Visas & permits
Every permit, in one place.
What’s needed, who handles it, how long it takes, what it costs. Field-checked every season.
Karakoram · Pakistan
NoC — Gilgit-Baltistan
GB Home Department
Required for restricted areas including K2 basecamp and Shimshal. We apply on your behalf with your passport scan four weeks before departure.
- Processing
- 10–14 days
- Fee (approx.)
- $40 USD
Karakoram · Pakistan
Central Karakoram National Park
CKNP
Included in the trip price for all Baltoro / K2 basecamp journeys.
- Processing
- Applied at trailhead
- Fee (approx.)
- $55 USD
Himalaya · India
Inner Line Permit — Ladakh
Ladakh Autonomous Hill Council
Required for Nubra, Pangong, and Tso Moriri routes. Our Leh office handles it on arrival.
- Processing
- Same day (in Leh)
- Fee (approx.)
- $15 USD
Pamir · Afghanistan
Wakhan Corridor access
Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Long lead time. Booking cut-off is 8 weeks before departure. Requires liaison with Afghan consulate; we manage the whole flow.
- Processing
- 6–8 weeks
- Fee (approx.)
- $120 USD
Himalaya · Nepal
Nepal TIMS card
Nepal Tourism Board / TAAN
Required for all trekking regions in Nepal. Applied in Kathmandu on arrival.
- Processing
- Same day (Kathmandu)
- Fee (approx.)
- $20 USD
Himalaya · Nepal
ACAP — Annapurna Conservation Area
Annapurna Conservation Area Project
Required alongside TIMS for any Annapurna region trekking.
- Processing
- Same day
- Fee (approx.)
- $30 USD
Karakoram / Hindukush / Himalaya · Pakistan
Pakistan tourist visa
Ministry of Interior · Government of Pakistan
e-Visa available for most nationalities via visa.nadra.gov.pk. We provide a letter of invitation on request.
- Processing
- 5–15 days
- Fee (approx.)
- $50–150 USD
Himalaya · India
Indian tourist visa
Bureau of Immigration · Government of India
e-Visa available at indianvisaonline.gov.in. Ladakh requires standard tourist visa; no separate permit.
- Processing
- 3–5 days
- Fee (approx.)
- $25–100 USD
Pamir · Tajikistan
Tajik e-Visa (with GBAO stamp)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Tajikistan
The GBAO stamp is mandatory for Pamir Highway travel — request it at application time. Skip it and you’ll be turned back at Khorog.
- Processing
- 3–10 days
- Fee (approx.)
- $50 USD
Field-checked 1 June 2026. Permit fees change annually — the number confirmed on your booking will be the current rate.