Andaman and Nicobar Islands entry formalilities

Entry Formalities for Indian and Foreign Nationals in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Entry Formalities for Foreign Nationals in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Foreign nationals could stay in the islands for 30 days. It could be extended by 15 days with permission. Foreign nationals require a permit to stay,it can be obtained on arrival at Port Blair (either by air or sea) from the immigration authorities.
In addition permits can also be obtained from:

Indian Mission Overseas
Foreigners Registration Offices at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Calcutta.
The immigration authorities at the airports at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Calcutta.

The places covered by this permit for day halt are:

Brother Island
Sister Island
Ross Island
Narcondum Island
Interview Island
Barren Island - can be visited on board vessels and sea plane only

The places covered by this permit for day and night halt are(*except Jarwa reserve):

Havelock Island
Middle Andaman Island
South Andaman Island
Little Andaman Island
Neil Island
Long Island
Diglipur
Baratang
Islands in the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park (Excluding islands - Boat Hobday, Twin, Tarmugli, Malay and Pluto) (Night halt with permission only).

Entry Formalities for Indian Nationals in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Indian nationals need no permit to visit Andamans. However, permits are required to visit Nicobar Islands and other tribal areas, which are given in exceptional cases. Application on a prescribed form may be addressed to the Deputy Commissioner, Andaman District, Port Blair.