Border zone

Hakkari — areas near the Iraq and Iran borders

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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: Hakkari

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. Visiting areas of Hakkari province near the Iraq and Iran borders requires permission from the Governor's Office. Per FCDO; not confirmed by a Turkish act.Issued by: Hakkari Governorate (Hakkari Valiliği)
Original wording
you must get permission from the local Governor’s Office to visit areas near the border with Iraq and Iran
FCDO (gov.uk) — not a Turkish source · checked 21 October 2026

Legal basis

Questions

Permits and restricted zones — FAQ

Do you need a permit: Hakkari — areas near the Iraq and Iran borders?

For visitors: permit required. Visiting areas of Hakkari province near the Iraq and Iran borders requires permission from the Governor's Office. Per FCDO; not confirmed by a Turkish act.

Where do I get the permit?

Issued by: Hakkari Governorate (Hakkari Valiliği). 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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