How to Apply for India Protected Areas Permit?

Foreign Nationals who wish to visit Manipur must submit an application for entry permit in a prescribed application form which can be obtained from the following offices of the Government of Manipur on payment of Rs.10/- (per form) or by printing the form.

In order to submit your PAP form you may contact any of the below offices:

Apply For Indian eVisa Online & Find All Needed Documents and Information To Fill The India eVisa Applications Form

The application form for Protected Area Permit (PAP) for entering Manipur shall be submitted or sent by posts to the offices listed above at least 4 (four) weeks before the proposed visit. (Download Protected Area Permit Form)

Every foreigner granted Protected Area Permit (PAP) shall be charged a fee of Rs.1500/-. Any extension of the period of the permit requires the payment of an additional fee to be decided by the state government. The following places in Manipur are open to foreigners:

• Imphal
• Loktak Lake
• Moirang INA Memorial
• Keibul Lamjao Deer Sanctuary
• Waithou Lake
• Khongjom War Memorial

Foreign nationals visiting the state are subjected to the following conditions:

• The period of stay in the place is up to 10 days
• Foreigners associated with Government projects will be given permit for full period of the work
• Visits have to be in Groups of four or more; 2(two) in the case of married couples
• Foreign nationals planning to visit Indian restricted areas will also need to apply for India visa