Getting to Karachi: Checklist

• up to 9 months ahead:
  Book round-trip air tickets
  ... flexibility with dates is the key to the best fares
  Apply for passport
  ... if you have a passport, make sure it is valid for six months beyond your trip.
  Determine appropriate immunizations
• up to six months ahead:
  Determine health insurance coverage
  ... check if existing medical policies include overseas coverage and evacuation services
  Arrange accomodations
• up to three months ahead:
  Buy air tickets
  Apply for visa from the Pakistan Embassy or Consulate
  ... an application fee of $120 is required, along with a copy of your air tickets and two photos
  Receive needed immunizations
  ... recorded on a yellow WHO International Certificate of Vaccinations
• up to two weeks ahead:
  Arrange transportation to the airport for departure
  Obtain U.S. or national currency
  ... or you can wait until you arrive before changing it into Rupees
  Consider other things to bring
  Arrange to be picked up from the airport upon arrival
• three days ahead:
  Call the airline to confirm your flights
• on departure day:
  Review documentation:
  ... passport with visa, air tickets, WHO Certificate, insurance card
  Tag your luggage