Travel Guide

Gujarat is a dry state, which means alcohol is illegal. However, it offers liquor permits to foreigners and Indian citizens of the other states. These permits allow you to purchase a set quantity of liquor within a fixed period. Permits are easiest to obtain at the Gujarat Tourism Information Office at the airport. Alternatively, visit a government – authorized Wine Shop, usually found in high-end hotels across the major cities. Shops are generally open between 1000 and 1900, Mon- Sat. You have to present your passport and local address (international visitors) or driver’s license, PAN card and ticket into Gujarat (national tourists) to acquire a permit. The duration of validity depends on your nationality, visa and duration of stay. Technically the permit is free for foreigners and costs some Rs. 70 for Indian citizens, but the officer may hint at a “tip”. Although you can legally buy alcohol with a permit, you must consume it in the privacy of your room. You will also get a list of shops where liquor can be purchased.

For more Information

• First you have to make e permit online http://eps.gpeonline.co.in/where you have to upload your photograph , address proof (election card or any other card please note aadhar card is not valid) and age proof(pan card) then you have to pay sum of rupee 70 by debit card or credit card you can pay it offline also.
• Follow steps as per instructions : http://eps.gpeonline.co.in/HowsItWorksForm.aspx
• Take a print out of this application.
• Get the print out of your travel ticket that should contain the same name as on permit.
• Take out local residential proof that can be hotel booking slip or electricity bill of the place you are residing in.
• Then carry xerox copy of all these documents including what you uploaded along with its original for proof check to the permit liquor shop near you.