NADRA has extended the deadline for its integrated vaccination card requirement from September 14 to September 25, 2026, offering relief to Hajj and Umrah pilgrims as well as international travelers who had been rushing to meet the original cutoff.
Who Needs the Card
The requirement applies to Hajj and Umrah pilgrims as well as international passengers departing from Pakistan. The vaccination card must cover four specific vaccinations: Polio, Meningitis, Yellow Fever and Influenza, all integrated into NADRA’s digital verification system.
Why the Deadline Was Extended
In the lead-up to the original September 14 deadline, hundreds of passengers and pilgrims had gathered at airport health offices across the country to obtain their NADRA-integrated vaccination cards, creating significant congestion. The extension to September 25 gives travelers an additional window to complete the process without the pressure of the earlier cutoff.
According to Border Health Services Pakistan, travelers without the proper NADRA-integrated vaccination documentation will not be permitted to travel once the deadline takes effect. This makes it essential for anyone planning international travel, particularly for Hajj or Umrah, to secure their vaccination card well before the new September 25 cutoff to avoid last-minute disruption to their travel plans.
How to Get the Card
While this announcement did not detail the full application process, NADRA has previously outlined simplified procedures for obtaining vaccination cards specifically for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims through its integrated system. Travelers are advised to visit their nearest airport health office or NADRA facility well ahead of their travel date, given the congestion seen ahead of the original deadline.
A formal notification confirming the extension was expected to be issued shortly, giving travelers official confirmation of the new September 25 cutoff.
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