Planning a trip to Mizoram? You’ll need an Inner Line Permit (ILP) to enter the state. We stayed for a long time in Aizawl and this is a complete guide on how to apply for a 7-day ILP and extend it if you plan to stay longer.
Types of Inner Line Permits (ILPs) in Mizoram
The official Government of Mizoram portal offers two types of ILPs for tourists:
- Temporary ILP: valid for 7 days
- Temporary Stay Permit: valid 30 days
Although the Temporary Stay Permit allows you to select “Tourism” as the application type, our application was rejected with the message: “Does not apply for tourism. Please apply for Temporary ILP“. So apply for the Temporary ILP for both short and long term stays.
How to apply for a Temporary ILP for Mizoram
Documents required for Mizoram ILP Online
- Identification Document (any one):
- EPIC (Voter ID)
- Aadhaar
- PAN
- Passport
- Passport Size Photograph
- Tourism Verification Document (any one):
- Return ticket
- Tour operator itinerary
- Visa (for foreign tourists)
- Other Supporting Documents (optional)
You’ll also need the contact details of a local resident in Mizoram, as this is a required field in the ILP application.
When to submit application for Mizoram ILP
According to the official portal, “Applications may be submitted 7 days or less before the date of entry“. This means that if you’re planning to visit on the 7th, you can start applying from the 1st onwards.
Step-by-Step Guide to Apply for Mizoram ILP Online
- Open the Government of Mizoram ILP portal, and click on “Apply Temporary ILP”.
- In the Application Detail section, select Type as “Tourism”.
- Fill in all the details, upload the required documents, and click on “Submit Application”.
- The portal will generate an application reference number, which will also be sent to your provided mobile number via SMS.
SMS: “ILP: Application submitted successfully. Ref No: 3261234343~ DoICT”
- The application is usually verified within one working day, and if successful, you will receive a confirmation SMS like this: “ILP: Application fee payment pending. Ref No: 3261234343 ~ DoICT”.
- Now open the Government of Mizoram ILP portal and click on “Fee Payment and Download Pass” in the sidebar.
- Enter your reference number and click on “Search”. Your application will be displayed along with the total fee of ₹350 (₹361 if paying via UPI, including transaction charges). Then, click on “Make Payment”.
- Once payment is complete, click on “Download Pass” to download your ILP.
How to extend Mizoram ILP beyond 7 days
There is currently no separate renewal process, each extension is treated as a new ILP application. Therefore, extending your Mizoram ILP is simple, as the process is the same as applying for a new one. Before your current ILP expires, just apply again for your new dates. We repeated this process four times without any issues.
Safe travels and enjoy your time in Mizoram!