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Tourist Information The guide was updated: 2023-02-07

Passport / Visa

Passport / Visa

Most travellers will need to apply for an entry visa via one of Pakistan's diplomatic missions. Visa on arrival may be issued in certain cases, but only applies to a selected number of nationalities, and only for visitors travelling as part of an organised tour group or on business. Visa-free entry is granted to nationals of the Maldives, Nepal, Samoa, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago. Indian residents are subject to extra regulations and are not issued tourist visas, but may enter the country on a different type of visa. Citizens of India, along with Bangladesh, Bhutan, Israel, Nigeria, Palestine, Somalia and Uganda are required to register with the police upon arrival.

Jinnah International Airport (KHI)

Jinnah International Airport (KHI)

The Jinnah International Airport lies 15 km northeast of the city. Taxis are always available for hire outside the arrivals building. It takes approximately 25 minutes to travel from the airport to downtown Karachi. Agree on the price before boarding the cab, and familiarise yourself with the average fare at your time of travelling. A bus runs from dusk to dawn every 30 minutes. The journey takes approximately 50 minutes, but heavy traffic may extend this time.

Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit

The best times to visit Karachi are either at the very start of the summer monsoon season (in July), or during the winter months, from December to February. Mind that due to its waterside location, Karachi maintains rather high humidity levels throughout the year. The summer months, from roughly May to September, tend to get quite hot, temperatures sometimes reaching highs of up to 45°C.

Public Transport

Public Transport

While busses are best avoided, auto-rickshaws may be a budget alternative to those, and can be hired anywhere in Karachi except for the South District, in which they are not allowed.

Taxi

Taxi

The black-and-yellow taxis do not use meter, so agree on the price in advance and enquire at your hotel about approximate fares if you intend to use these. Convenient, metered, private taxis also operate around the city. Some of these include: White Cab +92 21 111 789 786 Metro Radio Cab +92 21 111 222 787

Post

Post

For secure and fast shipments, use private postage operators. Pakistan Post mail boxes are colour-coded, and indicate whether they are designated for local or international post in English. Karachi City G.P.O:

Pharmacy

Pharmacy

NIBD Pharmacy Sir Shah Muhammad Suleman Rd, Karachi +92 21 34821502 Open 24/7

Telephone

Telephone

Country code: +92 Area code: (0)21

Electricity

Electricity

230 V, 50Hz "Euro" plugs type C and three round pin type D plugs used

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