What is rap and pap?

Protected Area Permit (PAP)/ Restricted Area Permit (RAP)

WHO issues Protected Area Permit?

the Ministry of Home Affairs
A Protected Area Permit is issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Also known as the Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order 1958, it states that a Protected Area Permit (PAP) is required for non-Indian citizens to visit certain areas in India which mainly alludes to North East India.

How do you get a restricted area permit?

The Restricted Area Permit can be issued by:

  1. Indian Embassy/Consulates abroad.
  2. Immigration officer.
  3. Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi.
  4. All Foreigner Regional Registration Offices (FRRO) at Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Amritsar, Hyderabad and Bangalore.

How do you use a Pap smear?

Foreign nationals can also apply for PAP directly from the Rehabilitation Section, Ministry of Home Affairs, NDCC Building II, Jai Singh Road, Opposite Jantar Mantar, New Delhi 110 001. Alternatively, the foreign nationals can route their application for Protected Area Permit through this Bureau.

Do you know the differences between an ILP and a protected area permit PAP )?

The Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order 1958 stipulates that a Protected Area Permit (PAP) is required for foreigners to visit certain areas of Northeast India. Indian citizens who are not residents of these areas need an Inner Line Permit (ILP) to enter these places.

What is PAP in tourism?

The Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order 1958 states that a Protected Area Permit (PAP) is required for non-Indian citizens to visit certain areas in India (mainly in the Northeast India). Certain requirements have to be fulfilled in order to get this permit.

Can OCI visit Andaman?

NRI, PIO and OCI card holders should also get a restricted area permit on arrival at Port Blair.

Can OCI travel to Ladakh?

Protected Area Permit for Ladakh If we talk about foreigners or NRIs then, all foreign nationals, NRIs having PIOs or OCIs need Protected Area Permit (PAP) or Restricted Area Permit (RAP) to visit Inner Line areas of Ladakh including Pangong Tso, Nubra Valley, Khardung La, Tso Moriri, Turtuk, Dah Hanu Villages.

What does pap mean in medical terms?

A Pap smear or Pap test is a screening test for cervical cancer. It is named after Georgios Papanikolaou, the doctor who determined its use in detecting early signs that could lead to cervical cancer. It is one form of cervical cancer screening. Some women also have HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) testing.

Can OCI holders visit Kashmir?

Hi, No any restrictions to visit Kashmir for foreigners so you can make your plan accordingly.

Which states are protected in ILP?

What is an ILP? It is a document required by non- natives to visit or stay in a state that is protected under the ILP system. At present, four Northeastern states are covered, namely, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur and Nagaland. Inner line permit is also mandatory for entering into Lakshadweep.

Can OCI visit Arunachal Pradesh?

As mentioned before, foreigners (including Overseas Citizens of India or OCI card holders) require Protected Area Permits (PAPs) for only Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim.