ISLAMABAD: Pakistani passengers flying into the UAE will need to show an attested vaccination certificate to enter the country.
A letter issued by the UAE Embassy in Islamabad said it would be mandatory to carry a UAE embassy-attested vaccination certificate for passengers entering the UAE from August 1. An attestation from Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad would also be required.
The General Consulate of Pakistan in Dubai confirmed its government had received the letter, which was first shared on social media.
“As per the recent instructions issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abu Dhabi, Government of UAE, that from August 1 2021, it is mandatory to carry UAE Embassy-attested vaccine certificates for Covid-19 issued by the National Database and Registration Authority along with Counselor Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Islamabad attestation before travelling to UAE,” the government letter said.
“Therefore, the embassy will appreciate if your esteemed office may inform all ministries of government of Pakistan, including diplomatic/official and ordinary passport holders at the earliest possible convenience.”
Flights from Pakistan have been halted by the UAE since May 12 and no official confirmation has been given yet if inbound flights are resuming from August 1. Web Desk
