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21 June 2022 Updated on 8 Nov 2022

We continue to advise Singaporeans to defer all non-essential travel to high risk areas such as border areas between India and Pakistan, Balochistan province and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province given the volatile security situation in these regions. 

We also continue to advise Singaporeans to take additional security precautions when travelling to other parts of the country (such as Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore and Karachi). If you are already in Pakistan, you should take all necessary precautions to ensure your personal safety. You are advised to stay vigilant, monitor developments through the local news, and heed the instructions of the local authorities. Do stay in touch with your family and friends in Singapore so that they know you are safe. Singaporeans in or travelling to Pakistan are encouraged to eRegister with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at  https://eregister.mfa.gov.s g. Those who require consular assistance can contact the following: Singapore Honorary Consulate-General in Karachi, Pakistan Address: Lakson Square Building No. 2, Sarwar Shaheed Road, Karachi Tel: +92 21 3568 6419 / +92 21 3568 5308 Email:  [email protected]

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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.

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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:  [email protected] , 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:  [email protected]

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