur Corridor (which is intermittently open) for people visiting Gurdwara Darbar Sahib
  • the areas within 10 km of the Line of Control with India
  • the section of the Karakoram Highway from Mansehra to Chilas
Karachi - Avoid non-essential travel

Avoid non-essential travel to the city of Karachi, due to the risk of crime and terrorism, with the exception of the following areas where you should exercise a high degree of caution:

  • District of Karachi (formerly Karachi South), including : Clifton area ; Defence Housing Authorities (DHA) Phases 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, excluding the areas northwest of Muhammad Ali Jinnah Road and northeast of DHA Phase 1 and the Main Korangi Road
  • DHA Phase 7 Extension in the District of Korangi
  • Lalazar, Naval Officers Residential Estate 1 and Port Tower Complex in the District of Keamari
  • Jinnah International Airport and Shahrah-e-Faisal Road between the airport and the city, in the District of Gulshan

Open Government Licence – Canada · October 9, 2026 13:28 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 09.10.2026 · read 13.10.2026

In brief
  • You must carry photo identification at all times, as local authorities may ask to see it and you could be detained until you can show valid ID. Global Affairs Canada
  • Penalties for drug offenses are severe, including the death penalty, jail sentences, heavy fines, and deportation. Global Affairs Canada
  • It is illegal for unmarried couples to live together, and public displays of affection like holding hands are discouraged. Global Affairs Canada
  • Photographing government buildings, military installations, infrastructure, and airports is illegal and can lead to arrest on spying charges. Global Affairs Canada
  • During Ramadan, refrain from eating, drinking, or smoking in public between sunrise and sunset. Foreign Office
  • Blasphemy, which includes public or private comments insulting religion, is a capital crime with significant penalties and risk of public violence. Foreign Office

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

Global Affairs Canada — written for Canadian travellers, valid for all

Local laws

You must abide by local laws. Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad.

Death penalty

The death penalty may be imposed for more than two dozen criminal offences, including:

  • drug trafficking
  • murder
  • illegal gathering
  • blasphemy
  • rape

Executions in Pakistan occur by hanging.

Drugs and alcohol

Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect the death penalty, jail sentences, heavy fines and/or deportation. The possession and consumption of alcohol is prohibited. Transgressors may be punished by detention or other penalties. Drugs, alcohol and travel

Religious proselytizing

Religious proselytizing is not permitted and may lead to accusations of blasphemy, which is considered a capital crime.

Others illegal activities

The following activities are illegal in Pakistan and punishable by heavy fines or jail time:

  • trafficking or eating pork
  • importing pornographic material
  • engaging in prostitution
  • heterosexual couples to live together without being married
  • photographing government buildings, military installations, infrastructure and airports (even from an aircraft)
Identification

Local authorities may ask you to show identification at any time.

  • Carry photo identification at all times
  • Keep a photocopy of your passport and visa or residence permit in a safe place, in case they are lost or confiscated
Photography

Ask permission before taking photographs of local residents.

International Child Abduction

The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. It can help parents with the return of children who have been removed to or retained in certain countries in violation of custody rights. It does not apply between Canada and Pakistan. If your child was wrongfully taken to, or is being held in Pakistan by an abducting parent:

  • act as quickly as you can
  • consult a lawyer in Canada and in Pakistan to explore all the legal options for the return of your child
  • report the situation to the nearest Canadian government office abroad or to Global Affairs Canada by calling the Emergency Watch and Response Centre

If your child was removed from a country other than Canada, consult a lawyer to determine if The Hague Convention applies. Be aware that Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters or in another country's judicial affairs.

Family Law

Pakistani family law is very different from Canadian law. In case of dispute, consult a local lawyer to be fully aware of local laws regarding custody, guardianship and visitation rights.

Dress and behaviour

The country's customs, laws and regulations adhere closely to Islamic practices and beliefs. To avoid offending local sensitivities:

  • dress conservatively
  • behave discreetly
  • respect religious and social traditions

Shorts are considered inappropriate attire for both men and women, particularly in remote locations. Women should consider carrying a headscarf with them at all times while travelling in Pakistan. Couples should avoid physical contact, such as holding hands, in public.

Ramadan

In 2027, the lunar month of Ramadan is expected to begin on or around February 7. In public, between sunrise and sunset, refrain from:

  • drinking
  • eating
  • smoking
Driving

Vehicles drive on the left. You should carry an International Driving Permit. International Driving Permit

Money

The currency is the Pakistani rupee (PKR). The economy is primarily cash based. Credit cards are accepted by some larger establishments. Currency can be exchanged at all international airports. ATMs are available in main cities but may not accept foreign debit cards.

  • Plan accordingly
  • Make sure you have access to sufficient local currency while in the country

These policies and restrictions may change. Consult with financial authorities such as the State Bank of Pakistan before you travel.

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Foreign Office — laws and cultural differences

Local laws

Pakistan is a Muslim country. Respect the local traditions, customs and laws. Make sure your actions do not cause offence. Standards of public behaviour differ between the UK and Pakistan. Behaviour that might be acceptable in the UK can cause offence in Pakistan. Being considerate of others is important in Pakistani culture. Loud or rowdy behaviour in public is likely to attract a negative response.

Personal ID

Always carry photo ID. You may be asked to show it and you might be detained until you can show a valid ID.

Ramadan

Ramadan, also called Ramazan in Pakistan, is a holy month for Muslims. The dates vary by year and country. In 2026, Ramadan is expected to start around mid-February and finish around mid-March. During this time, do not:

  • eat, drink, smoke or chew gum in public in the daytime, including in your car
  • play loud music or dance
  • swear in public

Get more advice when you arrive from your tour guide, hotel or business contacts. You should also:

  • check opening hours of shops and restaurants
  • be aware that if hotels and restaurants are providing food or drink in fasting hours, they may separate you from Islamic guests, for example with screens
  • follow local dress codes – clothing that does not meet local dress codes may cause more offence at this time
  • be aware that fasting can cause tiredness
  • be aware that driving may be unpredictable, particularly when people are trying to get home at dusk
  • be patient and show tolerance
Dress code

Pakistan is an Islamic country. Dress modestly, men and women should cover their shoulders and legs in public. Women should cover their heads when entering mosques and holy places, and in rural areas.

Blasphemy

Insulting or showing disrespect or contempt of religion, religious beliefs or anything considered holy (blasphemy) is illegal. Blasphemy has a broad definition in Pakistani law. It includes public and private comments in any form, including on social media. There are significant criminal penalties, including the death penalty. Those accused of blasphemy are at significant risk of violence from the public. Both Muslims and religious minorities have been victims of blasphemy accusations and violence, including killings. Be sensitive to religious beliefs and behave appropriately.

Death penalty

The death penalty can be issued for individuals convicted for crimes including, but not limited to, blasphemy, murder and rape.

Alcohol laws and bans

Drinking alcohol is illegal for Muslims. Non-Muslims are allowed to drink in Pakistan, but you must get a licence from the authorities. It is also illegal for non-Muslims to supply alcohol to Muslims. Public drinking and drunkenness are illegal and can lead to detention.

Illegal drugs and penalties

You can get a prison sentence for possession of even small quantities of illegal drugs. British nationals have been arrested on drug trafficking charges and have been detained for long periods while their case is in the Pakistan legal system.

Taking photos in secure areas

Do not take photos at military establishments, airports or any infrastructure (including bridges and dams) or from aircraft. British nationals have been arrested on suspicion of ‘spying’. Check with officials if you’re not sure whether you can take a photo. You should not take photos of people without seeking prior permission.

Property disputes

Disputes over property ownership are common in Pakistan and have been known to become violent. British nationals have been victims of property scams such as:

  • selling the same property to multiple buyers
  • using forged ownership documents or fake land records
  • illegal occupation of land or property (‘qabza’), particularly where owners live overseas
  • selling plots in unapproved or fraudulent housing schemes
  • impersonating the rightful owner to sell or transfer property
  • using a Power of Attorney to take control of someone else’s property without their consent
  • relatives selling inherited or jointly owned property without consent
  • misuse of rental income or unauthorised management of property
  • disputes arising from informal or verbal family agreements

The British High Commission cannot get involved in property disputes. Consular staff are not legally trained and cannot provide legal advice or intervene in private legal matters. If you are involved in a property dispute, you should seek independent legal advice from an English-speaking lawyer in Pakistan. If your case relates to property in Punjab, you may contact the Overseas Pakistani Cell at the Lahore High Court which deals with legal cases involving Pakistani nationals living overseas. If you are concerned for your safety, you should contact the police. The British Government cannot provide private security. If you do wish to have private security, you should consider arranging this for yourself through a private security company.

LGBT+ travellers

Same-sex sexual activity between men is illegal. There are occasional arrests, and there are negative attitudes to same-sex relationships throughout Pakistan which can sometimes result in violence. See more details from the Human Dignity Trust about the current application of the law. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.

Relationships

It is illegal for unmarried couples to live together in Pakistan. The law regarding unmarried people sharing a hotel room does not generally apply to visiting foreign nationals, particularly in popular tourist areas.

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FDFA (Switzerland) — laws and customs, in French

Specific legal provisions

Entre autres, les délits suivants sont punissables:

  • l'alcool au volant (taux maximum d'alcoolémie toléré: 0 pour mille), la consommation d'alcool et l’ébriété dans un lieu public.
  • les relations homosexuelles
  • les relations extraconjugales, tout comme les grossesses et naissances extraconjugales. En cas de délit sexuel, la victime doit prouver, le cas échéant, qu’elle n’a pas elle-même enfreint la loi.
  • les jeux de hasard.
  • photographier des installations militaires et de police, des bâtiments gouvernementaux ou autres ouvrages publics (aéroports, ponts, etc.).
  • les offenses et les critiques en public envers l’Islam (également sur les réseaux sociaux);

Les infractions à la loi sur les stupéfiants, y compris la détention de minimes quantités de drogue quelle qu'elle soit, sont passibles de lourdes peines de prison (pouvant aller jusqu'à la perpétuité). La peine de mort peut être prononcée en cas de trafic de drogue, de blasphème et de divers autres délits. Les conditions de détention sont précaires: cellules surpeuplées, conditions d'hygiène déplorables, violence entre les personnes détenues, etc.

Cultural specificities

Adaptez votre comportement et votre tenue vestimentaire aux us et coutumes locaux et aux sensibilités religieuses. Des cyclistes en tenue légère (jambes nues, etc.) ont été victimes de jets de pierre à maintes reprises dans des régions reculées. Renseignez-vous dans les guides de voyages, auprès de votre agence ou directement sur place, sur les codes de conduite et les conventions à respecter. Pendant le mois de jeûne du Ramadan, des règles et des prescriptions particulières doivent être respectées. Faites preuve de retenue dans vos discussions et déclarations à caractère religieux. Il faut s'attendre à des réactions agressives si certaines déclarations ou actions sont interprétées comme des blasphèmes. Dans quelques cas isolés, des lynchages ont eu lieu.

FDFA travel advice, in Frencheda.admin.ch ↗updated 09.03.2026 · read 13.10.2026

Air: Fair 36/100PM2.5 13.1 µg/m³ · PM10 14.9 µg/m³
UV moderate today max 4.5Right now 0.0 · WHO scale 0–11+

What it changes for you: Air acceptable at this hour: nothing special to plan.

Reading 02:00 (Asia/Karachi)Open-Meteo ↗updated 14.10.2026 · read 13.10.2026

Air quality and UV: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information 2026. Neither the European Commission nor ECMWF is responsible for any use that may be made of the Copernicus information or data it contains.

Physicians per 1,000 people
Pakistan1.2 2021
Switzerland4.5 2022
France3.3 2022
Hospital beds per 1,000 people
Pakistan0.6 2020
Switzerland4.4 2023
France5.7 2022
Health spending per person (USD)
Pakistan30 2023
Switzerland11,784 2023
France5,327 2024
Life expectancy (years)
Pakistan67.8 2024
Switzerland84.4 2024
France83.0 2024

Reading: With 1.2 physicians per 1,000 people (73% fewer than Switzerland), the nearest hospital does not always have the capacity for a serious case: evacuation to an adequate centre is the rule, not the exception — that is what unlimited evacuation and repatriation cover. Health spending of 30 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.

World Bank — latest published value, year per indicatordata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026

I travel on a passportVisa, passport validity, entry form: the rules depend on your passport. Each government describes them for its own nationals.

French passport — France Diplomatie

In brief
  • French nationals require a visa to enter Pakistan, which must be obtained from a Pakistani diplomatic mission.
  • Visas are typically issued for three months and require a paid extension from the Pakistani Ministry of Interior for longer stays.
  • Tourists in groups organised by an approved agency may receive a 30-day multiple-entry visa upon arrival.
  • Journalists must inform Pakistani authorities and French consular services of their travel plans and adhere to visa restrictions.
  • Journalists travelling to restricted areas need prior authorisation from the relevant Pakistani federal authorities.
  • The import of alcohol into Pakistan is prohibited.

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

Pakistan

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Visa

Pour se rendre au Pakistan, il convient d’être muni d’un visa, qui doit être sollicité auprès d’une représentation diplomatique pakistanaise .

Un visa est généralement accordé pour trois mois. Au-delà de cette durée, il est nécessaire de solliciter une prolongation (payante) du visa auprès des services du ministère pakistanais de l’intérieur, bureau du « section officer visa ».

Un visa de tourisme à entrées multiples d’une durée de trente jours peut être délivré à l’arrivée aux groupes de touristes voyageant avec une agence agréée. Les demandes de visa seront déposées exclusivement par l’organisateur pakistanais du voyage organisé. L’organisateur pakistanais présentera un document signé par les participants au voyage organisé le déchargeant de toute responsabilité et par lequel ils s’engagent à ne pas rester illégalement au Pakistan après l’expiration du visa délivré. Si la durée du séjour prévu dépasse trente jours, l’organisateur du voyage déposera, avant l’expiration des visas, la demande de leur prolongation auprès des autorités pakistanaises compétentes. L’organisateur du voyage présentera aux autorités locales les justificatifs confirmant la sortie des participants du territoire pakistanais.

Plus d’informations sur le site du ministère de l’Intérieur du Pakistan .

Le visa ne permet pas l’accès à certaines régions soumises à autorisation préalable. Le non-respect de ces restrictions expose à arrestation et détention.

Journalistes

Avant tout déplacement, les journalistes se rendant ou résidant au Pakistan sont invités à informer de leur projet, avec précision, les autorités pakistanaises ainsi que le service de presse de l’ambassade de France à Islamabad ou le consulat général de France à Karachi. Ils doivent respecter strictement les restrictions de circulation précisées sur leurs visas. S’ils souhaitent se rendre dans des zones d’accès restreint, ils devront veiller à obtenir les autorisations nécessaires auprès des autorités fédérales compétentes (prendre contact avec le ministère pakistanais de l’Information).

Réglementation douanière

L’importation d’alcool est interdite.

Entry and stay pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 25.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026

Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland)

The FDFA does not publish entry requirements: they are set out by the destination's embassy or consulate in Switzerland — check them before booking, passport in hand. As a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.eda.admin.ch ↗updated 09.03.2026 · read 13.10.2026

British passport — Foreign Office (UK)

In brief
  • British citizens must hold a passport valid for at least 6 months after the visa application date to enter Pakistan, or entry will be denied. Foreign Office
  • A valid visa must be obtained in advance; journalists face additional travel restrictions under their visa terms. Foreign Office
  • British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement when returning to the UK. Foreign Office
  • Entry and exit stamps are mandatory; failure to obtain an entry stamp may prevent departure from Pakistan. Foreign Office
  • To leave Pakistan, travellers need an unexpired visa, a Pakistani national identity card or a Pakistani passport; expired visas require an online exit permit application before travel. Foreign Office
  • The FCDO advises against travel to most Pakistan-Afghanistan, Pakistan-China and Pakistan-Iran border areas, and against all travel to Afghanistan and Iran. Foreign Office

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

Entry requirements — rules for a British passportForeign Office ↗updated 22.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026

Entry requirements — rules for a British passport

This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Pakistan’s current rules for the most common types of travel.

The authorities in Pakistan set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Pakistan High Commission in London or nearest Pakistani consulate .

Passport validity requirements

To enter Pakistan, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date of your visa application.

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.

Make sure you get your passport stamped on entry.

Leaving Pakistan will be difficult if you do not have an entry stamp. If your passport was not stamped on entry, contact the Ministry of Interior or visit a National Database and Registration Office (NDRA) office.

Illegal entry to Pakistan is a serious offence. If you enter without the correct documentation you may be detained or deported. If you enter Pakistan illegally, you may not be able to travel onward from Pakistan.

Dual nationals

When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement . See Dual citizenship .

Visa requirements

You need a visa to visit Pakistan and you must apply in advance.

Applying for a visa

See information on visa categories and how to apply .

Visas for journalists often have extra travel restrictions. Follow the terms of your visa, or you could be fined or detained.

You can also apply for visa extensions .

Returning to the UK

You must have an unexpired visa, a Pakistani national identity card or a Pakistani passport to leave Pakistan.

If your visa has expired, apply online for an exit permit from within Pakistan before attempting to travel.

If you do not have evidence of Pakistani nationality and you entered without a visa, contact the Ministry of Interior or visit a NADRA office.

Citizens of Pakistan overseas

The National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) or Smart National Identity Card Overseas Pakistanis (SNICOP), are issued to citizens of Pakistan who are not resident in Pakistan. If you hold a valid version of either, you will be recognised as a citizen of Pakistan. You can enter Pakistan without a visa and stay for an unlimited period. See how to apply for Pakistani identity cards .

Travelling with children

If you’re travelling with a child as a single parent or are not the child’s parent, you may need to provide documentary evidence of parental responsibility before leaving Pakistan. This is particularly likely if the child is of Pakistani origin.

Crossing land borders

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) advises against travel to most of the Pakistan-Afghanistan, Pakistan-China and Pakistan-Iran border areas. FCDO advises against all travel to Afghanistan and Iran.

Pakistan-Afghanistan border

All borders with Afghanistan…

American passport — U.S. Department of State

The State Department publishes the requirements ("Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements") on its country page, which our servers cannot read. Read it before you go; as a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.travel.state.gov ↗updated 15.06.2026 · read 13.10.2026

Living on site

For each risk, the official texts themselves: what is happening, then, where they say so, what to do.

CrimeHIGH

What the texts say · Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Pakistan. There is a threat of kidnap throughout Pakistan, particularly within the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces.

What they advise:
  • When travelling, always: keep a low profile - minimise your exposure to areas and events that pose a higher risk - vary your routes and timings if you make regular journeys - limit movements on Friday afternoons - be prepared to change your plans as necessary.
  • Use varied and unpredictable routes and schedules when moving from one place to another.
  • Ensure that your personal belongings, passports other travel documents are secure at all times.
Foreign Office · Global Affairs Canada
TransportMODERATE

What the texts say · Public transport and transport hubs, including airports, are at risk of attack.

What they advise: Avoid using the railway network due to the risk of terrorist attacks.
Foreign Office
Nature and climateMODERATE

What the texts say · Pakistan can experience flooding and landslides during monsoon season which is usually from late June to early October. Earth tremors are common.

What they advise: Monitor local and international weather updates from the Pakistan Meteorological Department and see weather advisories from the National Disaster Management Authority.
Foreign Office
Laws and customsTO KNOW

What the texts say · Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. The possession and consumption of alcohol is prohibited.

What they advise:
  • Carry photo identification at all times.
  • Do not take photos at military establishments, airports or any infrastructure (including bridges and dams) or from aircraft.
  • During this time, do not: eat, drink, smoke or chew gum in public in the daytime, including in your car - play loud music or dance - swear in public.
Global Affairs Canada · Foreign Office
Cyber and dataMODERATE

What the texts say · Credit card fraud is common.

What they advise: Beware of scams.
Foreign Office
Crowds and calendarHIGH

What the texts say · Political rallies, protests and demonstrations may take place across the country and can start with little warning. Most are peaceful, but they can turn violent quickly and lead to clashes with law enforcement.

What they advise: You should: avoid all political demonstrations, be mindful of large crowds of people and public events - be mindful of days of political or social significance - be prepared to change your plans as necessary - keep track of the local news.
Foreign Office

Sentences copied word for word from the official texts cited, chosen for the destination; the level is our reading. The full texts, at each source:Foreign Office ↗updated 22.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026 (updated 22.09.2026 · read 27.09.2026)Global Affairs Canada ↗updated 09.10.2026 · read 13.10.2026 (updated 09.10.2026 · read 27.09.2026)

Safety in figures
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people
Pakistan4.3 2023
Switzerland0.6 2023
France1.3 2023
Road traffic deaths per 100,000 people
Pakistan13.0 2019
Switzerland2.2 2019
France5.1 2019

Reading: The homicide rate is 7 times Switzerland's: violence is a real risk there, concentrated in the areas named by the official advisories. On the road, 6 times more deaths than in Switzerland: road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.

World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026

—:—Local time · Asia/Karachi ·
15Local emergency numbers · Police 15 · Ambulance 1122 · Fire 16
+92 · English, UrduDialling code · languages
Europlug, BS 546, BS 1363, Fiches et prises de courant alternatif : types britanniques et apparentés230 V
Drivingon the left

Time zone: IANA and timezone-boundary-builder (ODbL) · RESTCountries · EmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · European Central Bank

Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Photon search by komoot.

FDFA (Switzerland) — transport and specific advice, in French

Transport and infrastructure

De nombreuses routes sont en mauvais état. La conduite dangereuse augmente considérablement les risques d'accident, même en cas de voyage en bus interurbain. Pour cette raison, il est recommandé de louer une voiture avec chauffeur. Les déplacements interurbains sont à proscrire la nuit. La vétusté, par endroits, du réseau ferroviaire a conduit à plusieurs reprises à de graves accidents. Bien souvent, l’entretien des avions pour les vols internes ne correspond pas aux normes internationales. Il arrive que, dans certaines zones, les communications téléphoniques mobiles et l’accès à Internet soient temporairement bloqués. Particulièrement en été, des coupures de courant de plusieurs heures par jour sont possibles. Des pannes de courant prolongées et des pénuries de carburant peuvent affecter toute l'infrastructure. Les points de passage des frontières peuvent être fermés à court terme, par exemple afin d’endiguer la propagation de maladies. Informez-vous auprès des autorités locales ou directement auprès des postes-frontières.

Specific remarks

Vous êtes obligé de pouvoir vous identifier avec votre passeport ou une photocopie de celui-ci, incluant également le visa, à tout moment.

FDFA travel advice, in Frencheda.admin.ch ↗updated 09.03.2026 · read 13.10.2026

ESSENTIAL

Maximum policyholder: before paying anything, call the 24/7 number. If you are admitted for more than 24 h, Maximum sends its direct payment guarantee to the hospital (art. 2.12).

+41 22 ••• •• •• — Full number in your client area

The three hospitals to know — Islamabad

1Al Ain International Specialist Eye Hospitalemergency · 4.4 km · Service Road East G-10 اسلام آباد

None of these facilities is a Maximum Insurance “partner”, and none is presented as waiving upfront payment: this list is a reading of public map data, nothing more. A direct payment guarantee is arranged CASE BY CASE by our assistance desk, facility by facility and when the need arises — one number, +41 22 ••• •• ••.

List read from OpenStreetMap on 01.10.2026, not read again since: these facilities may have changed.

77hospitals and clinics18pharmacies8doctorsFull map and list ↗

Before you go

  • Routine vaccinesup to date
  • Yellow feverrequired if arriving from a risk area
  • Hepatitis Arecommended
  • Hepatitis Brecommended
  • Typhoidrecommended
  • Malariadepending on the area
  • Chikungunyadepending on the trip

CDC Travelers' Health recommendations, most important first. They depend on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm them with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure. Details, disease by disease ↗cdc.gov ↗read 10.10.2026

On site

DengueMosquitoes bite by day: repellent, long sleeves.
ChikungunyaMosquito-borne: same protection as for dengue.
MedicationIn their box, with the prescription — in English if possible.

The health system — With 1.2 physicians per 1,000 people (73% fewer than Switzerland), the nearest hospital does not always have the capacity for a serious case: evacuation to an adequate centre is the rule, not the exception — that is what unlimited evacuation and repatriation cover. Health spending of 30 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.

Back home — a fever in the following weeks should be told to a doctor, naming the country.

The next 7 days Asia/KarachiMET Norway ↗read 13.10.2026

Wed 14 Oct17–24°showers · 3.6 mm
Thu 15 Oct15–26°showers · 0.9 mm
Fri 16 Oct17–27°mainly clear
Sat 17 Oct19–27°mainly clear
Sun 18 Oct18–27°clear
Mon 19 Oct19–27°clear
Tue 20 Oct20–27°partly cloudy

Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.

I travel on a passportYour embassy, and the service to register with, depend on your passport.

Your country, 24/7, from abroad

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Crisis and Support Centre — French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs+33 1 53 59 11 0024/7 emergency line, standard rate. First contact abroad: the French embassy or consulate.www.diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 25.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026
CH
FDFA Helpline+41 58 465 33 33+41 800 24 7 36524/7, 365 days a year — helpline@eda.admin.ch. Beware of scam calls spoofing these numbers.www.eda.admin.ch ↗updated 09.03.2026 · read 13.10.2026
GB
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office+44 20 7008 500024 hours, for British nationals.www.gov.uk ↗updated 22.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026
US
Overseas Citizens Services — U.S. Department of State+1 202 501 4444+1 888 407 4747From abroad; the second number from the U.S. and Canada.travel.state.gov ↗updated 15.06.2026 · read 13.10.2026

French passport — French embassy and consulates

FR
Ambassade de Franceembassy · nearest · 5.8 km

Service Road West G5, اسلام آباد

+92 51 201 14 14 · France Diplomatie

FR
Consulat général de France1146.8 km

Bath island Road, Karachi

phone not published

Useful contacts listed by France Diplomatie (in French)diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 25.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026

Updated: 25 September 2026

OpenStreetMap

Swiss passport — Swiss embassy and consulates

CH
Swiss Consulate general1148.3 km

Shahrah e Iran, Karachi

phone not published

Useful addresses — FDFA, in French

Dispositions douanières du Pakistan: Federal Board of Revenue, Travel guide > Baggage Rules Représentations suisses à l’étranger: En cas de situation d’urgence à l’étranger, vous pouvez vous adresser à la représentation suisse la plus proche ou à la Helpline DFAE. Ambassade de Suisse au Pakistan Helpline DFAE Représentations étrangères en Suisse: Pour obtenir des informations sur les prescriptions d'entrée (documents d'identité admis, visa, etc.), veuillez vous adresser aux ambassades et consulats étrangers compétents. Ceux-ci peuvent également vous renseigner sur les dispositions douanières pour l'importation et l'exportation d'animaux et de marchandises : appareils électroniques, souvenirs, médicaments, etc. Représentations étrangères en Suisse Pakistan online visa system

OpenStreetMap · DFAE

British passport — British embassy and consulates

OpenStreetMap

American passport — U.S. embassy and consulates

US
Ambassade des États-Unisembassy · nearest · 6.5 km

روڈ 1, اسلام آباد

phone not published

US
Consulat des États-Unis269.1 km

50 ایمپریس روڈ, لاہور

+92 36034000

OpenStreetMap

Police

  • Margalla Police Station · 1.4 km
    Kaghan Road اسلام آباد
  • تھانہ کوہسار · 1.6 km
    Bhitai Road اسلام آباد
  • Traffic Police Office · 2.0 km
    Agha Shahi (9th) Avenue اسلام آباد
  • Rescue 15 · 2.9 km
    Service Road East G8 اسلام آباد

Town hall

  • Community Center · 3.9 km
    Ibn-e-Sina Road اسلام آباد

OpenStreetMap

Getting help — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 22.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026

Getting help — Foreign Office

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.

Emergency services in Pakistan

Telephone: 1122 (ambulance, fire)

Police: 15

Dual nationals

If you or your parents were born in Pakistan, you might be considered a Pakistani national by the local authorities even if you do not hold a Pakistani passport.

If you are a dual British-Pakistani national living or travelling in Pakistan, the FCDO will not normally support you or get involved in dealings between you and the Pakistani authorities. Read more about who the FCDO can support abroad .

Contact your travel provider and insurer

Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.

Help abroad

See how to get help from the UK government abroad including in an emergency.

Help in the UK

You can call  FCDO  in London if you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad.

Telephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)

Find out about call charges

Useful phrases

English is an official language in Pakistan: no translated phrases here. No Urdu phrases yet, though it is widely spoken there.

  • Keep the entry stamp, hospital invoices and the medical report. Without them a claim cannot be rebuilt.
  • File it from the claim form, once back, with those papers.
  • The France Diplomatie health page mentions dengue and chikungunya. A fever in the weeks after return should be told to a doctor, naming the country.

Actions to take before each professional trip abroad.

1Once — the framework
2For each departure
3During the mission, and after

What is happening in Pakistan right now

Live alerts and level changes, each with its official source. Continuously updated.

What governments have just written

LatestManifestations – Appel à la vigilance

Plusieurs manifestations sont annoncées pour les prochains jours, notamment pour le dimanche 27 septembre, qui sont susceptibles de se combiner et de prendre une certaine ampleur. Les autorités prévoient de nombreuses mesures pour en limiter la portée. Il est demandé aux ressortissants français de faire preuve de la plus grande vigilance. Des coupures du réseau téléphonique et des données mobiles sont annoncées. Il convient surtout de limiter ses déplacements au strict…

France Diplomatie (in French) · posted 25 September 2026diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 25.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026
LatestSituation sécuritaire - Perturbation des liaisons aériennes

En raison des réactions suscitées dans plusieurs villes du Pakistan par les événements en cours au Moyen Orient ainsi que des tensions qui demeurent entre l’Afghanistan et le Pakistan et du risque terroriste qui en résulte, il convient de faire preuve de la plus grande prudence, de se tenir informé régulièrement de la situation, de se tenir à l’écart des rassemblements et d’éviter les déplacements dans les lieux fréquentés par un large public (centres commerciaux,…

France Diplomatie (in French) · posted 4 March 2026 · updated 25 September 2026diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 25.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026
LatestSituation sécuritaire – Appel à la vigilance

Dans le contexte de l’aggravation sérieuse des tensions entre le Pakistan et l’Afghanistan ces derniers jours, notamment les affrontements armés en cours depuis le 26 février, le risque d’attaques terroristes sur le territoire pakistanais, en particulier dans les grands centres urbains, est significativement accru. Deux attentats-suicides ont déjà eu lieu récemment à Islamabad (11 novembre 2025, 6 février 2026). Il convient en conséquence de faire preuve de la plus grande…

France Diplomatie (in French) · posted 4 March 2026 · updated 25 September 2026diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 25.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026
UpdateGlobal Affairs Canada

Safety and security section – updated information on ongoing demonstrations

October 9, 2026 13:28 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 09.10.2026 · read 13.10.2026

No level change recorded for this country since the log opened. The live alerts above are updated continuously.

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Frequently asked questions — travel insurance Pakistan

24/7 support number — +41 22 ••• •• ••An adviser goes through each question with you until you have an actionable answer: cover, hospital, entry rules, claims. Full number in your client area. You can also ask Maximum directly, just below these questions.
What is the official risk level in Pakistan today?

Level 3/4 — Reconsider Travel, U.S. Department of State, retrieved on 13 October 2026.

  • Is the whole country advised against? United States: except for imperative reasons · France: no · United Kingdom: no · Switzerland: no (reading of 27 September 2026).
  • Switzerland’s FDFA advises against travel to certain regions (published 09.03.2026).
  • Contractually, only an FDFA, FOPH or WHO advisory against the trip opens Module A (art. 18.1) — that is not the case today.
  • Read the areas to avoid, inform your company (Duty of Care checklist) and check that your cover has no territorial clause — My cover says it card by card.
  • We check these sources every morning and e-mail you the day one changes (Alerts button).

Sourcestravel.state.gov · updated 15.06 · read 13.10France Diplomatie · updated 25.09 · read 13.10DFAE · updated 09.03 · read 13.10207-country comparison

Is the whole of Pakistan advised against, or only some areas?

An area advised against does not rule out the country.

  • Official answers: United States: except for imperative reasons · France: no · United Kingdom: no · Switzerland: no.
  • Foreign Office, regional risks: “This section has safety advice for regions of Pakistan. It only covers regions where The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) has specific advice. You should also read FCDO ’s overall travel advice and safety and security advice . Khyber…”
  • Keep your country of residence's advisory on booking day and on departure day: that is what your policy's clauses cite.

SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 25.09 · read 13.10Foreign Office · updated 22.09 · read 13.10State Department · updated 15.06 · read 13.10

What are the entry requirements for Pakistan with my passport?

The rules depend on the passport, not on the destination alone.

  • French passport (France Diplomatie): French nationals require a visa to enter Pakistan, which must be obtained from a Pakistani diplomatic mission. Visas are typically issued for three months and require a paid extension from the Pakistani Ministry of Interior for longer stays. Tourists in groups organised by an approved agency may receive a 30-day multiple-entry visa upon arrival.
  • British passport (Foreign Office): British citizens must hold a passport valid for at least 6 months after the visa application date to enter Pakistan, or entry will be denied. A valid visa must be obtained in advance; journalists face additional travel restrictions under their visa terms. British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement when returning to the UK.
  • American passport: the requirements are on the State Department country page (travel.state.gov).
  • Swiss passport: the FDFA refers you to the destination's embassy in Switzerland.
  • Pick your passport at the top of Before you go › Entry: the official text that concerns you comes first, with its “In brief” summary.

SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 25.09 · read 13.10Foreign Office · updated 22.09 · read 13.10State Department · updated 15.06 · read 13.10

Do I need an insurance certificate for a Pakistan visa?

For a Schengen visa, yes: at least €30,000 of travel medical insurance (Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, art. 15).

  • Many other countries ask for it on entry or for a visa, case by case: check Before you go › Entry, with your passport.
  • Subscribe: the named certificate arrives by e-mail on payment, with your name, dates and limits (CHF 1.5M medical expenses, unlimited evacuation and repatriation) — the ones consulates check.
  • Attach it to the visa file; if in doubt about the format, write to us.

SourcesRegulation (EC) 810/2009, art. 15General conditions, policy 20 00 479

What does Maximum Insurance do in Pakistan, concretely?

VIP Pack — $990 for twelve months, unlimited trips.

  • CHF 1.5M emergency medical expenses, unlimited medical evacuation and repatriation, search and rescue CHF 50,000, cancellation or change CHF 5,000.
  • One 24/7 number, +41 22 ••• •• ••: Maximum sends its direct payment guarantee to the hospital (art. 2.12).
  • Network of 45,000 providers (art. 6.9); evacuation is decided, organised and paid by Maximum's medical team if the local facility is not enough (art. 6.2.2).
  • Around Islamabad, the nearest hospital read from OpenStreetMap: Al Ain International Specialist Eye Hospital · 4.4 km · 03005319353 · 24/7 emergency room.
  • Named certificate by e-mail on payment, no medical questionnaire.

SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479OpenStreetMap · read 11.10

How much does a medical repatriation from Pakistan cost?

From 30 000 € to 140 000 € depending on severity and distance (Diversified Quotes, 2026).

  • Without cover: the hospital asks for a deposit before admission, and the medical flight is paid up front.
  • With the VIP Pack: the evacuation is decided and settled by Maximum (art. 6.2.2) — no advance, no cap.

SourcesDiversified Quotes, 2026General conditions, policy 20 00 479

What should I do if hospitalised in Pakistan?

Six steps, in this order.

  • 1. Call +41 22 ••• •• •• before paying anything, or have the front desk call: it is the condition for full cover (otherwise: reduced or refused benefits).
  • 2. Ask for a hospital in the Maximum network (art. 6.9) — the nearest: Al Ain International Specialist Eye Hospital · 4.4 km · 03005319353 · 24/7 emergency room.
  • 3. See a doctor the same day and leave with the certificate: without an on-the-spot finding, nothing is covered (art. 33).
  • 4. Admitted for more than 24 h? The front desk calls Maximum: direct payment guarantee, no deposit (art. 2.12).
  • 5. Book no ambulance or flight yourself (art. 6.2.2).
  • 6. Once home, file within 30 days (art. 35.7).
  • Local emergency services: police 15 · ambulance 1122 · fire 16.

SourcesSpecial conditions 01.26General conditions, policy 20 00 479

Which emergency numbers in Pakistan?

Local emergency services: police 15 · ambulance 1122 · fire 16

  • Maximum, 24/7, before any payment: +41 22 ••• •• ••.
  • France — Ambassade de France (5.8 km) · +92 51 201 14 14
  • Switzerland — Ambassade de Suisse (5.5 km)
  • United Kingdom — Haut-Commissariat Britannique (6.3 km)
  • United States — Ambassade des États-Unis (6.5 km)
  • Save these numbers before leaving; in immediate danger, call local emergency services first, then Maximum.

SourcesEmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · read 08.10OpenStreetMap · read 11.10

Is an Amex, Visa or Mastercard enough in Pakistan?

At today's level 3/4, card by card:

  • Amex Platinum — No area exclusion at this level — but three written limits: deductible and prior approval, 90-day cap, advance under conditions.
  • Visa — No express area exclusion — but a €156,000 cap, 90 days, and the war/instability exclusion in the background.
  • Mastercard — No exclusion in play at this level — but a €155,000 cap and 90 covered days.
  • Three lines to read in your notice: the duration (often 90 days per trip), the settlement (reimbursement afterwards or direct payment of the hospital) and the area exclusion at level 4/4.

SourcesAmex Platinum France T&Cs, 01.2025 — general exclusion n° 11BNP Paribas Visa Infinite notice (policy PT7), 04.2025 — comFortuneo World Elite Mastercard notice, 01.2026 — art. 5.5 '

Are a health plan or a travel policy enough in Pakistan?

A health plan reimburses at home; here, the hospital asks for a payment guarantee before admission.

  • Health plan — A health plan treats you at home. Here the hospital asks for a guarantee before admission — not a later reimbursement.
  • Travel policy — No area exclusion at this level — compare cap, deductible and covered duration.
  • A travel policy often has a territorial clause at level 4/4 and a 90-day limit per trip.
  • Have your IPID number or the PDF of the terms and ask an expert to call you back: the answer is in the document, not in the brochure.

SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479

How do I use the medical network on this page?

Around Islamabad: 77 hospitals and clinics, 66 with a 24/7 emergency room, 18 pharmacies, 8 doctors' practices (OpenStreetMap, hospital list read on 01.10.2026).

  • Type your city, hotel or beach: the map re-centres, 24/7 emergency rooms come first.
  • Each row gives the phone when the source publishes it, the nearest street, directions and the Google Maps listing.
  • The PDF briefing repeats the same places, numbered on a printable map.
  • No customer reviews: OpenStreetMap has none, and we invent none.

SourcesOpenStreetMap (ODbL) · read 11.10

Which vaccines and health precautions for Pakistan?

The sourced detail is under Medical network › Health: vaccines, diseases present, altitude, outbreaks.

  • CDC (Travelers' Health), depending on the trip: Routine vaccines, COVID-19, Chikungunya, Cholera, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Japanese Encephalitis.
  • France Diplomatie reports in the country: dengue, chikungunya — mosquito protection day and night.
  • See a doctor or a travel clinic 8 weeks before departure (Foreign Office).
  • Carry your medicines in their packaging, with a prescription using international non-proprietary names (France Diplomatie).

SourcesCDC Travelers' Health · read 10.10France Diplomatie · updated 25.09 · read 13.10OMS · read 13.10Foreign Office · updated 22.09 · read 13.10

Can I be treated in Pakistan, or will I be evacuated?

1.2 physicians per 1,000 people (2021) versus 4.5 in Switzerland.

  • 0.6 hospital beds per 1,000 people versus 4.4 in Switzerland (World Bank).
  • With 1.2 physicians per 1,000 people (73% fewer than Switzerland), the nearest hospital does not always have the capacity for a serious case: evacuation to an adequate centre is the rule, not the exception — that is what unlimited evacuation and repatriation cover. Health spending of 30 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.
  • When the local facility is not enough, Maximum's medical team decides the evacuation to a suitable centre, and pays for it (art. 6.2.2).

SourcesWorld Bank · read 10.10General conditions, policy 20 00 479

Pakistan: safety, in figures?

4.3 homicides per 100,000 people (2023) versus 0.6 in Switzerland and 1.3 in France.

  • 13.0 road deaths per 100,000 people versus 2.2 in Switzerland (World Bank, WHO).
  • UCDP (Uppsala University): 468 geolocated violent incidents, 1,320 deaths over the last closed period, each placed on the map.
  • The homicide rate is 7 times Switzerland's: violence is a real risk there, concentrated in the areas named by the official advisories. On the road, 6 times more deaths than in Switzerland: road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.

SourcesWorld Bank (UNODC, WHO) · read 10.10UCDP

Where is my embassy in Pakistan, and why register?

The nearest representations, by passport (OpenStreetMap):

  • France — Ambassade de France (5.8 km) · +92 51 201 14 14
  • Switzerland — Ambassade de Suisse (5.5 km)
  • United Kingdom — Haut-Commissariat Britannique (6.3 km)
  • United States — Ambassade des États-Unis (6.5 km)
  • Register before leaving: France: Ariane · Switzerland: Travel Admin · United Kingdom: Foreign Office alerts · United States: STEP.
  • Two minutes, and in a crisis your country's authorities can reach you and count you in an evacuation.
  • Pick your passport at the top of Contacts: your embassy comes first.

SourcesOpenStreetMap · read 11.10DFAE · updated 09.03 · read 13.10

Which regions of Pakistan should I avoid, precisely?

At least one official reading covers the whole country; 5 regions are also named, fully or partly.

  • Your point (Islamabad Capital Territory): advised against — all but essential travel.
  • Advised against — all travel: Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab.
  • Advised against — all but essential travel: Azad Kashmir, Sindh.
  • France Diplomatie rates the rest of the country “advised against except for imperative reasons”.
  • Maximum does not exclude these areas: the VIP Pack covers care and repatriation there (sanctions, embargoes and a country already at war at departure remain enforceable).

SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 09.10 · read 13.10Foreign Office · updated 22.09 · read 13.10France Diplomatie · updated 25.09 · read 13.10

Which laws and customs should I know in Pakistan?

Local laws apply to every traveller; here is what the official texts say.

  • You must carry photo identification at all times, as local authorities may ask to see it and you could be detained until you can show valid ID.
  • Penalties for drug offenses are severe, including the death penalty, jail sentences, heavy fines, and deportation.
  • It is illegal for unmarried couples to live together, and public displays of affection like holding hands are discouraged.
  • Photographing government buildings, military installations, infrastructure, and airports is illegal and can lead to arrest on spying charges.
  • During Ramadan, refrain from eating, drinking, or smoking in public between sunrise and sunset.

SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 09.10 · read 13.10Foreign Office · updated 22.09 · read 13.10

Who can I call at any hour from Pakistan?

Every foreign ministry runs a 24/7 emergency line for its nationals.

  • France — Crisis and Support Centre — French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs: +33 1 53 59 11 00. 24/7 emergency line, standard rate. First contact abroad: the French embassy or consulate.
  • Switzerland — FDFA Helpline: +41 58 465 33 33 · +41 800 24 7 365. 24/7, 365 days a year — helpline@eda.admin.ch. Beware of scam calls spoofing these numbers.
  • United Kingdom — Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: +44 20 7008 5000. 24 hours, for British nationals.
  • United States — Overseas Citizens Services — U.S. Department of State: +1 202 501 4444 · +1 888 407 4747. From abroad; the second number from the U.S. and Canada.
  • On site, Ambassade de France: +92 51 201 14 14.

Sourcesdiplomatie.gouv.fr · updated 25.09 · read 13.10eda.admin.ch · updated 09.03 · read 13.10

What should I keep after leaving Pakistan, and how do I file a claim?

Keep the entry stamp, the invoices, the prescriptions and the medical report.

  • File within 30 days (art. 35.7) from your client area, with the documents; the official forms are pre-filled.
  • Costs advanced on site are reimbursed against receipts.
  • Fever, persistent diarrhoea or a rash in the following weeks? See a doctor and say where you have been — dengue, chikungunya circulate in the country (France Diplomatie).

SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479

What does the Pack VIP Extreme add?

Cancellation or change up to CHF 20,000, special risk CHF 5,000 per person, crisis management and security, optional Kidnap & Ransom.

  • Special risk (Module A): political event, attack, epidemic, natural disaster — opens when the FDFA, the FOPH or WHO advise against the trip (art. 18.1).
  • Epidemic: assistance must be requested within 7 days of the WHO or FDFA qualification (art. 36.2).
  • Crisis management and security: trip registration, monitoring, extraction, evacuation in case of riot, war, terrorism or disaster; Kidnap & Ransom subject to eligibility (art. 18.4).
  • $2,290 a year, unlimited trips.

SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479

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What Maximum knows

The 207 country pages — hospitals, pharmacies, police, embassies, emergency numbers, official advice from four governments, health, safety in figures, events in progress — read around the city you name. Your policy — benefits, the six steps, claims, articles. The site — prices, certificate, subscription. Nothing else: what it does not know, it says so and hands you to an adviser.

Travelling to Karachi, Islamabad: what changes

The published advisory level is national, but risk is not: business hubs (Karachi, Islamabad) do not share the profile of border areas. The medical network shown on this page is computed around Islamabad — real hospitals, evacuation airport and live alerts. Before a specific trip, always cross-check your country of residence's advisory: that is what your policy cites.

Same advisory level: United Arab Emirates · Ethiopia · Saudi Arabia · Azerbaijan · Bahrain · Burundi

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The displayed level comes from the State Department, checked every morning. Before departure, always cross-check your country of residence's advisory: that is what your policy cites.

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