Border zone
Northern border belt (China, Wakhan, Line of Control, Siachen)
Border zone · Pakistan
In short
For visitors: entry prohibited.
- No boundary — routes will not see this zone
- Checked against the act on 21 October 2026
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 — entry prohibited. According to press summaries (official text not obtained), foreign tourists may not enter the belt 10 miles from the China and Wakhan (Afghanistan) borders, 5 miles from the Line of Control and 10 miles from the Siachen line. The rest of Gilgit-Baltistan, Chitral and AJK is open without an NOC.Issued by: Ministry of Interior of PakistanExceptions: Official border crossings (including Khunjerab on the KKH) are open under the notification.Gulf News (report on the Interior Ministry notification; not official) · as of 26 March 2019 · checked 21 October 2026
Original wording
AJK, Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral shall be non-restricted except ... 10 miles from Pak-China border ... 5 miles from LoC
Legal basis
Questions
Permits and restricted zones — FAQ
Do you need a permit: Northern border belt (China, Wakhan, Line of Control, Siachen)?
For visitors: entry prohibited. According to press summaries (official text not obtained), foreign tourists may not enter the belt 10 miles from the China and Wakhan (Afghanistan) borders, 5 miles from the Line of Control and 10 miles from the Siachen line. The rest of Gilgit-Baltistan, Chitral and AJK is open without an NOC.
Where do I get the permit?
Issued by: Ministry of Interior of Pakistan. 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.
Other zones: Pakistan
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