Key Takeaways
- Airblue has issued a travel advisory for Hajj and Umrah passengers.
- NADRA-integrated vaccination proof will be mandatory from September 14, 2026.
- Passengers must obtain a digital vaccination card from authorized centers.
Airblue has issued an important travel advisory for Hajj and Umrah passengers, informing them that NADRA-integrated vaccination proof will become mandatory from September 14, 2026, for travelers departing from Karachi to Saudi Arabia.
According to the advisory, passengers should complete their vaccination requirements before travel and obtain a NADRA-integrated digital vaccination card from an authorized vaccination center. The Federal Government Civil Dispensary has been designated as the authorized vaccination center.
The airline has recommended meningitis and influenza vaccinations for Umrah pilgrims, adding that passengers without valid NADRA-integrated vaccination proof will not be permitted to travel.
Airblue has advised passengers to plan ahead and ensure full compliance, noting that no other vaccination card will be accepted after September 14, 2026. The airline has also stated that vaccination and online registration facilities will become available at international departure airports shortly.
Passengers who choose to get vaccinated at the airport should arrive six hours before departure, with vaccination payments made through the NADRA e-Sahulat platform. The airline has also mentioned that vaccination facilities will soon become available in other cities.
Airblue has emphasized the importance of compliance with the new regulations, stating that travelers must ensure they have the necessary documentation to avoid any travel disruptions.
