Location: Islamabad
Event:URGENT – Notification of Flights on Qatar Airlines from Islamabad
Qatar Airways announced they will operate limited flights from Pakistan in the next several days.
Please contact Qatar Airways directly or through your preferred agent to inquire about pricing and availability of these flights, even if you had previously existing reservations.
These are not U.S. government operated or funded flights. Availability and cancellations are controlled by the airline. Onward travel to the United States may be difficult as many carriers have reduced or eliminated routes.
Travelers will be subject to entry and exit and health requirements at the plane’s arrival countries. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) raised the Travel Health Notice for Pakistan to Level 3 on March 23, 2020, because of widespread and ongoing transmission of COVID-19 within the country. Upon arrival to the United States, passengers will be subject to CDC screening, health observation, and monitoring requirements. For additional questions, visit the CDC’s COVID-19 Information for Travel page.
Actions to Take:
- Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts and updates.
- Seek medical care right away if you believe you may have COVID-19 (or similar symptoms) or were exposed to someone who may have COVID-19 in the last six weeks.
- For the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19, please see the CDC’s latest recommendations.
- Monitor flight availability.
- Check with your airlines regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.
- Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s websiteon the latest travel restrictions to the United States.
- Visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for information on conditions in Pakistan.
- Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.
Assistance:
- U.S. Embassy Islamabad, Pakistan
+(92)(51) 201-4000
ACSIslamabad@state.gov
https://pk.usembassy.gov - U.S. Consulate General Karachi
+(92)(21) 3527 5000
ACSKarachi@state.gov - U.S. Consulate General Lahore
+(92)(42) 3603 4000
ACSLahore@state.gov - U.S. Consulate Peshawar
+(92)(91) 526 8800 - State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444 - Pakistan Country Information
- Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates
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