Luggage and Documents Consideration Before Travelling to Pakistan

Whenever leaving UK for a visit to any major cities of Pakistan (Islamabad, Peshawar, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad) keeping documentation with you is extremely important as on airport you are recognized by your documents. The best tip I can give here for travelling is to keep your documents very close to you and to carry original copies of your documents, so that if unfortunately you happen to lose your documents your friends or family can fax or email you copies of your documents.

The most vital document for a traveller is his passport. To issue a passport (if you do not have one) you must go in person to a passport office with two recent passport size photographs, proof of your citizenship, and a valid ID card.

Most of the countries will require a visa before they allow you entry. You can only board then aircraft when you have been issued a valid visa from the destination country. Countries in Europe do not need visa's for EU citizens but for almost every other country a visa is needed. To apply for a visa you must send your documents along with your passport to the embassy of the destination country. Visa processing does take a considerable amount of time so it is recommended to apply for  a visa well in advance to avoid any delays.

Regarding luggage if you are carrying expensive electronic items it is always a good idea to keep a copy of the receipt and insurance. As these will help you to prove your ownership. In most cases these receipts will also help you in claiming international warranty for your items in case anything goes wrong.

On your flight to Lahore one must also be particularly careful in luggage handling and packing. Never let anyone handle your luggage. Also if you are taking something abroad, some harmless item, even a notebook. Never tell the person checking your luggage that it does not belong to you and you are taking it for a friend. if they find out that the items in your luggage are not your own he is obligated to dispose of those items and may land you in more trouble and extensive searching.