Travel advisory issued for overseas Pakistanis returning to Pakistan
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Islamabad Zone has advised dual nationals and overseas Pakistanis travelling to Pakistan to ensure they carry valid travel documents and meet all applicable immigration requirements before starting their journey. FIA official said on Friday that dual nationals travelling to Pakistan should carry a valid Pakistani passport, National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP), or Pakistan e-Visa, where applicable.
The FIA clarified that Pakistani nationals working abroad could return to Pakistan even if their CNIC had expired, provided they possessed other required travel documents in accordance with applicable regulations. The agency advised passengers to verify relevant travel and immigration requirements before boarding their flights and ensure that all their documents were in order.
It also urged travellers to check the validity of their passports and ensure that their identity documents were up to date and acceptable for travel. “Stay informed, travel prepared,” the FIA said, advising passengers to complete the necessary document checks before beginning their journey to avoid inconvenience.
Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)
