Andaman & Nicobar Bed & Breakfast / Home Stay Establishment Scheme
State: Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Ministry: null
Department: Andaman & Nicobar Tourism
Category: Travel & Tourism
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Directorate of Tourism, Andaman & Nicobar Administration is implementing ‘Andaman & Nicobar Bed & Breakfast/Homestay Scheme’ all over the Island based on the approved guidelines of the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India under the scheme “Incredible India Bed & Breakfast/Homestay Establishment”.

Benefits:
1. The scheme will be on a bed-and-breakfast basis, and charges will have to be levied accordingly. The type of breakfast to be offered will have to be specified, the charges will have to be displayed, and the visitors will have to be informed in advance to avoid unnecessary disputes.
1. Once an establishment applies for classification or reclassification, it will have to be ready at all times for inspection by the Classification Committee. No requests for deferment of inspection will be entertained.
1. Classification will be valid for three years from the date of issue of orders or, in the case of reclassification, from the date of expiry of the last classification, provided that the application has been received within the stipulated time, i.e., 3 months before the expiry of the last classification.
1. The application fee payable for classification or reclassification of a B&amp;B or homestay will be as follows, and the demand draft will be payable to the Sr. Accounts Officer, Directorate of IP&amp;T, Port Blair.

**Star Category****For Classification / Reclassification**Silver₹1,000/-Gold₹2,000/-<br>

Eligibility:
1. A person holding property in A &amp; N and willing to use a part of it to provide accommodation for Guests (Tourists) can Register the same under the Bed and Breakfast (B &amp; B) Scheme of A &amp; N Admin. 
1. The property can be either “Owned” or “Rented / leased”. For purpose of this scheme, the term “Owner” refers to both types mentioned above.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Application FormFill out the prescribed application form (Annexure I), facilities checklist (Annexure II), and undertaking (Annexure III) page no. 4 onwards 
Attach Documents: Include supporting documents such as:Proof of ownership or lease
ID proof of applicant
Photographs of rooms, kitchen, entry area
No Objection Certificate (if applicable)
Fee Payment: Pay the applicable registration/classification fee and attach the payment receipt.
Submit To:The Director (Tourism)
Directorate of Tourism,
Andaman & Nicobar Administration,
Port Blair
Inspection: Premises will be physically inspected by the classification committee after preliminary scrutiny.
Certificate Issuance: Upon successful inspection, a classification certificate will be issued.
Validity:Certificate is valid for 2 years.
Renewal application must be submitted at least 3 months before expiry.

Documents Required:
Utilize the prescribed application form available within the official notification document (page no. 4 onwards)Annexure I: Application Form.
Annexure II: Facilities Checklist.
Annexure III: Undertaking by the owner/promoter .
The application form captures essential details such as:Name and category of the B&B/Homestay.
Promoter/owner names and addresses.
Property details (room counts, sizes).
Ownership or lease documentation .