VISA REGIME
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For holders of diplomatic and official passports: |
Visa not required for stays up to one month |
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For holders of national passports and other travel documents: |
Visa required |
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Note: |
Visa required for holders of passports and other travel documents in transit if leaving the international transit zone. |
ENTERING AND LEAVING THE COUNTRY
Citizens of the Republic of Serbia who are holders of regular passports must obtain visa from the Embassy of Pakistan in Belgrade before travel.
SOCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT
No social security agreement has been concluded.
USEFUL INFORMATION
HEALTH SITUATION — Health insurance and proof of vaccination are recommended, especially against yellow fever and cholera. There is a year-round risk of malaria in areas below 2000 m in Pakistan.
SECURITY SITUATION — Public demonstrations and civil unrest are common in Pakistan, especially during national elections. It is recommended to avoid public events, demonstrations and larger gatherings.
Tourists are advised to take special care of personal belongings (passport, payment cards, jewellery, mobile phones, laptop). There is an active black market for forged and stolen travel documents, and credit card theft is common. Most of the province Baluchistan, rural parts of Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are considered unsafe areas.
TRANSPORT — The main airports are Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, Benazir Bhutto International Airport in Islamabad, and Allama Iqbal Airport in Lahore.
OTHER INFORMATION — The national currency of Pakistan is Pakistani rupee (PKR).
Pakistan is a Muslim country, which should be borne in mind in order to avoid behaviour and appearance that could offend the religious feelings of the local population. Modest attire is recommended, especially for women.
Contact information
For consular assistance and protection while in Pakistan, please contact the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Beijing, which covers Pakistan on a non-residential basis, tel. +8610/ 6532-3516, 6532-3016; 6532-5413, 6532-1693 and email: embserbia@embserbia.cn, and the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Serbia to Pakistan Mr. TARIQ RAFI (address: 27th floor, OceanTower, G-3, Block-9, KDA Schene No5, main Road, Karachi-Pakistan), tel. +92-21-35166521-4 and email: tariqrafi@sddiqsons.com