First! Is there an official statement from a relevant Pakistani authority about what exactly the polio drop requirements for travel are? None that I found and there probably is not an official policy! And when there is one, expect there to be a delay in communication.
Second! Has someone traveled abroad recently and if so, what did you experience? Is there a clearer understanding of the guidelines presented at ports? Are officials trying to make money of travelers by intimidation or threats?
I haven't recently and don't plan on traveling outside Pakistan, but I know many people are affected by such sudden changes. So please post your own experiences and this thread may serve as a useful reference. Keep your input relevant to actual verified or verifiable information, and actual experiences you have first hand knowledge of.
For everything else - opinions, possible solutions to world or national problems, appeals to favoured deities, conspiracy theories, etc. - go to this thread.
- Is there an age bracket for which the drops are required?
- Are only Pakistanis required to get the certification and not other nationality?
- Is is based on ethnic or racial background who needs to prove they have been vaccinated?
- Is the restriction for people who have been in the country for a certain number of days?
- If you have been to certain parts of the country, only then are you required to prove your aren't a carrier?
- If you travel out before the June 1 (I am guessing 2014!) stated date, are you still required to be vaccinated?
- If you have been in Pakistan for less than a specified number of days, then are you not required to be certified safe?
- Is the time period in the previous question cumulative over a set number of months or years, i.e. span multiple trips?
- Which department is in charge of enforcing the travel restriction - FIA or ASF or CAA or someone else?
Second! Has someone traveled abroad recently and if so, what did you experience? Is there a clearer understanding of the guidelines presented at ports? Are officials trying to make money of travelers by intimidation or threats?
I haven't recently and don't plan on traveling outside Pakistan, but I know many people are affected by such sudden changes. So please post your own experiences and this thread may serve as a useful reference. Keep your input relevant to actual verified or verifiable information, and actual experiences you have first hand knowledge of.
For everything else - opinions, possible solutions to world or national problems, appeals to favoured deities, conspiracy theories, etc. - go to this thread.