NADRA Integrated Vaccination Certificate Deadline Extended for Umrah Pilgrims at Karachi Airport

NADRA Integrated Vaccination Certificate Deadline Extended for Umrah Pilgrims at Karachi Airport Until 25 September 2026

Karachi, 14 September 2026: The Government of Pakistan, Airport Health Department Border Health Services Pakistan, has issued an important notification regarding vaccination requirements for Umrah pilgrims and certain other passengers traveling through Jinnah International Airport, Karachi.

According to the notification dated 14 September 2026, the implementation deadline for the NADRA Integrated Vaccination Certificate requirement at Jinnah International Airport has been extended until:

25 September 2026 at 10:00 AM

The notification states that this extension has been granted in the public interest and on the request of concerned sister agencies.

This means passengers who fall under the relevant vaccination requirements have additional time to complete the required vaccination process and obtain the NADRA-integrated vaccination documentation.

Mandatory Vaccinations Mentioned in the Notification

The Airport Health Department has also reiterated that the following vaccines are mandatory for applicable passengers:

• Influenza vaccine
• Meningitis vaccine
• Polio vaccine

According to the notice, these requirements apply to:

• Umrah pilgrims
• Passengers travelling on a Saudi work visa
• Travelers who intend to stay in Saudi Arabia for more than six months

Passengers should therefore ensure that all required vaccinations are completed before travelling and that the relevant vaccination proof is available.

What Has Changed?

The main change is the extension of the deadline for implementation of the NADRA Integrated Vaccination Certificate requirement at Jinnah International Airport.

The new deadline is:

25 September 2026 — 10:00 AM

Travelers should not interpret the deadline extension as removal of the vaccination requirement. The notification specifically confirms that the required vaccinations remain mandatory.

Important Advice for Umrah Pilgrims

Umrah pilgrims travelling from Karachi are advised to complete their vaccination requirements as early as possible instead of waiting until the final deadline.

Before departure, passengers should make sure they have:

• Completed the required vaccinations
• Obtained the required vaccination documentation
• Verified their airline travel requirements
• Checked any latest instructions issued by Airport Health authorities
• Confirmed Saudi Arabia's applicable entry and health requirements

Requirements may vary depending on visa category, duration of stay, age, airline rules, and updated government instructions.

Notification Details

Issuing Authority: Government of Pakistan, Airport Health Department, Border Health Services Pakistan
Location: Jinnah International Airport, Karachi
Notification Date: 14 September 2026
Subject: Extension in deadline of NADRA Integrated Vaccination Certificates for Umrah Pilgrims
Extended Deadline: 25 September 2026 at 10:00 AM

The notification has also been copied to concerned authorities, including health and airport-related departments.

Final Note

Umrah pilgrims and other affected travelers should use the extended period to complete all required vaccination formalities and keep their documents ready before departure.

Travelers are strongly advised to verify the latest information through their airline, travel agency, Airport Health Department, or relevant government authority, as travel and health requirements can be updated.