Travellers going to countries in South Asia should speak to a health care professional about getting vaccinated. Yellow fever is a disease caused by a flavivirus from the bite of an infected mosquito. Travellers get vaccinated either because it is required to enter a country or because it is recommended for their protection.
About Yellow Fever. Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre. It is recommended that you contact the nearest diplomatic or consular office of the destination s you will be visiting to verify any additional entry requirements. Travellers to any destination in the world can develop travellers' diarrhea from consuming contaminated water or food. In some areas in South Asia, food and water can also carry diseases like cholera , hepatitis A and typhoid.
Practise safe food and water precautions while travelling in South Asia. Remember: Boil it, cook it, peel it, or leave it! Food and drinks on aircraft, trains, and ferries may be exposed to contaminated water from local sources. Use a safe source of water, such as bottled water, for drinking, hand washing and brushing teeth. Cholera is a risk in parts of this country. Most travellers are at very low risk. To protect against cholera, all travellers should practise safe food and water precautions.
Vaccination may be recommended for high-risk travellers, and should be discussed with a health care professional. Risk is higher among children, travellers going to rural areas, travellers visiting friends and relatives or those travelling for a long period of time.
Travellers visiting regions with a risk typhoid, especially those exposed to places with poor sanitation should speak to a health care professional about vaccination.
In some areas in South Asia, certain insects carry and spread diseases like chikungunya , Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever , dengue fever , Japanese encephalitis , leishmaniasis , lymphatic filariasis , malaria , and Zika virus.
Travellers are advised to take precautions against bites. There is currently a risk of chikungunya in this country. Chikungunya is a virus spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. Chikungunya can cause a viral disease that typically causes fever and pain in the joints.
In some cases, the joint pain can be severe and last for months or years. Protect yourself from mosquito bites at all times. There is no vaccine available for chikungunya. Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever is a viral disease that typically causes fever, bleeding under the skin, and pain.
Risk is generally low for most travellers. It is spread to humans though contact with infected animal blood or bodily fluids, or from a tick bite. Protect yourself from tick bites and avoid animals. There is no vaccine available for Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever.
Cutaneous and mucosal leishmaniasis causes skin sores and ulcers. It is caused by a parasite spread through the bite of a female sandfly. Protect yourself from sandfly bites, which typically occur after sunset in rural and forested areas and in some urban centres. There is no vaccine or medication to protect against leishmaniasis. Travellers are cautioned to avoid contact with animals, including dogs, monkeys, snakes, rodents, and bats.
Certain infections found in some areas in Southern Asia, like avian influenza and rabies , can be shared between humans and animals. Avian influenza is a viral infection that can spread quickly and easily among birds. In rare cases, it can infect people.
Crowded conditions can increase your risk of certain illnesses. Remember to wash your hands often and practice proper cough and sneeze etiquette to avoid colds, the flu and other illnesses.
Tuberculosis is an infection caused by bacteria and usually affects the lungs. Travellers who may be at high risk while travelling in regions with risk of tuberculosis should discuss pre- and post-travel options with a health care professional. High-risk travellers include those visiting or working in prisons, refugee camps, homeless shelters, or hospitals, or travellers visiting friends and relatives. Quality of care varies greatly throughout the country.
Good health care is available in a small number of hospitals and clinics in some major cities, including in Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore. Basic non-emergency medical care is available in major cities but is limited in rural areas. Emergency services, including ambulances, are virtually non-existent in most of Pakistan.
Most medical facilities require prepayment in cash. Medical evacuation can be very expensive and you may need it in case of serious illness or injury. Make sure you get travel insurance that includes coverage for medical evacuation and hospital stays. The decision to travel is the sole responsibility of the traveller. The traveller is also responsible for his or her own personal safety. Be prepared. Do not expect medical services to be the same as in Canada.
Pack a travel health kit , especially if you will be travelling away from major city centres. Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad. The death penalty may be imposed for more than two dozen criminal offences, including drug trafficking, murder, illegal gathering, blasphemy and rape. Executions in Pakistan occur by hanging. Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. The possession and consumption of alcohol is prohibited.
Transgressors may be punished by detention or other penalties. Religious proselytizing is not permitted and may lead to accusations of blasphemy, which is considered a capital crime. Pakistani law prohibits sexual acts between individuals of the same sex.
Those convicted can face up to life imprisonment. If you are a Canadian citizen, but also a citizen of Pakistan, our ability to offer you consular services may be limited while you're there.
General information for travellers with dual citizenship. If you were born in Pakistan, or if your father was born in Pakistan, you should confirm your citizenship status with the High Commission of Pakistan in Ottawa as you could be considered a Pakistani citizen while on Pakistani soil. 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. It is illegal for heterosexual couples to live together without being married. More about the International Driving Permit. 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. Severe earthquakes can occur in the western and northern regions of the country. Landslides are possible in affected areas, and strong aftershocks may occur after the initial quake. Transportation, health and telecommunications services may be affected, and land travel could be disrupted.
The rainy or monsoon season extends from June to September. Seasonal flooding can hamper overland travel and reduce the provision of essential services. It can also lead to landslides. Roads may become impassable and bridges damaged.
Flash flooding can occur, including in densely populated areas. There is a risk of flooding along rivers, including the Indus River. During any storm, flash floods and mudslides as well as damage to transportation routes and infrastructure may occur.
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.
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Visa agreements are reciprocal. Pakistanis can only get the same visas available to Indians. For full information see the India-Pakistan Visa Agreement, Update: Many people are commenting asking how they can visit their Pakistani friends.
You can try for a visitor visa, if that fails then you also have the option of meeting in the UAE. The more we meet each other and realise we are brothers, the better the relationship will become.
They can at least apply with their reason for wanting to visit Pakistan. Karl Rock, is a Hindi speaking Kiwi ex-pat who take viewers behind the scenes of incredible India and its neighbours. He has visited every state and union territory in India, and its culturally similar neighbours — Pakistan and Bangladesh, and aims to make others fall in love with India and the subcontinent.
Hi Karl, you have inspired me so much. I love watching your videos. I am turning 50 shortly and going to take traveling seriously and with passion for rest of my life and your inspiring videos are one of the reason. Thank you. Hey bro I m also a Pakistani and got married with a Indian girl we want to go India together. How can I get visa. You can choae 5 sites cities to visit in your single trip. How much does it cost for visa from india to pakistan , since pakistan embasy is in delhi hoe much they charge for 4 days vsits visa and if we go by train or bus please calrify the amounts.
Plz can u help me with this My friends wedding in March.. I already been to Pakistan in but know I want travel with my family and kids. Can I plz can u help me with this.. He was born in India and he has gotten Canadian PR but still has an indian passport. I live in Pakistan and he wants to visit me in on a visitor visa. Would that be possible? Call the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi and ask.
I was refused a visa to Pakistan in I am Indian origin and never lived in india and dont have Indian citizenship. I finally took an Afgan Airlines flight from Amritsar to Kabul. The pland had problems and had to land at Rawalpindi. We were there for about 8 hours. The Indians were kept at the transit hall with guards but 2 policemen took me on a tour and got me food. I had a very nice time at the airport One of the first question they asked me was if I was Muslim but i was born and grew up in a Muslim country, Malaysia.
They called me brother. I hope it will help you.
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