Informations for Tourists - Port Blair

Before proceeding to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, it is essential to confirm the to and from air tickets. Immediately after landing on the islands, the foreigners must obtain the necessary permit for immigration authorities.

It must be kept in mind to visit only the permitted regions of the islands. While driving through the islands, one must adhere to the traffic rules and keep the legal documents like passport, permit and driving license.

Swimming must be done only in safe areas and before entering the sea, it is necessary to take the permission of the life guards. To maintain the cleanliness of the environment, the garbage and plastics must be thrown in proper dustbins.

Those who want to experience scuba diving must use the service of Scuba Dive instructions that have the certificate of international professional organizations like SSI, BSAC, NAUI, CMAS or PADI to ensure a safe diving experience.

Tourists must make it a point not to enter the restricted or tribal regions. Also, they must not take photographs or video of the Tribal Reserve regions or the indigenous tribes.

To carry seashells and sea fans it is essential to have specific permits from the Fisheries department. It is not permitted to gather dead coral or break live coral.