pakistan

Restricted

travel approval

high

travel security risk

A

healthcare infrastructure and disease risk

travel requirements

Business travel to Pakistan is permitted but requires approval from Global Security. Be advised that approved visits may be cancelled or postponed at short notice if security conditions change. All travelers must take the following actions:

Get approval from Global Security (contact shown below)
Forward a copy of the approval to CWT or their designated travel agent prior to tickets being issued. This should be done as far in advance of departure as possible

Travel to remote areas, particularly near the Afghan and Iranian borders is prohibited.

contacts

Click on the link below for all location specific contacts to support travel coordination, approvals, security and medical questions. Please save this information before you travel.

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security risks

Terrorism, crime, kidnapping, violent protests, and political instability all present acute risks for travelers to Pakistan. The Pakistani Taliban, elements of al Qaeda, and other extremist groups routinely carry out terrorist attacks throughout the country, usually against government and security targets, but also against softer targets such as business hotels, markets, and places were elites and foreigners congregate.

Crime and kidnapping are particular risks in Karachi, though all cities present significant threats. Political violence is a regular occurrence. Religious protests are common throughout the country—especially on Fridays after midday prayers—and have the potential to turn violent.

Anti-American demonstrations are common, and any installation perceived to be associated with the U.S. is a potential target of popular anger or attack. The U.S. embassy and other foreign embassies are periodically closed due to terrorism threats.

healthcare infrastructure and disease risks

The Chevron healthcare infrastructure and disease risk level for Pakistan is A. Click here for International SOS health guidance.

guidance

Visitors to Pakistan should exercise high levels of caution and situational awareness and take the following precautions:

Avoid large gatherings and locations popular with Westerners
Be prepared for additional security measures and potential disruption to travel
Minimize your profile by not displaying Chevron-related logos on your belongings
Ensure traveler itineraries are known to management
Stay in close contact with the BU
Monitor media and local information sources
Be prepared for additional security measures and potential travel disruptions
All staff should ensure that their contact details are up to date before travel to Pakistan

Employees should be aware that information security risks can be greater during travel, as third parties present in foreign countries may monitor communications and transmissions.

Employees are advised to avoid communications on sensitive matters and to travel with as little sensitive information as possible.

	travel approval level	description
	Not Restricted	No Global Security travel restrictions.
	Restricted	Travel requires authorization from Global Security and/or local business unit management.

	travel security risk levels	description
	Low	Low levels of non-violent crime may be present in business and tourist districts, hotels or other locations frequented by travelers, but violent crime is infrequent. Terrorist groups have limited operational capabilities or security and emergency services have the capacity to detect or adequately respond to a potential attack. Protests are mostly non-violent and rarely disrupt regular commerce, transportation and business operations. Industrial action and transport disruption are infrequent.
	Elevated	Crime is not pervasive, but non-violent and violent crime could impact visitors. Periodic political unrest, protests, and/or sporadic acts of terrorism occur, but are unlikely to directly impact business travelers. The capacity of security and emergency services and infrastructure varies. Industrial action can disrupt travel.
	High	Crime and terrorism pose significant direct or incidental risks to travelers. Anti-government or anti-western demonstrations may be commonplace or violent and could delay or prevent travel. Parts of the country are inaccessible or off-limits to the traveler.
	Critical	Violent crime and/or terrorism is pervasive and is directed at travelers. Political instability, domestic conflict and/or violent civil unrest pose significant risks. There is a high risk of arbitrary detention. Large parts of the country are inaccessible to foreigners.

	levels	description
	A	Health care infrastructure is well developed, and site is often used as a referral center. It has competent care in English in most or all sub-specialties, including non-clinical adjuncts such as speech therapy, developmental needs, etc. Endemic diseases are well controlled or not significant. Chevron maintains or has ready access to health care resources. Business travelers should strongly consider consulting with Global Health and Medical prior to travel.
	B	Health care infrastructure is partially/poorly developed and not always available. Advanced care is on an emergency-only basis because of concerns about access, competence, communications in English, medical culture, follow up, hygiene, etc. or care is available for basic needs and sometimes for diagnostics only. Few or no non-clinical adjunctive care resources are present. Endemic diseases may be present with irregular or poor control. Chevron has limited or no internal health support and relies on limited external health care resources or external health resources are unreliable. Business travelers should strongly consider consulting with Global Health and Medical prior to travel.