Permit for foreign nationals

Azad Kashmir — some districts

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In short

For visitors: permit required.

No boundary — routes will not see this zone
Checked against the act on 21 October 2026
Local name: آزاد جموں و کشمیر

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. According to the UK FCDO, advance permission is needed for several districts of Azad Kashmir; the districts are not listed.Issued by: Local or federal authorities
Original wording
You must obtain advance permission ... in ... several districts in Azad Kashmir
FCDO (gov.uk) — not a Pakistani source · checked 21 October 2026

Legal basis

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Questions

Permits and restricted zones — FAQ

Do you need a permit: Azad Kashmir — some districts?

For visitors: permit required. According to the UK FCDO, advance permission is needed for several districts of Azad Kashmir; the districts are not listed.

Where do I get the permit?

Issued by: Local or federal authorities. The link to the official application page is in the rule above.

Will the planner see this zone on my route?

No: we have no boundary for this zone, so the planner cannot see it. Check your route against the rule above.

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