Inner Line Permit (e-ILP) Guide

Under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation 1873, the Inner Line Permit is mandatory for entering Arunachal Pradesh:

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  Indian Domestic Tourists: Mandatory. Every Indian national residing outside Arunachal Pradesh must hold a valid Inner Line Permit (ILP) or e-ILP before entering.
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  Foreign Nationals: Require a Protected Area Permit (PAP) instead of an ILP, which is applied through official consular or FRRO channels.
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  Exemptions: Domiciled residents of Arunachal Pradesh and state government officials on duty.

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  Recommended Timing: Apply 3 to 7 days before your travel date.
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  Why Apply in Advance: Online processing usually takes 1 to 3 working days. Applying in advance ensures travellers have their printed e-ILP ready before setting off, preventing delays or being turned back at border check-gates.

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   Visit the Official Portal: Go to the official Arunachal Pradesh eILP portal at eilp.arunachal.gov.in.
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   Select Category: Click on "Tourist eILP" / "Apply ILP".
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   Fill the Application: Enter your personal info (name, contact number, permanent address, travel dates) and local stay address in Arunachal (name, address, and contact number of your reserved homestay in Shergaon from shergaon.in).
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   Upload Required Documents: Recent passport-size photograph and a valid Indian photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Driving Licence, or Passport).
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   Pay the Fee: Pay the government processing fee online using UPI, net banking, or debit card.
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   Download & Print: Once approved, log back into the portal under "Login for Print & Payment" to download and print the approved e-ILP PDF.

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  At Entry Check-Gates: Present the e-ILP (printed copy or digital PDF) along with the original photo ID at border check-posts along the route—such as Bhalukpong (via Tezpur) or Balemu (via Guwahati/Rowta) when travelling towards Shergaon.
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  At the Homestay: Show a copy of your approved e-ILP to your Sherdukpen host family during check-in to complete the mandatory village registration log.