Travel Information

Russian citizens travelling to Pakistan

Citizens of Russia that are travelling to Pakistan need to apply for an e-visa online before travelling.

What to expect in Pakistan

inexpensive cost of living
🐌 Below average wifi
bad air quality
mild weather
🤝 friendly locals
❄️ cold weather
temples

Flights and Prices

Flight prices to Pakistan from Russia usually are around 28837.00 RUB. Air Arabia is a common carrier airline.

International and domestic airlines

Common international airlines are

PAK, Pakistan International Airlines, and Emirates

. Popular domestic airlines are

PAK, Pakistan International Airlines, and airblue

Common Tourist Questions

🥘 Do I need to tip?

No, you are not expected to tip at restaurants and other service businesses.

💰 Should I carry cash?

No, you don't have to carry cash with you. Credit cards are generally accepted. This may not be the case in smaller cities so you should double-check when you land.

☎️ Where do I get a SIM card from?

Some popular telecom companies are

MobiLink, Zong, and Ufone

.

💦 Can I drink tap water?

No, you cannot drink tap water. Bottled water is recommended.

🚕What do I use to get around?

Popular ride-hailing services include

Careem.

Exchange Rates

The primary currency is PKR.

1 RUB = 2.360877 PKR

To put that in perspective, the average dinner will cost you roughly $1.29 USD.

Visa Status

An E-Visa can filled out and submitted online before travel.

Notes and Passport Validity

There are no special notes about passport validity at this time. In general, it is good to ensure that your passport is valid 3 months after your trip ends.

Online Visa eligible.:Electronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for business purposes.:

Safety and Security

Do not travel.

We now advise all not to travel overseas, including to Pakistan. If you’re in Pakistan and wish to return to Australia, we recommend you do so as soon as possible by commercial means. Pakistan has confirmed multiple cases of COVID-19. Pakistan has closed its land borders with Iran and Afghanistan and delayed the planned opening of its border with China. International flights have been limited to Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi airports only. From 21 March 2020, all international arriving passengers will be required to provide a copy of a Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) test result for COVID-19 conducted during the 24-hour period prior to boarding the flight. We now advise you to: Do not travel to Pakistan.

Statistics

These values are calculated by computing the average scores that we have available to us across all cities in Pakistan. In some cases, they may not be completely accurate.

Internet Speed (1.49 / 5)
Safety (2.32 / 5)
Cost of Living (5.00 / 5)
Average Hotel Cost

$39.00 USD / night

Average Dinners

$1.29 USD

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Popular Cities in Pakistan

Bahawalpur

Faisalabad

Gujranwala

Islamabad

Karachi

Lahore

Peshawar

Quetta

Rawalpindi

Sargodha

Sialkot

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