Permit for foreign nationals

Gilgit-Baltistan — restricted zone for trekking and climbing

Permit for foreign nationals · Pakistan

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In short

For visitors: permit in advance, via an agency.

No boundary — routes will not see this zone
Checked against the act on 21 October 2026
Local name: گلگت بلتستان

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 in advance, via an agency. Trekking and climbing in Gilgit-Baltistan's restricted zone needs a GB Tourism Department permit via a registered tour operator, with a licensed guide. Per FCDO and search snippets; the official page is down today.Issued by: Tourism Department, Government of Gilgit-Baltistan (through a registered tour operator) · Processing time: FCDO: up to 2 months
Original wording
You might need a permit for mountaineering or trekking, particularly for mountains over 6,000 metres.
FCDO (gov.uk) · checked 21 October 2026

Legal basis

Questions

Permits and restricted zones — FAQ

Do you need a permit: Gilgit-Baltistan — restricted zone for trekking and climbing?

For visitors: permit in advance, via an agency. Trekking and climbing in Gilgit-Baltistan's restricted zone needs a GB Tourism Department permit via a registered tour operator, with a licensed guide. Per FCDO and search snippets; the official page is down today.

Where do I get the permit?

Issued by: Tourism Department, Government of Gilgit-Baltistan (through a registered tour operator). 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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