Pakistan Travel Insurance

Basic Information About Pakistan

Some important information on Pakistan Travel Insurance that we think you’ll want to know before you travel.

Pakistan Security Measures for travelers

The decision to travel to Pakistan is yours and you are equally responsible for your personal safety while abroad. However, we provide you with credible and timely information in our Travel Advice to help you in making an informed decision and the right choice as you travel out of Canada.

Risk Level

Pakistan – Avoid non-essential travel

The security situation in Pakistan is unpredictable. There are threats of kidnapping, sectarian violence, terrorist attacks so avoid nonessential violence in Pakistan.

Avoid all travels to Islamadad, Kashmir region, the province of Balochistan and Quetta, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and so forth.

Entry / Exit requirements

Pakistan, just like every other country, decides who passes through its borders. In addition, the Government of Canada will not intervene on your behalf if you do not meet the requirements for exit or entry to Pakistan.

The information on this page was obtained from Pakistani authorities, however, it can change at any time. Moreover, you can verify the information with foreign diplomatic missions and consulates in Canada.

Passport

The passport you hold and use for travel determines the entry requirements that apply to you. Contact your transportation company to find out about passport requirement before out travel.

Pakistan Healthcare

There are both public and private hospitals and healthcare services in Pakistan. Although the healthcare standards and facilities may not be as high as that of Canada, the cost of medical treatment could be high especially if you don’t have a Pakistan travel insurance policy. Also, some hospitals may require cash payment. Thus, you need to travel with enough money to cover potential costs and the right travel insurance to provide adequate coverage.

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Pakistan Travel Insurance News

Before traveling outside Canada, it is important to take time and go through the travel advisory for the destination to make sure you take appropriate precaution.

Some countries can be categorized as high-risk due to their extreme risk of personal safety. Canadians are advised to avoid traveling to countries like Iraq, North Korea, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Dominica, Syria, Somalia, Saint Martin, Chad, and Afghanistan.

However, for some other countries, Canadians are advised to avoid non-essential travel due to the risk of terrorism or instability in the security situation. Countries that fall under this category include Pakistan, Venezuela, the British Virgin Island, and Egypt.

Countries like China, Bahamas, France, England, Belgium, Mexico, Haiti, Russia, Iran etc requires a high degree of caution while countries like the U.S., South Korea, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Cuba, Guam, Spain, and Australia are less risky spots.

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