<span style="color: #222222;">In Meghalaya, the State Government has decided to open up tourist places for all people from December 21 but under strict official regulations and protocols.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The Tourism Department, Government of Meghalaya issued a new set of SOPs issued today stating that tourists visiting the State would have to either download the Meghalaya Tourism App for registration and receiving an e-invite, or contact a tour operator who can register on their behalf.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">After registering, the tourist will have to upload his or her photo identity on the app and provide the complete tour itinerary besides showing proof of confirmed booking (in hotel/ guest house/ homestay) for the first two nights at least.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">According to the protocols, if the tourist is staying as a guest of any family or friend in the State, then the individual will have to declare the full address and contact details of the family or friend and complete itinerary for the e-invite to be generated.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Once the process is completed, the tourist will receive an e-invite which will have to be shown at the entry checkpoint along with a COVID negative certificate.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">It is mandatory for tourists to come with a COVID Negative RT-PCR/TruNat/ CBNAAT report which will be valid only if they were tested within 72 hours of their arrival at the entry point. The new SOP mentioned that the RAT Negative Test is not valid for Tourists who are entering the State.</span>