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Pakistan removes PCR test requirement for fully vaccinated travellers

The National Command and Operation Centre says it no longer requires negative PCR report for fully-vaccinated passengers travelling to the country.

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

MUSCAT: Pakistan has cancelled the PCR test report for fully vaccinated passengers travelling to the country, starting from February 24, 2022, the National Command and Operation Centre has announced.

In a statement issued, NCOC said “it no longer requires negative PCR report for fully-vaccinated passengers travelling to the country.”

The following guidelines has been issued for travellers:  

1. Pre-boarding negative PCR has been abolished for fully vaccinated inbound travelers. However, non-vaccinated individuals over 12 years will require pre-boarding negative PCR (maximum 72 hours).

2.Mandatory full vaccination for all inbound passengers less exemptions granted as per the earlier circular dated January 6, 2022. 

3. Passengers below 12 years of age are exempt from mandatory vaccination.

4. Passengers between 12-18 years of age are allowed to travel without mandatory vaccinations till March 31, 2022.

5. Rapid Antigen Test on arrival for deportees and non-vaccinated pedestrians at Border Terminals; Positive cases will be home quarantined for 10 days.

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