Hon’ble Chief Minister of Sikkim, Shri Prem Singh Tamang, launched the Online Permit System for entering the Restricted and Protected Area of the State during the State Level Independence Day 2022 celebration at Namchi, Sikkim. Due to Sikkim’s proximity with neighbouring countries, all foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) to visit any part of the state. Moreover, both foreigners and Indian nationals require a separate permit known as the Protected Area Permit (PAP) to visit protected areas of Sikkim. A Protected Area Permit is issued for specific destinations along a specific route and number of days. Both permits are being issued by the Check Post branch of Sikkim Police. From now, the Online System developed by NIC will digitise the permit application process and enable both travellers and travel agents to apply for passes in digital mode. The issued permits have Quick Response Codes (QR) which can be read either on a mobile phone or on a QR barcode reader.