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The European Union has eased its travel advisory for Assam and removed restrictive guidance for its citizens visiting the state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday (June 20).
In a post on X, Sarma described the development as "encouraging news for Assam," noting that it follows similar relaxations earlier extended by Australia and Japan. He said the move reflects growing international confidence in the state’s security and stability.
"After Australia and Japan, now EU member states have revised their travel advisories and removed restrictive guidance for their citizens visiting the state," Sarma wrote, thanking EU Ambassador to India Hervé Delphin for his support in taking the process forward.
According to state government inputs, the revised advisory was communicated by the EU Ambassador to the Assam Chief Secretary and came into effect on Friday.
Citizens of all 27 EU member countries can now travel to most parts of Assam without restrictions. However, the advisory continues to apply to three districts — Charaideo, Tinsukia and Sivasagar — where the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) remains in force.
The Chief Minister said the development follows engagement between the Assam government and foreign diplomatic missions after the Advantage Assam 2.0 investment summit held in 2025.
He said the change is expected to support tourism, business activity and people-to-people exchanges between Assam and Europe. Sarma added that the state government will focus on strengthening tourism infrastructure, including homestays, eco-tourism facilities and digital services for visitors.
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In a post on X, Sarma described the development as "encouraging news for Assam," noting that it follows similar relaxations earlier extended by Australia and Japan. He said the move reflects growing international confidence in the state’s security and stability.
"After Australia and Japan, now EU member states have revised their travel advisories and removed restrictive guidance for their citizens visiting the state," Sarma wrote, thanking EU Ambassador to India Hervé Delphin for his support in taking the process forward.
Encouraging
news for Assam.
After Australia and Japan, now EU member states have revised their travel advisories and removed restrictive guidance for their citizens visiting the state. This timely development, following the recent visit of EU diplomats, is a strong vote of…
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) June 20, 2026
According to state government inputs, the revised advisory was communicated by the EU Ambassador to the Assam Chief Secretary and came into effect on Friday.
Citizens of all 27 EU member countries can now travel to most parts of Assam without restrictions. However, the advisory continues to apply to three districts — Charaideo, Tinsukia and Sivasagar — where the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) remains in force.
The Chief Minister said the development follows engagement between the Assam government and foreign diplomatic missions after the Advantage Assam 2.0 investment summit held in 2025.
He said the change is expected to support tourism, business activity and people-to-people exchanges between Assam and Europe. Sarma added that the state government will focus on strengthening tourism infrastructure, including homestays, eco-tourism facilities and digital services for visitors.
Also Read: 10 best street markets in India for budget shopping and bargain deals
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