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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\u2019s security and stability.<\/p>\n
\n“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 Herv\u00e9 Delphin for his support in taking the process forward.<\/p>\n
\nEncouraging news for Assam.<\/p>\n
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\u2026<\/p>\n
\u2014 Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) June 20, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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 \u2014 Charaideo, Tinsukia and Sivasagar \u2014 where the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) remains in force.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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