There are some rules to be known during your stay in Kamchatka. First, to visit the area, tourist visas are required and are issued for a maximum of 30 days. Some areas are closed by natural parks/reserves, and you need to get a permit from the Federal Security Service (former KGB) and border guards. Indeed, Kamchatka is still an important military zone and some mining areas are still active and are therefore regularly controlled. At each destination, you should check whether you require a pass or permit.