Foreigners are permitted to visit the following islands without a Restricted Area Permit: East Island, North Andaman, Smith Island, Curfew Island, Stewart Island, Landfall Island, Ayes Island, Middle Andaman, 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, Narcondam Island, Interview Island, and Wiper Island (day visit only).
Citizens of Afghanistan, China, and Pakistan, and foreign nationals originating from these countries, continue to require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) to visit the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The RAP is granted only after prior approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Visiting without a RAP is punishable under the Foreigners Act, 1946.
Myanmarese nationals who want to visit Mayabunder and Diglipur can do so only after prior permission of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Visits to tribal areas are permitted only after obtaining a Tribal Pass issued by the Deputy Commissioners of South Andaman, North & Middle Andaman, and Nicobar.
Visits to forest areas are subject to restrictions imposed by the Chief Wildlife Warden, A&N Islands, and guidelines issued by the Ministry.
For visits to National Parks, visiting parties must be accompanied by a guide nominated by the Chief Wildlife Warden of A&N Islands, and must follow the code of conduct within the park areas.
Violations of the National Marine Park code may result in fines imposed by the A&N Islands Administration.
Visits to Marine Park areas are restricted to small boats or glass-bottom boats. No oil leakage is permitted in the area.
Scuba diving and underwater photography are permitted in identified areas, but removal of corals, fish, or any other item from the Marine Park is not permitted.
Photographing the aboriginal tribes (Jarawa, Sentinelese, Great Andamanese, Onge, Shompen) within Tribal Reserves is not permitted — this is an offence punishable under the PAT Regulation, 1956.
Camping on sea beaches and sleeping in the jungle is strictly prohibited.
No one should remain on the sea beach or in the jungle after sunset.
Do not drive any vehicle without a valid (international, if applicable) driving license. Helmets are compulsory for both riders and pillion riders on two-wheelers.
