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Foreigners: All foreign nationals can stay in the
islands for 30 days. This can be extended by another 15 days with
permission. They require a permit to stay, which can easily be obtained on
arrival at Port Blair from the immigration
authorities. In addition, permits can also be obtained from: Indian
Missions Overseas, Foreigner's Registration Offices at
Delhi ,
Mumbai ,
Chennai ,
Calcutta and
the immigration authorities at the airports at
Delhi ,
Mumbai ,
Calcutta and
Chennai .
The places covered by this permit for night halt are: South Andaman
Island, Middle Andaman Island
and Little Andaman Island
(except Tribal Reserve), Neil
Island, Havelock Island
, Long Island,
Diglipur, Baratang, North Passage and Islands
in the Mahatma
Gandhi Marine National Park (excluding islands - Boat Hobbay, Twin,
Tarmugli, Malay and Pluto). Night halt in the Park is with permission
only.
For Day Halt: South
Cinque Island , Ross Island,
Narcondum Island, Interview
Island , Brother Island, Sister Island and Barren Island (Barren
Island can be visited on board vessels only).
Indians: Indian nationals need no permit 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.