Permits for Northeast India, state by state
Four Northeast states ask Indian visitors for an Inner Line Permit, and Sikkim needs one for its border areas. Foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit for most of them. Here’s what each state needs, and where we can file it for you.
Apply online
Arunachal Pradesh ILP
₹500 per person, all-inclusive. Just Aadhaar and a photo; families in one form.
| State | Indian citizens | Foreign nationals | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arunachal Pradesh | Inner Line Permit (tourist eILP, up to 14 days) | Protected Area Permit | Apply online |
| Nagaland | Inner Line Permit | ILP and Protected Area Permit | Nagaland permits |
| Mizoram | Inner Line Permit | Protected Area Permit | Aizawl and Mizoram ILP |
| Manipur | Inner Line Permit | Protected Area Permit | Permit guide |
| Sikkim | No ILP; a permit for Nathu La, Tsomgo Lake, North Sikkim and Zuluk | Restricted Area Permit, plus a PAP for protected areas | Sikkim permit guide |
| Assam | None | None | Not needed |
| Meghalaya | None | None | Not needed |
| Tripura | None | None | Not needed |
Rules checked October 2026. Carry a government photo ID in every state.
Need a permit for another state?
We plan to add online filing for more states. Until then, message us and we’ll tell you exactly what to do, or arrange it as part of a trip with us.
Travelling from abroad?
Foreigners’ permits are filed online through e-FRRO and take about 30 days. We file them for every guest on our tours.