Practical info for Pakistan
Emergencies, embassy, entry requirements, money: the essentials before you go, with the official source and the date each piece of information was checked.
Embassy and entry requirements shown for travellers from: United Kingdom.
Emergency numbers
Official sources give different numbers for some services: each number is shown with its source.
- Single emergency numberaccording to Poland's foreign ministry, 30/06/20261112
- Policeaccording to GOV.UK, 13/10/2026 ; according to Poland's foreign ministry, 30/06/202615
- Medical emergenciesaccording to Poland's foreign ministry, 30/06/2026115
- Medical emergenciesaccording to GOV.UK, 13/10/20261122
- Fire brigadeaccording to Poland's foreign ministry, 30/06/202616
- Fire brigadeaccording to GOV.UK, 13/10/20261122
Source: France Diplomatie, GOV.UK, French embassy, Portal das Comunidades Portuguesas, Ministerstwo Spraw Zagranicznych RP · verified on 26/10/2026
Embassy and consulates
- British High Commission IslamabadEmbassy
- Address
- Diplomatic Enclave, Ramna 5, P O Box 1122, Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
- Consular emergency line
- To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry use our contact form: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/pakistan/british-high-commission-islamabad
- British Deputy High Commission KarachiEmbassy
- Address
- Shahrah-e-Iran Clifton Karachi 75600, Karachi, Pakistan
- Consular emergency line
- To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry use our contact form: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/pakistan/british-deputy-high-commission-karachi
Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
Entry requirements
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included.
Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 13/10/2026 ›
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Safety and travel advice
Highest level according to GOV.UK (FCDO): FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country; FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country.
Areas where FCDO advises against travel
FCDO advises against all travel to within 10 miles of the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
FCDO advises against all travel to these areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province:
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to these areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province:
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Currency and payments
Currency: Pakistani rupee (PKR).
The ECB does not publish a reference rate for PKR.
Source: SIX Group (ISO 4217), European Central Bank, EU Publications Office · verified on 26/10/2026
Time difference
Local time: UTC+05:00, +5 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026).
The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
Source: IANA (time zones) · verified on 26/10/2026
Driving
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “You’ll need to have both the 1968 version of the international driving permit (IDP) and your UK driving licence with you in the car. You cannot buy an IDP outside the UK, so get one before you travel.”
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Mobile networks
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: Jazz (Sirocco, Airalo); Zong (Sirocco, Airalo); Mobilink (Sirocco); Telenor (Sirocco).
eSIM prices for Pakistan
7 days, 5 GB · prices checked on 26/10/2026
3 brands compared, not an exhaustive listWhy this ranking?
Ranked by price: for each brand, the cheapest plan that covers 7 days and 5 GB.
Not an exhaustive comparison: 3 brands out of the dozens that sell eSIMs. The list of brands compared is in our Methodology.
eSIMeter is published by Mocom SAS, which sells Sirocco: the site is funded by those sales. No other brand pays us.
Frequently asked questions
What are the emergency numbers in Pakistan?
Single emergency number: 1112 (according to Poland's foreign ministry, 30/06/2026) ; Police: 15 (according to GOV.UK, 13/10/2026 ; according to Poland's foreign ministry, 30/06/2026) ; Medical emergencies: 115 (according to Poland's foreign ministry, 30/06/2026) ; Medical emergencies: 1122 (according to GOV.UK, 13/10/2026) ; Fire brigade: 16 (according to Poland's foreign ministry, 30/06/2026) ; Fire brigade: 1122 (according to GOV.UK, 13/10/2026). Official sources give different numbers for some services: each number is shown with its source.
How do I contact the embassy or consulate in Pakistan?
British High Commission Islamabad, Diplomatic Enclave, Ramna 5, P O Box 1122, Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan ; British Deputy High Commission Karachi, Shahrah-e-Iran Clifton Karachi 75600, Karachi, Pakistan. Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
What are the entry requirements for Pakistan?
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included. Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 13/10/2026.
What is the travel advice for Pakistan?
Highest level according to GOV.UK (FCDO): FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country; FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country. Areas where FCDO advises against travel FCDO advises against all travel to within 10 miles of the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. FCDO advises against all travel to these areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province: FCDO advises against all but essential travel to these areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province:
What currency is used in Pakistan?
Currency: Pakistani rupee (PKR). The ECB does not publish a reference rate for PKR.
What is the time difference in Pakistan?
Local time: UTC+05:00, +5 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026). The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
What should I know about driving in Pakistan?
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “You’ll need to have both the 1968 version of the international driving permit (IDP) and your UK driving licence with you in the car. You cannot buy an IDP outside the UK, so get one before you travel.”
Which mobile networks operate in Pakistan?
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: Jazz (Sirocco, Airalo); Zong (Sirocco, Airalo); Mobilink (Sirocco); Telenor (Sirocco).