Travel vaccines
Vaccines and certificates for travel
What each country requires or recommends for travellers from Pakistan, the certificates you'll need, and where to check the latest outbreak advice.
Awaiting medical review
This page summarises the official sources listed below and hasn't been reviewed by our doctor yet. Check with a doctor before making decisions for you or your family.
Leaving Pakistan: the polio certificate
Pakistan still has wild poliovirus, so WHO asks everyone who lives in Pakistan (or has stayed more than 4 weeks) to have a recent polio dose, recorded on an international certificate, before travelling abroad.
- Get one dose of polio vaccine (oral drops or the injection) between 4 weeks and 12 months before you travel. This applies at every age, including babies and older people.
- Get it at your District Health Office, and make sure your details are recorded.
- Download your digital certificate from NADRA's portal or the Pak Vaccination Pass app; the programme lists a fee of Rs 100.
- Leaving at short notice? Airport polio counters can vaccinate you and issue the certificate on the day.
Choose your destination
Where Pakistani travellers go most: Hajj and Umrah, work in the Gulf, ziyarat, study and family visits.
- Saudi ArabiaHajj, Umrah and work. Pilgrims need the meningococcal ACWY vaccine and polio proof.
- United Arab EmiratesWork, family and transit. No extra vaccine is required when flying from Pakistan.
- QatarWork and transit. No extra vaccine is required when flying from Pakistan.
- IraqZiyarat, including Arbaeen. Large gatherings make routine vaccines especially important.
- IranZiyarat and road travel. No extra vaccine is required when travelling from Pakistan.
- TürkiyeTourism and study. Türkiye doesn't require a yellow fever certificate.
- MalaysiaStudy, work and tourism. Plan for dengue: protect against mosquito bites.
- ChinaStudy, business and work. No extra vaccine is required when flying from Pakistan.
- United KingdomStudy, work and family visas. Long stays need a TB test, not a vaccine.
- United StatesImmigrant visas include a medical exam with required vaccines.
- KenyaYellow fever and malaria risk. You'll need a yellow fever certificate to come back to Pakistan.
- NigeriaYellow fever, malaria and polio risk. You'll need a yellow fever certificate to come back to Pakistan.
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Current outbreak advice
Outbreaks change week to week, so check the latest advice from WHO and CDC before you travel.