Organisation : Sikkim Home Department
Facility Name : Government Vehicle e-Permit System
Applicable State : Sikkim
Website : https://vehiclepass.sikkim.gov.in/
What is Sikkim Government Vehicle e-Permit System?
The Sikkim Government Vehicle e-Permit System is a new digital platform designed to streamline the process for tourists and vehicles needing permits for restricted areas like North Sikkim, Nathula Pass, or Tsomgo Lake, replacing lengthy paperwork with quick online applications and QR codes for easier, faster entry, improving travel experience while maintaining ecological balance and security through real-time data syncing across agencies.
How To Apply For New Vehicle Permit in Sikkim?
To apply for New Vehicle Permit in Sikkim, Follow the below steps
Steps:
** Type the domain name: vehiclepass.sikkim.gov.in in your search engine.
** It is recommended to save the domain name in your mobile /desktop screen.
** Upon clicking the URL, your homepage opens up to a page Apply for new Permit.
FAQ On Sikkim New Vehicle Permit
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On Sikkim New Vehicle Permit
Is it mandatory to apply for online permits for crossing the interstate border?
Online vehicle permit for travel outside the State shall be mandatory for all government vehicles including those with double digit registration numbers. The same shall however be exempted in respect of vehicles attached to the Cabinet Ministers, MLAs, Chief Secretary, DGP, ACS Home, District Collectors and Superintendent of Police in Districts and the vehicles of dignitaries provided with pilot / escorts.
Will the offline permits issued by District Administration for crossing of Interstate Border still be valid?
No, all offline permits for government vehicles, so far being issued by the District Administrations, Commissions, Boards or any other institutions, shall be discontinued w.e.f 01.12.2023
Where do I need to produce my permit?
At respective Interstate Exit and Entry Check posts falling enroute.
Can I extend the return date of my existing permit?
Yes, the provision for extension of the return date is available at the Homepage banner: “Apply for Tour Extension.”
Which destinations can I travel with this permit?
The permit issued for Government vehicle allow you to travel only within Kalimpong and Darjeeling Districts and up to NJP Railway station & Bagdogra Airport in West Bengal.
Permit For Vehicles Of Outstation Officers
Departments like Home, Tourism & Civil Aviation and Transport, who have officers stationed outside the state (eg:Siliguri), may issue a “Certificate of Place of Posting” / Posting Order to their officers posted outside the state. The same need to be uploaded while applying for a reverse permit to Head Quarter.
How do I come to Headquarter (Sikkim) using government vehicle if I have some official work?
You may apply in the same Official Tour Page of the portal. However in place of uploading of Tour Approval, you may upload the “Certificate of Place of Posting” or your valid Posting Order. Your official travel shall be approved by the Home Department Admin based on these documents. You may choose to select “Sikkim” in the ‘Travelling to *’ fieldof the form.
How about while travelling to Sikkim for a private purpose?
For Private Travel, you may apply in the Private Tour page paying the requisite fees.