Why a permit is needed
Mount Ararat lies close to Turkey’s borders with Iran and Armenia, so climbing it requires an official permit. You cannot simply turn up in Doğubayazıt and start walking.
Faster than it used to be
Since 2015, permits have been issued by the local authorities in Doğubayazıt rather than in Ankara. The procedure now usually takes one to two weeks, which is why we ask for your documents at least two weeks before your arrival. Applying yourself through a Turkish embassy is possible but typically takes one to two months.
The permit currently costs 50 USD per person.
What we do for you
We prepare and submit the application for everyone who climbs with us. You send us the requested personal and passport details, and we keep you informed until the permit is issued. TAF Travel is a TÜRSAB-registered agency (no. 18150).
