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description: "The Inner Line Permit (ILP) is essential for Indian citizens visiting Arunachal, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Manipur, ensuring regulated access to these regions."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

TL;DR

- The Inner Line Permit is an official travel document required by Indian citizens to enter certain protected northeastern states for a limited period.
- Which Indian states currently require an Inner Line Permit?
- Does the Inner Line Permit apply to foreign tourists?
- What is the legal basis of the Inner Line Permit?
- Why is the ILP significant in the Citizenship (Amendment) Act debate?

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The Inner Line Permit is an official travel document required by Indian citizens to enter certain protected northeastern states for a limited period.

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In December 2019, the Union Home Ministry extended the Inner Line Permit regime to Manipur through a Presidential order, making it the fourth ILP state alongside Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Mizoram.

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