The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has informed that in order to facilitate Overseas Pakistanis to access IRIS for filing of Income Tax returns, following URL may be availed:
URL: iiris.fbr.gov.pk

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For online E-visa application please consult:  www.visa.nadra.gov.pk

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Revised COVID-19 Guidelines Concerning inbound travel to Pakistan

(from January 3, 2021)

 The competent authority has decided to abolish Category B and Category C Country Lists with effect from January 5, 2022, 0001 hours. Consequently, the following guidelines will be applicable on inbound travel to Pakistan:

Pre-Departure Guidelines

1. a)Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination and possession of proof of COVID-19 vaccination. This is applicable for all passengers above 15 years of age.
2. b)Valid negative PCR Test result conducted within the 48 hours prior to commencement of travel to Pakistan. This is applicable for all passengers above 06 years of age.

On-Arrival Guidelines (applicable for all passengers above 06 years of age)

1. c)Rapid Antigen Testing upon arrival for all direct flights from Europe.
2. d)Rapid Antigen Testing upon arrival of a minimum of 50% inbound flights from KSA, UAE and Qatar.
3. e)Selective Rapid Antigen Testing for all inbound flights other than flights mentioned at (c) and (d) above.

• Any and all passengers producing a positive Rapid Antigen Test upon arrival will be quarantined at a self-paid/Government facility for 10 days and a PCR test will be conducted on day 8 of such Quarantine.

Pakistanis currently abroad and not vaccinated against COVID-19 for the following reasons are exempted from mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement concerning inbound travel to Pakistan subject to production of valid proof to immigration authorities/airline operators:

1. a)Expired Visa or Illegal Immigrants/Deportees
2. b)Medical Conditions/Issues
3. c)Pregnant female passengers
4. d)Passengers between 18 to 18 years of age (this exemption is valid until February 15, 2022.

All concerned are directed to ensure strict compliance