Is permission required for Andaman?

Indian nationals needs no permit to visit the Andamans.

Is there any permit required for Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

Indian nationals need no permit to visit the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. However, visiting tribal areas in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is prohibited.

Can I fly to Andaman now?

The islands and all the other attractions are open to tourists now but all the COVID-19 protocols are being followed like social distancing and wearing of face masks all the time. As of now, the union territory has 17 COVID-19 cases.

How can I get permit for Andaman?

The permits can be obtained from the immigration office at airport, or waterways port/stations for 30 days, subject to availability of valid visa. The permission can also extend for another 15 days with permission from Superintendent of Police, Andaman District, Port Blair.

Can I go Andaman without passport?

Andaman and Nikobar islands is in India and is an UT so Indians dont need specifically passport to enters visit. Any valid id can work which would be mainly required to board flight and hotel check in.

Are foreigners allowed in Andaman?

Now foreigners with valid tourist visa can visit Andamans and stay as per the visa validity. No more 30 days stay restriction is applicable for foreigners.

How many islands are in India?

This is a partial list of islands of India. There are a total of 1,382 islands (including uninhabited ones) in India.

Can a tourist enter the Andaman Islands without visa?

They can freely enter the Andaman Islands without Visa. However, if they need to visit tribal areas they might need permissions from by Deputy Commissioner, Andaman District. The locals of the Islands are also not allowed to visit the Tribal areas without permissions.

How can I reach Andaman from Indian mainland?

There are no trains connectivity to Andaman Islands from Indian Mainland due to Andaman Sea. Therefore you can reach Andaman only via Air or Sea. Port Blair is connected with Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Bhubaneswar by air.

Who needs a Restricted Area Permit to visit Andaman & Nicobar Islands?

Citizens of Afghanistan, China and Pakistan and foreign nationals having their origin in these countries would continue to require the Restricted Area Permit to visit Andaman & Nicobar Islands. In such cases, the Restricted Area Permit (RAP) would be granted only after prior approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Do Indian nationals need visa for Andaman and Nicobar?

Andaman and Nicobar is a part of India, therefore, Indian Nationals do not require Visa for the Andaman Islands. They can freely enter the Andaman Islands without Visa.