ELBRUS PERMITS

The Elbrus Region is a border zone between Russia and Georgia and foreigners require a permit to be in any area south of the Baksan. This is obtained at the military head office of the border rangers in Nalchik. Pogranotryad in Nalchik issues permits at Kabardinskaya street 192. Passes are issues between 9.00 and 13.00. You should have the following documents:
- a stamped letter of application from an organization; 
- passports of all participants: 
- it is helpful to have a route sheet.
It is also possible to arrange permits through a Russian travel company.

Prielbrusie National Park permit. At the moment there are two new appeared permits in the area: to entry the Adylsu Valley (3$ per person) and Elbrus climb permit ($20 per person). Park offices are located in Elbrus village. 

Foreigners have to be registered in OVIR (Visa and Registration department) in Tyrnyauz. Official fee was 60rub (about $2,5) per person. If OVIR officials catch an unregistered climber the fine can be very high - but negotiable.