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Sikkim restricts entry of foreigners, no Inner Line Permit to be issued

Dec 04,2021
Economic Times

The Sikkim government has announced that it has restricted the entry of international travellers and foreign nationals effective December 1 amidst ongoing concerns over the new Covid-19 Omicron variant. The government in an official order has announced that it will stop issuing Inner Line Permit (ILP) to foreigners. The notification issued by the Home Department of the state informed the guidelines for containment of Covid-19 in the state have been reviewed. “In view of order number 58/Home/2021, issued by Home Department, I am directed to inform you that no ILP (Inner Line Permit), RAP (Restricted Area Permission), PAP (Protected Area Permission) passes shall be issued to foreigners visiting Sikkim,” the order signed by Additional Secretary (Home Department) read. The order will remain effective and in force till 6 pm, December 15. However, there are no restrictions on the entry of domestic tourists or Indian nationals entering Sikkim.