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Directorate of Tourist Services, Sindh crest Directorate of Tourist ServicesGovernment of Sindh
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Licensing & Regulation

Our Services

Registration and licensing of hotels, restaurants, travel agencies and tourist guides, together with inspection, compliance and public grievance redressal across Sindh.

What We Regulate

Licensing & regulatory services

Registration & Licensing of Hotels

Prescribed Form: Form F

Registration, grading and grant of license to hotels and lodges operating within Sindh, subject to fulfilment of the prescribed standards of accommodation, amenities and safety.

Pakistan Hotels & Restaurants Act, 1976
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Registration & Licensing of Restaurants

Prescribed Form: Form G

Registration and grant of license to restaurants and eating establishments, subject to compliance with the prescribed standards of hygiene, service and public safety.

Pakistan Hotels & Restaurants Act, 1976
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Licensing of Travel Agencies

License

Grant of license to travel agencies and tour operators for the conduct of travel trade within the province, in accordance with the prescribed terms and conditions.

Travel Agencies Act, 2011
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Certification of Tourist Guides

Certification

Certification and licensing of tourist guides upon fulfilment of the prescribed qualifications and requirements for the professional conduct of guided tourism.

Sindh Tourist Guide Act, 2011
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Inspections & Compliance

Enforcement

Periodic inspection of licensed establishments by officers of the Directorate to verify continued compliance with the prescribed standards under the applicable laws.

All applicable Acts

Complaint Cell

Public Facilitation

Receipt and redressal of public complaints regarding licensed establishments. Complaints may be lodged in writing or through the contact channels of the Directorate.

Public grievance redressal
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How It Works

Licensing procedure

Applications for registration and licensing are processed in the following manner.

1

Submission of Application

The applicant submits the prescribed form along with the required documents to the Directorate.

2

Scrutiny of Application

The application and documents are scrutinised for completeness and eligibility.

3

Site Inspection

An officer of the Directorate inspects the premises to verify the prescribed standards.

4

Payment of Fee (Challan)

On clearance of inspection, the prescribed fee is deposited through the designated challan.

5

Grant of License

Upon fulfilment of all requirements, the Registration Certificate / License is issued under the signature of the Controller.

Prescribed forms, fee schedules and guidelines are available on the Downloads page. For further assistance, the Directorate may be contacted during office hours.