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Pakistan Travel Safety Guidelines

Pakistan Travel Safety Guidelines

The world continues to face the global pandemic of COVID-19 and the precautionary measures to mitigate the risk of further spread. During these times, ZED Tours is ready to assist travelers throughout this challenging period. The Pakistan Government is making efforts to deal with the situation and has taken numerous steps to mitigate the risk. This is indeed a challenge, not only for Pakistan but the whole world – and ensuring that tourism outfitters take proactive, comprehensive, and coordinated steps to continue tourism sustainably. The Pakistan government has made one thing clear. There will be no national lock down again!  However, the government is trying its best to enforce and implement SOPs to deal with the spread. For the last few months, a practice of smart-lock downs (locking a certain neighborhood for a week or two) has been taking place in different parts of the country. This has proven to be an effective strategy so far. There are no extreme measures or halt on any travel related services. Much of the northern tourism areas have achieved a “COVID-19 Free” zone.

Pakistan Government: NO LOCK DOWNS AGAIN!

Travelers entering Pakistan must:

  • Provide traveler contact information through:
    • The PassTrack mobile app (Download the PassTrack app (iOS, Android, or web format). Make sure you have the official version by downloading it here.) or
    • An accessible web-based form
  • Undergo screening by a health official
  • Provide a certificate of negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test (see below)

Latest SOPs by ZED Tours

In order to ensure safety of our staff members & travelers, the following precaution are being taken effectively:

  • Our Support Services Providers Partners (hotels, restaurants, places of interest) have been thoroughly inspected by our team. These physical inspections are carried out to observe the compliance to the Covid-19 precautions & relevant measures that have been taken for all guests. Only those Hotels and related establishments have been selected for the year 2021-22 that are equipped with better response to Covid-19.
  • We are constantly following World Health Organization (WHO)’s updates on the pandemic and disseminating relevant information to our staff, partners and collaborators.
  • We are also following Pakistan’s Ministry of National Health Services Regulations & Coordination constantly & following their guidelines to update our SOPs.
  • In case of group travels, we have restricted our group size to manageable sizes. This allows us to maintain the safe social distance on road and at places of interest.
  • We are providing pre-departure information to all our traveler guests (individuals and groups).
  • Our Vehicles & Hotels are equipped with the necessary P.P.E (face masks , hand gloves, sanitizers) and are a Standard Issue to all our travelers.
  • Before arrival, we are asking all our guest travelers to sign an undertaking to follow SOPs of Pakistan’s federal, provincial or regional governments, services providers including tour operator (ZED Tours), Hotels, Guest Houses, Lodges, Restaurants, Transporters, Airliners.
  • At our offices, we are following the “guidelines for tour operator offices” by National Tourism Corporation Board.
  • According to law, we will share complete details of group members with relevant authorities. We are making sure our travel groups/fixed departures are scanned before entry to/exit from any province/region.
  • We are working with only approved hotels and accommodation facilities for providing boarding and lodging facility. This updated list of such facilities is checked by our staff at ZED Tours.
  • During travel, the stop-over stay or stay for meals will be arranged at pre-approved restaurants/hotels.
  • We are ensuring temperature checks at start of the treks for guests, tour guide, driver(s), staff, etc. Anyone running a temperature of more than 99° F will be politely requested to extend social distance according to location. Our guides have full knowledge of nearest hospital/medical facility for testing where possible.
  • Road transport protocols set by NTCB are strictly followed. This includes subjects related to protective gear, disinfection, conversations, etc.

Important Note: If you notice any service providers not abiding by SOPs during your trip, complain to our guide or reach out to us on booking@zedtours.pk 

Read on for up-to-date travel info to Pakistan, ways you can help stop the spread of COVID-19, and tools and resources for staying abreast of this ever-changing situation.

 

PassTrack App

Use this mobile app to speed up your arrival process in Pakistan and spend less time with immigration and public health officers. Submit your information easily and securely using the app within 48 hours before arriving in Pakistan. The app helps you to:

  • Provide mandatory information that’s required for entry into Pakistan
  • Reduce your wait time and points of contact at the airport
  • Provide the Government of Pakistan with voluntary updates and the development of any symptoms during the 14 days after arriving in Pakistan.

Mandatory COVID-19 RT-PCR required prior to travel

Starting 5th October 2020, all International Travelers coming to Pakistan will require a mandatory negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test that has to be taken within 96 hours of the travel date.

List of Exempted Countries

The following countries are exempted from mandatory COVID-19 testing:

  1. Australia
  2. Bhutan
  3. China
  4. Fiji
  5. Japan
  6. Kazakhstan
  7. Laos
  8. Mongolia
  9. Morocco
  10. Nepal
  11. New Zealand
  12. Rwanda
  13. Saudi Arabia
  14. Singapore
  15. South Korea
  16. Sri Lanka
  17. Tajikistan
  18. Trinidad & Tobago
  19. Vietnam

 

Test Required :

  1. Afghanistan
  2. Algeria
  3. Albania
  4. Andorra
  5. Angola
  6. Antarctica
  7. Argentina
  8. Armenia
  9. Aruba
  10. Austria
  11. Azerbaijan
  12. Bahamas
  13. Bahrain
  14. Bangladesh
  15. Barbados
  16. Belarus
  17. Belgium
  18. Bermuda
  19. Bolivia
  20. Cambodia
  21. Canada
  22. Croatia
  23. Cyprys
  24. Czech Republic
  25. Denmark
  26. Dominica
  27. Egyot
  28. Estonia
  29. Finland
  30. France
  31. Gambia
  32. Georgia
  33. Germany
  34. Greece
  35. Greenland
  36. Grenada
  37. Hongkong
  38. Hungary
  39. Iceland
  40. India
  41. Indonesia
  42. Iran
  43. Iraq
  44. Isle of Man
  45. Israel
  46. Itlay
  47. Jordan
  48. Kuwait
  49. Kyrgyzstan
  50. Latvia
  51. Lebanon
  52. Libya
  53. Lithuania
  54. Luxembourg
  55. Malaysia
  56. Maldives
  57. Mali
  58. Malta
  59. Mauritius
  60. Mexico
  61. Micronesia
  62. Moldova
  63. Monaco
  64. Netherlands
  65. Niger
  66. Norfolk Island
  67. Norway
  68. Oman
  69. Philipines
  70. Qatar
  71. Romania
  72. Russia
  73. Spain
  74. Sudan
  75. Sweden
  76. Switzerland
  77. Tiwan
  78. Thailand
  79. Tunisia
  80. Turkey
  81. Uganda
  82. Ukraine
  83. United Arab Emirates
  84. United States of America
  85.  Uzbekistan
  86. Vatican City
  87. Zimbabwe

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