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Foreign Tourists

The North East states of Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland scrapped the requirement for foreign visitors to obtain a Protected Area Permit (PAP/RAP) on 1st January 2011, boosting tourism to the region for over a decade.

However, this relaxation has since been withdrawn. Following MHA Circular No. 602 (17 December 2024), the Protected Area regime has been reinstated for Nagaland. As a result:

  • Foreign nationals now require a Protected Area Permit (PAP) to visit Nagaland.
  • PAP can be obtained from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Indian Missions abroad, Foreigners Regional Registration Officers (FRROs), the Home Commissioner of Nagaland, the Resident Commissioner in New Delhi, or the Secretary of Tourism, Nagaland. Applications are processed through the e-FRRO portal.
  • Citizens of Afghanistan, China, and Pakistan (or of origin from these countries), as well as citizens of Myanmar, require prior approval from the MHA before a PAP can be issued.
  • All foreign visitors must still register with the Foreigners Registration Officer (FRO) of the district they visit, within 24 hours of arrival.
  • Travellers heading to Dimapur, Chümoukedima, or Niuland districts must obtain both PAP and FRO registration with FRO Dimapur — contact fro-nadpr@nic.in or 7085065056.

HOW TO GET THERE?

By Air:

The state has its airport in Dimapur, which is regularly serviced by major airlines (Indigo & Air India). The city linked to Kolkata by air. Tourists then have to travel by road after reaching Dimapur. Kolkata is connected with all major international airports. You may alternatively, fly in to Guwahati from any of the major city airports and take an over night bus to Kohima or train to Dimapur.

 

Kolkata to Dimapur: There are 2 flights and multiple trains available daily from Kolkata to Dimapur. It is an hours flight.

 

Dimapur to Kohima to Kisama Heritage Village: There are shared taxis available at rate of Rs. 400 ($6 USD) per person shared or Rs. 4000 ($60 USD) from Dimapur to Kohima per taxi. From Kohima you can take a shared Taxi to Kisama at Rs. 60 (80 Cents) or Rs. 600 ($8.33 USD) for a full/dedicated hired taxi.

 

If you pre-book with us, we provide the pick-ups and drops to Dimapur at the rates competitive to the public taxis.

 

By Road:

A good road network covers the state. The state capital Kohima is linked to Shillong and Guwahati, which are important cities in North Eastern India.

 

By Rail:

The major railway station in the state is Dimapur, which is linked to Guwahati is in turn connected to the rest of the country by important trains.

 

Important Notice:*

Foreign (International) Tourists

In a bid to boost tourism, the North East states of Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland all scrapped the requirement for Foreign Visitors to apply for a Protected Area Permit (RAP, PAP) on the 1st Jan 2011.

 

*Foreign tourists will still need to register themselves at the nearest local Police station upon their arrival to Nagaland.

 

So for travel to Nagaland, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura, permits are not required for foreign passport holders.

 

Arunachal Pradesh – Visitors still require permits.

 

Sikkim – Visitors still require permits.

 

This relief is not applicable to citizens of Pakistan and China who still require permits to visit Nagaland.

 

Please refer to the contact section of this website for further enquiries.