What about the scheme, in plain facts?

Authority: Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Government of Punjab. The certificate is issued by the Chief Executive Officer of PHTPB. Applications are made on the state eServices portal under the registration of tourist accommodation units.

What about fees and validity?

The fee is non-refundable. The page says the registration certificate is valid for the lifetime of the registered unit, so there is no renewal fee cycle listed.

What about how the process works?

1. Log in to the state eServices portal (eservices.punjab.gov.in) and open the tourist accommodation registration service. 2. Fill in the unit details and the checklist for registration, then save and continue. 3. Upload the annexures. The page lists nine items: identity proof, proof of ownership, a certificate verifying the year of construction, and photographs of the kitchen, main gate, parking, drawing or dining room, lawn, rooms and bathrooms. 4. Pay the fee online. An application number is

What about what this means for amritsar, chandigarh region and hill owners?

The Gold test is about the age of the building and the open space, so a newer house with a lawn or terrace and parking inside the gate clears it. An older house or a compact city home still registers, as Silver. Keep dated photographs of every item in the annexure list before you start, because the portal asks for them up front.

What about what the source does not say?

The page does not state how many rooms a unit may have, whether the owner must live on site, how inspections work, or what the penalties are. It also does not say what happens if the building age cannot be proven. Ask PHTPB for the 2021 scheme text.

Where do I register a homestay in Punjab?

On the Punjab eServices portal, which routes the application to PHTPB.

How much does it cost?

Rs 5,000 for Gold and Rs 3,000 for Silver, once. Both are non-refundable.

Does the certificate expire?

The official page says it is valid for the lifetime of the unit.

How long does it take?

The portal user manual says within 7 to 15 working days of the application.

We recommend registering on the central NIDHI portal as well. It is a separate registration.

What about once you are registered?

Registration makes you legal. Distribution makes you earn. Fursat lists your home and keeps your calendars in sync across the major booking sites. Start at /list-your-property, or read how the free channel manager works first.

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Punjab Homestay Registration Guide (2026)

Punjab charges a one time Rs 5,000 (Gold) or Rs 3,000 (Silver) to register a bed and breakfast or homestay, with a lifetime certificate. Here is the process.

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Punjab Homestay Registration Guide (2026)

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