Deadline for Umrah pilgrims to obtain Nadra vaccination certificate extended till Sept 25
Pakistani authorities have extended the deadline for Umrah pilgrims to obtain mandatory Nadra vaccination certificates until September 25. The extension follows difficulties pilgrims faced due to limited vaccination centers and high demand.
Why it matters
This decision eases travel logistics for thousands of religious pilgrims and highlights ongoing efforts to digitize health records in Pakistan.
Home latest pakistan world sports showbiz entertainment Royal business health Sci-Tech Food Fact Check big picture Videos shows Watch LIVE TV X Home Latest Pakistan World Sports Showbiz Fact Check big picture Videos Shows LIVE TV --> Health Deadline for Umrah pilgrims to obtain Nadra vaccination certificate extended till Sept 25 Health ministry advises travellers heading abroad to apply for vaccination at least 10 days before their departure By Tariq Abul Hasan | Published September 14, 2026
The authorities have extended the deadline for Umrah pilgrims to obtain the National Database and Registration Authority's (Nadra) vaccination certificate to September 25, Border Health Services said in a statement on Monday.
Umrah pilgrims will now be allowed to travel to Saudi Arabia without a Nadra vaccination certificate until September 25.
The vaccination requirements cover polio, meningitis, yellow fever and influenza.
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