Here you will find important tips and useful information for Pakistan.
in Swiss francs (CHF)
For ATM cash withdrawals
For cashless payments in shops, restaurants, hotels, and online
Credit cards are rarely accepted. For more detailed information, please contact the credit card issuer.
The Travel Mastercard card is accepted at major hotels and restaurant
For reasons of safety, it is advisable not to exchange cash over the amount needed immediately.
Keep exchange and transaction receipts for reconversion.
+ 4 h / + 3 h during our summer time
Official language
Urdu and english
Islamabad
00 041 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)
220 volt / adapter recommended
Passport still valid 6 months or more after end of stay with visa, return or onward travel ticket and proof of sufficient funds for stays up to 3 months.
Passports with Israeli visa (entry stamp) may cause considerable difficulty or denied entry.
Banks
9.00 - 13.30 h (Mon - Thu)
9.00 - 12.30 h (Fri - Sat)
Stores
9.00/10.00 - 13.00 h and 15.00 - 19.00 h (Sat - Thu)
Do not drink tap water.
Mosquito protection advised.
Minimum risk of malaria.
Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.
Security
Travel to this country is not advised due to internal conflicts.
Travel to this country is not advised due to internal conflicts.
Islamabad, Street 6, Diplomatic Enclave G-5/4
Tel. +92 51 2279 291 / +92 51 2279 292 / +92 51 2279 293
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