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Originally Posted by daviddgz
Hi all,
I am currently in Tehran, planing to enter Pakistan in around 2 or 3 weeks. I have my visa ready but I recently heard about the NOC.
I have read many different things about it but my conclusion is that for Pakistan you need it for the Swat Valley. Some people said you need to apply in Quetta, but others that you need it to enter Pakistan... but how do you apply in Quetta if you need it enter? I am so confused to be honest.
My question is about when do you need this document, how to apply for it. I know a few bikers more doing the same route that have the same question as me, they don't have a clue about this NOC either  .
Thanks in advance!
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I don't have the latest news, but usually you get an escort from the border to Quetta, where they want you to request a NOC to keep going towards Isalamabad/Lahore. Don't worry, they'll explain to you how to get it, because they want you to get the hell out of the area ASAP.
In any case, driving to Swat is probably a bad idea. There are many places that are quiet and welcoming in Pakistan, but the Swat valley isn't one of them (ever heard of operation black thunderstorm ?). Azad Kashmir, Baluchistan (except when escorted from/to the border) and all the FTAs are also best avoided.
Keep us posted on how it goes.
Laurent
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