Pakistan international travel guide in 2024

Pakistan travel details 🇵🇰

Pakistan has a population of 194M with main currency as Pakistani Rupee. The languages spoken are English. Pakistan travel safety advice is Reconsider your need to travel. Automatic teller machines are rare in Pakistan. Tipping is usually not expected in Pakistan. Internet speed in Pakistan is on average 2.1 Mbps.In Pakistan you drive on the left side.

Pakistan travel advice

⬤ Reconsider your need to travel

We've reviewed our advice for Pakistan and continue to advise reconsider your need to travel overall. Higher levels apply. The security situation remains unpredictable. Avoid large groups of people, demonstrations, and protests, as they can turn violent quickly. Authorities may suspend internet and mobile phone networks and close roads and highways at short notice. Transit to and from Islamabad International Airport may be impeded by protest activity. Monitor media for information on the latest developments and follow the instructions of local authorities. (See 'Safety'). We advise: Reconsider your need to travel to Pakistan overall due to the volatile security situation and threat of terrorism, kidnapping, violent crime and the risk of civil unrest. Higher levels apply in some areas.

Issue Date : Mar 21, 2024

Pakistan weather

Pakistan essential details

Plugs

Pakistan uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type D.

Languages

The languages that are typically spoken are English

Money in Pakistan

Currencies

Pakistan uses the Pakistani rupee (symbol: ?), code PKR.Banknotes come in denominations of 5000, 1000, 500, 100, 50, 20 and 10 rupees. Rupee is subdivided into 100 paisas. Coins come in denominations of 5, 2 and 1 rupees.

ATM

Automatic teller machines are rare in Pakistan. Your best bet is to look for them in large cities and community places.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.

Tipping

Not expected, but can leave extra tip Tipping is usually not expected in Pakistan. However, if you are satisfied with the service provided you can show your appreciation by leaving a small ‘extra’ tip.

Internet in Pakistan

Internet

Internet speed in Pakistan is on average 2.1 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Pakistan is very low. It's quite hard to find one.

Phones

You can buy a SIM card for about 1,442.17 PKR, which includes 20 GB of data plan. You can choose from 4 telecoms: Jazz, Telenor, Ufone or Zong. Pakistan uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Pakistan upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.

Calling

To call Pakistan, dial +, then 92 (the country code for Pakistan), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within Pakistan, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 21 .

Driving in Pakistan

Road rules

In Pakistan you drive on the left side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 100 km/h (62 mph) on expressways, 120 km/h (74 mph) on motorways, 40-70 km/h (24-43 mph) in all built-up areas and 60-100 km/h (37-62 mph) on undivided highways.

Emergecy

Police

102

Ambulance

103

Fire department

101

Pakistan map

Pakistan visa advice

If you're considering exploring Pakistan beyond the usual transit spots, our comprehensive guide on Pakistan transit visa offers deeper insights and broader options for travelers of different nationalities. For those transiting through other countries en route to Pakistan, understanding Pakistan Transit Visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth journey.