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Umrah Pilgrim Vaccination Rule Enforced Only at Karachi Airport For Now

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At a glance

  • A NADRA-linked vaccination certificate is required for pilgrims.
  • The rule is currently enforced only for Umrah pilgrims at Karachi Airport.
  • Required vaccinations include polio, meningitis, yellow fever, and influenza.

Story so far

Border Health Services-Pakistan has mandated that pilgrims travelling for Hajj and Umrah must carry a NADRA-integrated vaccination certificate. The rule, officially effective from September 14, 2026, covers polio, meningitis, yellow fever, and influenza. While the initial directive was broad, recent reports indicate the rule is currently only being enforced for Umrah pilgrims departing from Karachi Airport.

Latest development

The mandatory vaccination requirement for Umrah pilgrims is reportedly being enforced only at Karachi's Jinnah International Airport at present.

Latest updates

The mandatory vaccination requirement for Umrah pilgrims is currently being enforced only at Karachi's Jinnah International Airport, according to available reports. This development follows an earlier directive from Border Health Services-Pakistan (BHS-P) that announced the rule for all Hajj and Umrah travellers starting September 14, 2026.

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