Travel Information From Bosnia and Herzegovina to Pakistan

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis A

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 or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given. Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to Pakistan.

Japanese Encephalitis

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, hiking or camping, or staying in places without air conditioning, screens, or bed nets
• Going to areas with Japanese encephalitis who are uncertain of their activities or how long they will be there
Not recommended for travelers planning short-term travel to urban areas or travel to areas with no clear Japanese encephalitis season.

Malaria

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.

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Polio

A single lifetime booster dose of Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) is recommended for adults who received the routine polio vaccination series as children; the routine series is recommended for unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated children and adults and those with unknown vaccination status.

Rabies

Rabid dogs are commonly found in Pakistan. If you are bitten or scratched by a dog or other mammal while in Pakistan, there may be limited or no rabies treatment available.
Consider rabies vaccination before your trip if your activities mean you will be around dogs or wildlife.
Travelers more likely to encounter rabid animals include
• Campers, adventure travelers, or cave explorers (spelunkers)
• Veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers handling animal specimens
• Visitors to rural areas
Since children are more likely to be bitten or scratched by a dog or other animals, consider rabies vaccination for children traveling to

Typhoid

Recommended for most travelers, especially those who are staying with friends or relatives; visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where exposure might occur through food or water; or prone to "adventurous eating." A significant proportion of Salmonella Typhi strains found in Pakistan are extensively drug resistant but remain susceptible to azithromycin and carbapenems.

Yellow Fever

Required if traveling from a country with risk of YF virus transmission and ≥1 year of age.

You will need 6 months validity remaining on your passport from the date you intend to entry.

Local Phrases Language : Urdu

Local Phrases :

Greetings

Hello = Hellow
Good morning = Subha Bakher
Good afternoon =
Goodbye = Khuda hafez
Nice to meet you = aap ss mil kar khushi huyi

Conversational

How are you? = aap kase hou
I am good thank you = mae khariet se hu shukhria
What’s your name? = aapka nam kya hae
My name is … = mera naam hae
Do you speak English? = Kya aap english bol sakhte hae
I don’t speak … = Mae nahi bolta
How do you say… in … = aap kase kehte hae..mae..
I don’t understand = mae nahi samjha

Basics

Yes = ji ha
No = nahi
Please = barai meherbani
Thank you = shukhria
You’re welcome = khush amdeid
Excuse me (as a question) =
Excuse me (as sorry) =
Wait = intezaar karo
Hurry up = jaldi karo
Go away = parer jao
Let’s go to = chalo chalte hae
I want to go to … = mae jana chahta hu
A little bit = thora sa
A lot = bahut sara

Shopping & Eating Out

Restaurant = restora
Do you have? … = kys aap ke pas hae
Not too spicy = jyada masaladar nahi
It was delicious = ye mazedar tha
The bill, please = barai meherbani bill laiye
How much? = kitna?
Very expensive = bohot mehengi
Can you reduce the price? = kya aap kimat kam kar sakhte hae
Please can I have a beer? = kya mae beer le sakhta hu

Transportation & Directions

Taxi = texci
Car = gari
Bus = Bus
Right = Sahi
Left = Baye
Straight = Sidha
Stop here = yaha Ruko

Places

Downtown = Androon Shehar
Street = geli
Hotel = Hotal
Museum = meusam
Mall = maaal
Market = markit
Hospital = hesptal
Doctor = dokter
Police = pulis
Post office = daak khana
Bank = bank

Time & Dates

What time is it? = kya vakt hawa hae
Today = az
Tomorrow = kal
The day after tomorrow = barso
Yesterday = kal
When? = kab

Emergencies

Where is the toilet? = bait ul khalla kaha hae
Help me, please = bara meherbani mere madat kare
Call an ambulance = ambulance ko call kare
I don’t feel good = mujhe accha nahi lagta

• Islamabad: +92512654020
• Islamabad: +92512654018
• Peshawar: +92915702214
• Karachi: +922135680624
• Lahore: +4236360063

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Islamabad

Islamabad is the capital city of Pakistan, and is administered by the Pakistani federal government as part of the Islamabad Capital Territory. It is the ninth-largest city in Pakistan, while the larger Islamabad–Rawalpindi metropolitan area is the country's third-largest with a population of about 4.1 million people.

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Petty crime

Petty street crime is also rife, and travelers are advised to be aware that the risk is high and to take whatever personal security measures are possible.

Be extremely careful with high value, easily portable items such as passports, bank cards, bags, jewelry, laptops, mobile phones, iPads and anything else you can think of.

There is a large black market for all of these items, and especially for passports whether forged or stolen. So, if you walk around with these items on show, you should expect someone is watching you closely. Never let your belongings out of sight here – let alone anywhere else in the world.

Credit card fraud is very common, so if the unfortunate event occurs and you do lose your credit card, cancel it immediately.

Scamming foreigners

Foreign travelers have been targeted for their perceived wealth. For this reason, from the moment you arrive at the airport you should put your caution pants on. If possible you should try to arrange for your accommodation staff to pick you up from the airport, or organise a transfer for you – this will help you avoid traveling via public transport, which is an unsafe method of transport.

Scammers do operate at the airports, as this is where first-time visitors are most vulnerable and willing to trust "helpful" locals (who are indeed not helpful at all).

Communal and ethnic violence is a real and present risk in many districts in Karachi, so be aware of the cultural conflicts, and if a crowd or protest gathers, leave immediately.

Theft and kidnapping

Oman is an Islamic country. You should respect local traditions, customs, laws and religions at all times and be aware of your actions to ensure that they Don't offend, especially during the holy month of Ramadan or if you intend to visit religious areas.

During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset. Eating, drinking, smoking, playing loud music and dancing in public places during daylight hours of Ramadan is strictly forbidden and punishable by law, including for non-Muslims.

Carry a copy of your passport, or your Omani ID if you are a resident, at all times for identification and keep the original document in a safe place.

If you are arrested, you may be required to take a blood test – particularly if the authorities suspect you have used drugs or alcohol. Failure to do so could result in additional charges.

You should dress modestly in public areas including shopping malls. Clothes should cover the tops of the arms and legs (below the knee), and underwear should not be visible.

Wearing tight-fitting clothes is likely to attract attention. You should not wear swimming attire in public areas, except on tourist beaches or at swimming pools.

Cross-dressing is illegal.

Non-Muslim residents can get a licence to drink alcohol at home from the Royal Oman Police. Liquor licenses are not available to non-residents, but it is possible for tourists and visitors to buy and drink alcohol in licensed venues, such as hotels, restaurants and clubs. The legal age for drinking alcohol is 21.

It is a punishable offence under Omani law to drink alcohol in public, be drunk in a public area or to drink drive. Foreign nationals have been arrested and charged, including in cases where they have come to the attention of the police for a related offence or matter, such as disorderly or offensive behaviour. Passengers in transit through Omani ports whilst under the influence of alcohol may also be arrested.

Import and use of e-cigarettes/vape products are illegal in Oman.

Swearing and making rude gestures (including while driving or on social media) are considered obscene acts.

Excessive public displays of affection are frowned upon and may bring you to the attention of the police.

Photography of certain government buildings and military sites isn't allowed. Don't photograph people without their permission. Hobbies like bird watching and plane spotting may be misunderstood - particularly near military sites, government buildings and airports.
Financial crimes, including fraud, bouncing cheques, unpaid debt and the non-payment of bills (including hotel bills) can result in imprisonment and/or a fine.

Foreign nationals must pay all outstanding debts and traffic fines before leaving the country. You can pay fines at the airport. If you haven't paid fines before you leave you may experience delays or be prevented from leaving the country. The same goes if you are subject to a travel ban, involved in legal proceedings or are a child subject to a custody dispute.

You could be fined and/or detained if you overstay or fail to extend your legal residency. You can be fined up to OMR10 per day up to a maximum of OMR500 for overstaying.

There is zero tolerance for drugs-related offences. The penalties for importing, trafficking, smuggling and possession, of even residual amounts, of drugs are severe. In some cases, the death penalty could apply. There is no distinction in Omani law between ‘soft’ and ‘hard’ drugs; both are treated with equal severity.

It is illegal to create, import and/or share pornographic images and videos, even if created for personal use and with the consent of those involved.

Flying drones or remote-controlled flying devices either without a valid licence or in restricted airspace is against the law.

It’s against the law to live together or share the same hotel room with someone of the opposite sex to whom you aren't married or closely related.

You may struggle to register the birth of a baby born in Oman if you are unmarried or in a relationship the Omani authorities do not recognise as marriage.

Homosexuality is illegal in Oman.

International Driving Permit 1968 is required

• The most common religion in Pakistan is Islam.
• Don't be surprised most businesses are closed on Fridays in Pakistan.
• Don't wear shorts or tight clothing - it will attract unwanted attention
• Don't show off with expensive clothes or jewellery in public. Keep a low profile to avoid unwanted attention.
• Don't eat, drink, smoke or chew chewing gum in public during the holy month of Ramadan.
• Don't take pictures of military installations and nuclear sites - it’s illegal.
• Don't drink tap water - use bottled one instead.
• Don't eat, give or receive the gifts with the left hand - use the right hand or both hands. Gifts are usually not open when received.
• Don't ignore the required security matters when tempting to visit Karakoram mountains - assisting to lost or injured visitors in such remote areas can be difficult.
• Don't forget same-sex sexual conduct is criminalised in Pakistan.
• Don't forget the monsoon season usually runs from late June to early October, particularly in Sindh and Punjab provinces.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Pakistan?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Pakistan. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Healthcare of Pakistan is ranked 138th in the world. The health care delivery system in Pakistan consists of public and private sectors. Under the constitution, health is primarily responsibility of the provincial government, except in the federally administrated areas.

Health Risk

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Caused by touching the body fluids of a person or animal infected with CCHF.

Occurs from insect bites, including mosquitoes.

Occurs from sand fly bite.

Caused by Mosquito bite.

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.