Permit for citizens too

Liberated territories (Karabakh and East Zangezur)

Permit for citizens too · Azerbaijan

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In short

For visitors: permit required.

Boundary area — 9,087 km²
Approximate boundary: a strip at the average distance
Checked against the act on 21 October 2026
Local name: İşğaldan azad edilmiş ərazilər

Who may enter, and with what

Rules by group of people, as the source states them, with dates. We give no assessments of our own.

Foreign nationals — permit required. Foreigners (stays up to 90 days or residence permit holders) need a permit: by private car via the Yolumuz Qarabağa portal, in groups via a licensed tour operator, or through a hotel booking. Permits are valid 5 days.Issued by: «Yolumuz Qarabağa» portal (own vehicle); licensed tour operator from the Tourism Register (groups); hotel via bookingExceptions: Since 23.07.2025 Shusha, Lachin, Aghdam, Fuzuli, Khojaly and Khankendi are open to foreigners; by own vehicle — only on set routes past the checkpoint.
Original wording
Issued permits will be valid for a period of 5 days.
Apply · State Tourism Agency of Azerbaijan (azerbaijan.travel) · as of 21 July 2025 · checked 21 October 2026
Everyone — permit required. A special entry-exit regime applies in the liberated territories; entry without permission of the Azerbaijani authorities is illegal.Issued by: Special Representative of the President / Interior Ministry commandant's offices
Original wording
Azərbaycan Respublikası Prezidentinin xüsusi nümayəndəsinin müəyyən etdiyi giriş-çıxışın xüsusi rejiminin tətbiqinin təmin edilməsi.
Decree of the President of Azerbaijan of 04.02.2021 (president.az) · as of 4 February 2021 · checked 21 October 2026

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Questions

Permits and restricted zones — FAQ

Do you need a permit: Liberated territories (Karabakh and East Zangezur)?

For visitors: permit required. Foreigners (stays up to 90 days or residence permit holders) need a permit: by private car via the Yolumuz Qarabağa portal, in groups via a licensed tour operator, or through a hotel booking. Permits are valid 5 days.

Where do I get the permit?

Issued by: «Yolumuz Qarabağa» portal (own vehicle); licensed tour operator from the Tourism Register (groups); hotel via booking. The link to the official application page is in the rule above.

Will the planner see this zone on my route?

Yes: the zone has a boundary, and the trip plan will show a line if the route or an overnight stop falls inside.

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