Summary The deadline for mandatory vaccination of passengers travelling to Saudi Arabia has been extended by one month, with checks at Karachi Airport set to begin on November 20.
RIYADH (Dunya News) – The deadline for mandatory vaccination of passengers travelling to Saudi Arabia has been extended by one month.
Verification of mandatory vaccination for Umrah pilgrims and other passengers travelling to Saudi Arabia from Karachi Airport will begin at 10:00 am on November 20, following the extension.
Earlier, October 15 had been announced as the deadline, with travel without a vaccination card prohibited under the mandatory vaccination requirement.
According to a circular, vaccination services had been available round the clock at the government dispensary at Karachi Airport, with passengers required to get vaccinated at least 10 days before travel.
The facility was also available on an emergency basis in the departure lounge at Karachi Airport for pilgrims and other passengers arriving from remote areas.
