Meghalaya: compulsory visitor registration planned, not in force
Not yet checkedAnnounced in July 2026 by the Tourism Minister: visitors would register and have identity checked on entry, first at Umling. No start date or legal basis was given.
Permit · applies to All visitors · set by Government of Meghalaya (planned)
No government order was found for this. It is reported as what happens in practice.
What changed, and when
- 15 July 2026An opposition party asked which law the registration would rest on; no start date reported. theshillongtimes.com
- 12 July 2026Plan announced, with Umling as the first registration point and Berubari in the Garo Hills to follow. assamtribune.com
History
- 28 Sept 2026First entered from assamtribune.com