Pakistan
Warnings and insurance
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
Areas where FCDO advises against travel
Pakistan-Afghanistan border
FCDO advises against all travel to within 10 miles of the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province
FCDO advises against all travel to these areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province:
- Bajaur
- Bannu
- Buner
- Chārsadda
- Dera Ismail Khan
- Hangu
- Karak
- Khyber
- Kohat
- Kurram
- Lakki Marwat
- Lower Dir
- Mohmand
- Orakzai
- Peshawar, including the city of Peshawar
- Swat
- Tank
- North Waziristan
- Upper South Waziristan
- Lower South Waziristan
- the Karakoram Highway between Mansehra and Chilas via Battagram, Besham City, Dasu and Sazin up to the junction with the N15
- the N45 Highway, from the north of the Mardan ring road, to the edge of Chitral City, including Kalash valley
Balochistan Province
FCDO advises against all travel to Balochistan Province.
Pakistan-India Border Area
FCDO advises against all but essential travel within 5 miles of the international border between Pakistan and India. The Wagah border crossing is closed.
Pakistan-administered Kashmir
FCDO advises against all travel to within 10 miles of the Line of Control.
Sindh Province
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to all areas of Sindh Province north of and including the city of Nawabshah.
Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel to these regions.
India-Pakistan tensions
A ceasefire between Pakistan and India was announced on 10 May following recent tensions. Pakistani authorities have announced that airspace is open. British nationals should stay in touch with airlines for specific updates to flights.
We are continuing to monitor the situation closely. British nationals should stay up to date with our travel advice and follow the advice of local authorities.
British nationals already in, or planning to travel to, the region should be aware of geopolitical tensions and should subscribe to our Travel Advice to follow any updates. You should remain vigilant, monitor the media and this travel advice, subscribe to email alerts and read our advice on how to deal with a crisis overseas: If you’re affected by a crisis abroad - GOV.UK. You should keep your departure plans under close review, consult your airline for updated information, ensure your travel documents are up to date and that you have the necessary visas for onward travel.
British nationals affected can contact the FCDO for emergency help both in country and from the UK, 24/7. Please follow the link below to select your country, and then the nearest BHC to receive a phone number for those in country or in the UK.
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