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Permits

Meghalaya permits

Indian nationals need no permit for Meghalaya; foreign nationals complete a registration and may need extra permits for certain border areas.

Meghalaya permit paperwork
Meghalaya

The rules

What applies, with sources

Indian nationals

Indian nationals: no permit required. Source: Meghalaya Tourism ↗

Foreign nationals

Foreign nationals: registration required; extra permits may apply in certain border areas. Source: Meghalaya Tourism ↗

Detail

The full picture

Meghalaya is permit-free for Indian nationals. The state tourism FAQ states that foreign nationals need to complete a registration and may require additional permits for certain border areas near the international line.

Practically: Indian travellers need only photo ID. Foreign travellers should carry passport and visa, complete the registration process, and check whether their specific route touches restricted border belts.

Quick answers

Permit FAQs

Do foreigners need a permit for Dawki?

Dawki sits on the border belt: foreigners should complete the standard registration and check border-area conditions for their route.

Do Indians need anything for Meghalaya?

Just a government photo ID: no permit system applies to Indian nationals.

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Permits handled, honestly

Every trip we run includes permit handling: you upload ID details, we run the paperwork, and we flag it immediately when a rule changes.

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Rules verified 2026-09-26 against official portals · Permit rules change: confirm on the official portal before travel.

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