Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking in illegal drugs in Pakistan are severe, and convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences in local prisons, heavy fines, and sometimes even the death penalty. Arrest Notification: If you are arrested or detained, ask police or prison officials to notify the nearest U. Embassy or Consulate immediately to ensure we are aware of your circumstances and can provide assistance. See our webpage for further information.
Pakistani law enforcement authorities will typically not notify the U. Embassy or Consulates if a foreign citizen is arrested or detained, unless you request they do so.
In some cases, a consular officer may not be able to visit due to security-related travel restrictions. Forced Marriage : There are reports of U.
Forced marriage is defined as one in which one or both parties have not consented to the marriage or are incapable of providing meaningful consent and differs from arranged marriage.
Pakistani civil law — as well as Sharia law — requires the consent of both parties for a legitimate marriage. Often, victims of forced marriage are subjected to non-consensual sex, physical and emotional abuse, isolation, and threats of violence.
Persons who refuse a forced marriage are sometimes threatened with violence and being disowned by their families, who often confiscate their belongings including passports. In such situations, we may be able to replace stolen or wrongfully retained passports and identify resources for return travel to the United States.
Property Disputes: Some U. Land disputes are common in Pakistan and are often difficult to resolve through legal channels. Embassy and Consulates cannot protect personal property and cannot take sides in a legal dispute. Those involved in a court dispute run the risk of having cases filed against them, and they may be arrested and jailed.
While the government rarely prosecutes cases, society generally shuns lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex LGBTI persons, and violence and discrimination against LGBTI persons occur frequently. The penalty for same-sex relations is a fine, imprisonment sentences ranging from two years to life imprisonment , or both. No laws protect against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, and LGBTI persons rarely reveal their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Travelers Who Require Accessibility Assistance: While in Pakistan, individuals with disabilities can find accessibility and accommodation difficult. The law provides for equality of rights of persons with disabilities, but legal provisions are not always implemented in practice. Families typically care for most individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
Access for individuals with physical disabilities to public facilities is very limited in major cities and almost non-existent outside major population centers. Women Travelers: See our travel tips for Women Travelers. Despite the best efforts of local authorities, assisting visitors lost or injured in such remote areas can be difficult. In recent years, several U.
Basic medical care is available in major Pakistani cities but is limited in rural areas. Facilities in cities vary in quality and range of services and may be below U. Medical facilities require pre-payment for services, and most do not accept credit cards. Effective emergency response to personal injury and illness is virtually non-existent in most of Pakistan. Ambulances are few, lack medical equipment, and are not necessarily staffed by medical personnel.
Visitors and foreign residents should bring sufficient supplies of prescription and commonly used over-the-counter medications. Many U. See the CDC website detailing recommended vaccinations, malaria prevention, and other health precautions for traveling to Pakistan. The WHO website also contains additional health information for travelers, including detailed country-specific health information.
Water is not potable anywhere in Pakistan, and sanitation in most restaurants is inadequate. Diarrheal illnesses are common.
CDC published a travel notice on June 27, , warning travelers of the current outbreak of extensively drug-resistant XDR typhoid in Pakistan and its potential to cause cases of typhoid in the United States and other countries through travelers returning from Pakistan.
The notice describes the nature of XDR typhoid and its lack of response to many antibiotics and offers advice on preventing and treating the disease. The notice also states that while all travelers to Pakistan are at risk of getting XDR typhoid, those visiting friends or relatives have a higher risk of contracting XDR typhoid and infectious diseases generally because they normally stay longer, eat more local food in homes, and take fewer precautions than tourists or business travelers.
There is a risk of transmission of sexually transmitted infections STIs and other communicable diseases, such as hepatitis and HIV, in Pakistan. Travelers are urged to use the same cautionary and protective health measures they would in their own country. Air pollution is a significant environmental problem across Pakistan. Throughout the country, air quality varies considerably by city and fluctuates greatly depending on the season and local weather patterns.
We encourage you to consult with your doctor prior to travel and consider the impact seasonal smog and heavy particulate pollution may have on you.
It is typically at its worst during the winter in Pakistan. Anyone who travels to areas where pollution levels are high is at risk. People at the greatest risk from pollution exposure include:. Air quality data for major cities in Pakistan can be found on the U.
We do not pay medical bills for U. Be aware that U. Medicare does not cover services or medication provided overseas. Medical Insurance: Make sure your health insurance plan provides overseas coverage. Most care providers overseas only accept cash payments.
We strongly recommend supplemental insurance to cover possible medical evacuation. If you plan to engage in high-risk outdoor activities in Pakistan, it is essential that you engage the services of a travel risk and crisis management provider.
If traveling with prescription medication, check with the Government of Pakistan to ensure the medication is legal in Pakistan. For most travelers this means they should receive a booster of inactivated polio vaccine prior to leaving the United States. All travelers even short-term travelers to South Asia, including Pakistan, should be vaccinated against typhoid fever. Two typhoid fever vaccines are available in the United States — an oral vaccine and an injectable vaccine.
The oral vaccine can be given to people who are at least six years old and should be given at least one week before travel. The injectable vaccine can be given to people who are at least two years old and should be given at least two weeks before travel.
Road Conditions and Safety: While in Pakistan, you will encounter road conditions that differ significantly from those in the United States.
The information below about Pakistan is provided for general reference only, and it might vary in a particular location or circumstance. Traffic Laws: Traffic in Pakistan moves on the left; the opposite of U. Roads are crowded, drivers are often aggressive and poorly trained, and many vehicles, particularly large trucks and buses, are badly maintained.
Local drivers may drive head-on in your lane of traffic if they believe it helps them get to their destination more quickly. Animals, horse carts, bicyclists, and pedestrians can pose roadside hazards in some areas. Roads, including most major highways, also suffer from poor maintenance and often have numerous potholes, sharp drop-offs, and barriers that are not sign-posted.
Drivers should exercise extreme caution when traveling at night by road, since many vehicles do not have working headlights or dimmers, and many roads are not illuminated or signed. We recommend against driving without experienced local drivers or guides.
Public Transportation: Avoid all trains, taxis, and other forms of public transportation or online taxi services such as Uber. For security reasons, U. See the Safety and Security section above. See our Road Safety page for more information. Embassy has restricted U. The Embassy advises U. Aviation Safety Oversight: The U. The CDC's latest guidance on international travel for vaccinated people can be found here.
First, travelers must hold a valid visa or residence permit from any country in the Schengen area or from Ireland; the United Kingdom; or the United States. There are also a handful of other visa requirements that must be followed in order to obtain a Turkey eVisa. This includes the following:. The e-visa process for Pakistani travelers is simple.
On the application, travelers will need to fill out the form with information such as their:. Once the application is complete, travelers will need to pay a fee and wait for email confirmation. Travelers should print a copy of the approved visa ready to present at the border on arrival. The visitor must travel to Turkey from Pakistan within days of receiving their approved visa.
They may remain in the country for up to 30 days. Most people travel to Turkey from Pakistan by plane. There are direct flights to Istanbul from Karachi, Islamabad, and Lahore. There are flights with one or more stops from Lahore and Islamabad to other top Turkish destinations including Ankara and Antalya. Travelers should bear in mind that the final decision on entry rests with the Turkish border authorities. A visa does not guarantee entry. Travelers who do not meet all the Turkey visa requirements for Pakistanis must contact the embassy.
No, Pakistanis cannot enter Turkey without a visa. Ordinary Pakistan passport holders must obtain a visa before traveling. Pakistanis who meet all the eVisa requirements may apply for a Turkish visa online. It takes just a few minutes to fill out the eVisa form and processing is fast, usually within 24 hours. Yes, Pakistanis can go to Turkey provided they meet all the entry requirements. Travelers from Pakistan need a valid passport and a Turkish visa.
The document is usually handled by people who have moved and are living abroad for work or other reasons. Ideally, the NICOP is only needed for Pakistani citizens who are overseas since the main aim of the document is to facilitate the travel of an individual to Pakistan without having to constantly apply for a visa for each trip that they make.
However, they would have to apply for and receive a landing permit. Landing permits are provided to passengers on landing. A Pakistani citizen residing abroad but being from Pakistan would have to apply for dual citizenship.
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