Mizoram is in the process of reinstating the Protected Area Permit (PAP), a requirement for foreign visitors in sensitive border regions, following a directive from the central government. Efforts include identifying a holding area at Lengpui Airport as per Union Home Ministry guidelines. The state has also requested the establishment of a Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) in Aizawl for smoother registration.

Initially relaxed in 2011 to boost tourism, the PAP system exempted most foreigners except Afghan, Pakistani, and Chinese nationals. While this relaxation was extended until December 2027, security concerns have necessitated its reimplementation in Mizoram, Manipur, and Nagaland.