Is Karachi safe to visit right now? (September 2026)

Travel advisories for Pakistan

What the advice says

• The US State Department places Pakistan at Level 3 - Reconsider Travel, a country-level rating that does not single out Karachi specifically.
• The UK FCDO notes that terrorist groups such as the TTP, ISKP, and Balochistan separatists have carried out attacks in Karachi and other major cities, and it advises against attending political rallies, processions, or religious gatherings.
• British travelers are advised to keep a low profile, vary their routines and routes, and avoid the railway network because of the risk of attacks on public transport.
• The FCDO warns that kidnapping is a possibility in Pakistan, though it describes such incidents as more opportunistic than targeted specifically at tourists.
• Street crime, including theft in crowded areas, is noted as a risk, and travelers should be cautious when walking outdoors after dark, especially alone.
• Credit card fraud and passport-related scams are described as common, so keep close watch on cards and travel documents at all times.