- Get the polio vaccine (Oral Polio Vaccine or IPV) at an official government vaccination point so that the dose is recorded in NIMS against your CNIC (or CRC for children).
- Open the NIMS portal (nims.nadra.gov.pk) and choose 'Other Vaccination'.
- Enter your CNIC number (or CRC number using the 'CRC holder' option), CNIC issue date, select the vaccine (Oral Polio Vaccine or IPV), your mobile number and operator, and complete the code check.
- Pay the certificate fee by debit/credit card or at an e-Sahulat franchise.
- Download and print the certificate, or obtain it from a NADRA centre. Foreign nationals use the separate link on the same page to download their Polio/Yellow Fever immunisation certificate.
- Use the certificate verification option on the portal if an airline or embassy needs to verify it.
Polio Vaccination Certificate for International Travel from Pakistan (NIMS)
Travel · Checked October 9, 2026 against the official source
Travellers leaving Pakistan may need proof of polio vaccination, and some countries ask for it with visa applications. The official certificate is issued through the National Immunization Management System (NIMS), run by NADRA for the Ministry of Health, once your vaccination is recorded.
Where to applyOnline at nims.nadra.gov.pk ('Other Vaccination') or at a NADRA centre, after vaccination at an official vaccination point.
Step by step
Documents you need
- CNIC (with issue date) or CRC number for children
- Mobile number with a Pakistani operator
- Polio vaccination recorded in NIMS (OPV or IPV)
Fees
| Vaccination certificate fee | PKR 100 |
|---|---|
| Polio vaccine (free from Government of Pakistan) | PKR 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the polio certificate cost?
The NIMS portal FAQ states the vaccine itself is provided free by the Government of Pakistan, and the vaccination certificate fee is Rs. 100. You can pay by debit or credit card online or at an e-Sahulat franchise.
Where can I get the certificate?
According to the NIMS FAQ, you can get it from a NADRA centre or from the NIMS website. Online, choose 'Other Vaccination', enter your CNIC details and select the polio vaccine you received to download the certificate.
Can foreigners leaving Pakistan get this certificate?
Yes. The NIMS 'Other Vaccination' page has a separate link for foreign nationals to download an immunisation certificate for polio or yellow fever, provided the vaccination was recorded in the system.
Fees and procedures change. This guide summarises the official information; confirm on the official page before you pay or apply. Never pay agents who claim to "speed up" official attestation.
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