Which islands in Andamans can a foreigner visit without a permit?

• East Island, North Andaman, Smith Island,Curfew Island, Stewart Island, Landfall Island, Ayes Island, Middle Andamans, Long Island, Strait Island, North Passage, Baratang, South Andaman, Swaraj Dweep, Shaheed Dweep, Flat Bay, North Sentinel Island, Little Andaman, Chowra, Tilang Chong Island, Teressa, Katchal, Nancowry, Kamorta, Pulomilo, Great Nicobar, Little Nicobar, Narcondum Island, Interview Island and Viper Island(Day visit only).

To visit the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, citizens of Afghanistan, China, Pakistan, and foreign nationals with origins in these nations will still need a restricted area permit. In these situations, the Ministry of Home Affairs' prior approval would be required before the Restricted Area Permit (RAP) may be issued. Under the applicable provisions of the Foreigners Act, 1946, appropriate legal action would be taken against any such national found entering these Islands without the Restricted Area Permit.

Citizens of Myanmar are only permitted to travel to Mayabunder and Diglipur with prior authorization from the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Only after acquiring a Tribal Pass from the Deputy Commissioners of the South Andaman, North & Middle Andaman, and Nicobar are visits to tribal areas allowed. The Chief Wild Life Warden, A & N Islands, and the Ministry's rules govern the limits that apply to visits to the forest regions.

National Park Guidelines in Andamans

When visiting a National Park, groups must always be escorted by a guide appointed by the Chief Wild Life Warden of the A & N Islands, and guides must adhere to the park's code of conduct.
The A & N Islands Administration may impose appropriate fines on violators of the National Marine Park Code.

Only glass bottom or tiny boats are permitted to enter the Marine Park region. The designated regions are open for scuba diving and underwater photography, but no removal of Corals, Fish or any other item from the Marine Park is permitted.

Rules for Photography in Andamans

It is forbidden to take pictures of the Aboriginal Tribes in the Tribal Reserves, including the Jarawa, Sentinelese, Great Andamanese, Onge, and Shompen. In accordance with PAT Regulation 1956, it is a crime.

It is forbidden to camp on beaches facing the ocean and to spend the night in the woods. After nightfall, nobody should stay in the woods or on the seashore.

Vehicle and Safety Rules in Andamans

Never operate a car without a current international driver's license. Both two-wheeler riders and pillion riders must wear helmets.

Important Contacts for Immigration in Andaman and Nicobar Island

Please contact:

Foreigners Registration Officer

Immigration and Foreigners Branch,

Ground Floor, Office of Superintendent of Police (South Andaman).

Phone Nos.: (03192)237793 and (03192)234472 with extensions 358 & 374.

Where to call in case of an emergency in Andaman and Nicobar Island

In any emergency, please contact the concerned police station of the area. The telephone numbers are: Police Control Room (for Port Blair Area) (100), PS Swaraj Dweep (282405), PS Shaheed Dweep (282602), PS Baratang (279503), PS Kadamtala (267005), OP Long Island (278611) PS Rangat (274239), OP Betapur (270111), PS Billiground (270523), PS Mayabunder (273203) PS Diglipur (272223), PS Kalighat (278149), PS Hut Bay (284208).