Pakistanis who need an official vaccination certificate for international travel can get it online without repeatedly visiting government offices.
NADRA provides digital vaccination certificates through Pakistan’s National Immunisation Management System, commonly known as NIMS. The system supports certificates for Polio, Yellow Fever and COVID-19 vaccination.
This service is particularly useful for people travelling abroad, including passengers who need vaccination proof according to the health or entry requirements of their destination country.
However, travellers should not assume that every vaccine certificate is required for every country. Vaccination requirements can differ according to the destination, type of vaccine, travel history and current health regulations.
Here is how the NADRA vaccination certificate system works and what you should check before travelling.
What Is a NADRA Vaccination Certificate?
A NADRA vaccination certificate is a digital record linked to vaccination information entered into the National Immunisation Management System.
The Ministry of National Health Services introduced NIMS-based certification for Polio and Yellow Fever to help Pakistanis meet international travel requirements. The system had already supported COVID-19 vaccination certification.
NADRA currently lists the issuance of Polio, Yellow Fever and COVID-19 vaccine certificates among its services.
These certificates provide an official digital record that travellers can download and keep with their travel documents.
Which Vaccination Certificates Can You Get?
NADRA currently identifies three major types of vaccination certificates through its system:
- Polio vaccination certificate
- Yellow Fever vaccination certificate
- COVID-19 vaccination certificate
The certificate you need depends on your vaccination record and destination requirements.
For example, a traveller who needs proof of polio vaccination should obtain the relevant polio certificate rather than assuming that an old COVID-19 certificate will meet the requirement.
How to Get NADRA Vaccination Certificate Online
The process starts with your vaccination record.
First, you must receive the required vaccine from an authorized vaccination facility. The relevant vaccination centre must enter your vaccination information into the NIMS system.
This point is important because NADRA does not independently create your medical vaccination history. The digital certificate depends on the vaccination information recorded in the government system.
Once your vaccination record appears in NIMS, visit the official NIMS portal:
Official NIMS portal:
https://nims.nadra.gov.pk/nims/
Select the vaccination certificate option available on the portal.
Next, enter the identification information requested by the system. Make sure you enter your CNIC, NICOP or other requested details correctly.
The information should match the record used when you received your vaccination.
After verification, select the relevant vaccination certificate and proceed to the payment stage where applicable.
The government information available for Polio and Yellow Fever certificates states that the certificate costs Rs100, with the certificate fee charged once.
After completing the required process, download the digital vaccination certificate.
Save the PDF or digital copy on your phone. It is also sensible to print a copy before international travel, particularly if your airline or destination authorities want to inspect your vaccination record.
Can I Get the Certificate on My Mobile Phone?
Yes. NADRA also provides digital access to vaccination certificates.
NADRA currently lists vaccine certificate issuance for Polio, Yellow Fever and COVID-19 among the services accessible through its digital ecosystem.
Pakistan also has the official PAK Covid-19 Vaccination Pass application. According to the app’s official listing, it can store vaccination certificates issued through the NIMS certificate system and allows QR-based verification.
Travellers should use official NADRA services rather than entering their CNIC, passport or payment information on unofficial websites.
How to Get a Polio Vaccination Certificate for International Travel
The official Pakistan Polio Eradication Programme provides specific guidance for travellers.
If you plan to travel abroad and require proof of polio vaccination, visit your nearest District Health Office and receive the required polio vaccination.
Make sure the authorities record your vaccination details.
After that, visit the NADRA NIMS portal and download your digital vaccination certificate.
According to the Pakistan Polio Eradication Programme, the digital polio vaccination certificate currently costs Rs100.
The programme also states that the polio vaccination certificate remains valid for one year.
However, this does not mean that every destination follows exactly the same travel rule. Always check the latest entry and vaccination requirements for the country you plan to visit.
What If I Have an Urgent International Flight?
Urgent travellers should pay particular attention to polio requirements.
According to the Pakistan Polio Eradication Programme, travellers who urgently need to leave Pakistan and have not received oral or injectable polio vaccine during the required period should get vaccinated at least by the time of departure.
Designated polio vaccination counters may be available at international airports for this purpose.
However, travellers should avoid leaving this requirement until the last minute whenever possible.
Getting vaccinated, ensuring that the record appears correctly and downloading the certificate before reaching the airport can reduce unnecessary problems.
How to Get a Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate
Pakistan’s Ministry of National Health Services confirms that NIMS also supports Yellow Fever vaccination certificates.
The vaccination data must first enter NIMS through the relevant vaccination centre.
After the record becomes available, the traveller can obtain the separate Yellow Fever certificate through the NIMS system.
Government information states that Polio and Yellow Fever certificates can be downloaded separately and that the certificate fee is Rs100.
Yellow Fever requirements depend heavily on the destination country and sometimes on countries recently visited or transited through.
Therefore, check the destination country’s current health and immigration requirements before travelling.
What Information Should You Keep Ready?
Before starting the online process, keep your valid identity document and vaccination details available.
You may need your CNIC or other identification information that matches your vaccination record.
International travellers should also keep their passport details available because the information on their vaccination and travel documents should be consistent.
Most importantly, your vaccination must already exist in the relevant government record. An online certificate cannot correctly display a vaccine dose that the vaccination centre never entered into the system.
What If My Vaccination Record Is Missing?
Do not create a new or false record yourself.
If you have genuinely received the vaccination but it does not appear in the system, contact the vaccination facility or relevant health authority and ask them to check the record.
NIMS certificates rely on vaccination entries made through the vaccination system.
Therefore, correcting the source record is more important than repeatedly trying to download the certificate.
Can I Get a Vaccination Certificate Without Visiting NADRA?
Yes, if your vaccination record is already available in the system and the online service successfully verifies your information, you can obtain the digital certificate online.
You normally do not need to visit a NADRA Registration Centre simply to download an existing NIMS vaccination certificate.
This makes the service particularly useful for people preparing for international travel.
Is the Online NADRA Vaccination Certificate Genuine?
The official vaccination certificate includes digital verification features.
NADRA’s vaccination pass system uses a QR code that allows verification of the digital certificate.
Travellers should therefore download their certificate only from an official government service and avoid websites offering unofficial or “instant” certificates.
Important Warning About Fake NADRA Websites
Never enter your CNIC, passport details or payment information into a website simply because it uses the NADRA name or logo.
NADRA states that its official website operates under nadra.gov.pk, and official NADRA subdomains use the same government domain.
For vaccination certificates, use the official NIMS portal:
https://nims.nadra.gov.pk/nims
Checking the website address before entering personal information can protect you from phishing and identity theft.
Is a NADRA Vaccination Certificate Mandatory for International Travel?
There is no single vaccination rule that applies to every Pakistani travelling to every country.
Requirements depend on the destination and the type of vaccination involved.
For example, Pakistan’s official polio programme advises international travellers who require proof of polio vaccination to obtain the digital certificate.
Similarly, Yellow Fever vaccination requirements apply in specific international travel situations.
Therefore, check your destination country’s latest health requirements and your airline’s instructions before departure.
Do not rely only on social media posts or forwarded WhatsApp messages when making travel decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a NADRA vaccination certificate cost?
Official government information states that the Polio and Yellow Fever vaccination certificates available through NIMS cost Rs100 per certificate, with the certificate fee charged once.
Where can I apply for the vaccination certificate?
Use NADRA’s official NIMS portal:
https://nims.nadra.gov.pk/nims
Can I download my vaccination certificate at home?
Yes. If your vaccination information is correctly available in NIMS and the system verifies your details, you can complete the online process and download the digital certificate.
Does NADRA issue a polio vaccination certificate?
Yes. NADRA currently lists Polio vaccination certificates among its vaccine certification services.
Does NADRA issue a Yellow Fever certificate?
Yes. The Ministry of National Health Services confirms that the NIMS system supports Yellow Fever vaccination certificates.
Can I still get a COVID-19 vaccination certificate?
NADRA currently lists COVID-19 alongside Polio and Yellow Fever under its vaccine certificate services.
How long is a Pakistani polio vaccination certificate valid?
According to the Pakistan Polio Eradication Programme, the digital polio vaccination certificate is valid for one year.
What should I do if my vaccine does not appear in NIMS?
Contact the vaccination centre or relevant health authority that administered the vaccine and ask them to check or correct your vaccination record.
Can I get the certificate without taking the vaccine?
No legitimate vaccination certificate should show a vaccination that you did not receive. The NIMS certificate depends on vaccination information recorded by the relevant vaccination authorities.
Do children also need vaccination certificates?
That depends on the vaccine, age of the traveller and destination country’s requirements. Parents should check the latest official travel health requirements for children before departure.
Should I print the certificate?
Keeping both a digital copy and a printed copy is a sensible option for international travel. It can help if your phone has no internet connection, loses power or an official asks for a physical document.
Official Links You Should Use
NADRA NIMS Vaccination Portal:
https://nims.nadra.gov.pk/nims/
NADRA Official Website:
https://www.nadra.gov.pk/
Pakistan Polio Eradication Programme:
https://www.poliofreepakistan.gov.pk/
Ministry of National Health Services:
https://www.nhsrc.gov.pk/
For NADRA queries or complaints, mobile users can also contact 1777, while NADRA lists +92 51 111 786 100 as its contact number.
Pakistan’s official Polio Eradication Programme currently says outbound international travellers need proof of polio vaccination at departure. It advises vaccination between four weeks and 12 months before international travel; urgent travellers who have not received a dose during that period can get vaccinated by the time of departure at designated international-airport counters.
Getting a NADRA vaccination certificate online is relatively simple when your vaccination information already exists in the government system.
The most important step comes before downloading the certificate: make sure an authorized vaccination facility has correctly recorded your vaccination.
After that, use the official NIMS portal, verify your information, complete the required payment and download the appropriate certificate.
International travellers should also remember that having a NADRA certificate does not automatically mean they meet every destination’s health requirements.
Always check the latest rules of your destination country and airline before travelling. This small check can save you from delays, documentation problems and unnecessary stress at the airport.
