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Occupying over 700 Km in the Indian Ocean, in the southern part of the Bay of Bengal, the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is one of the most favored tourist destinations in India. All foreign nationals, on their tour to India naturally need a visa to enter the country. However, on your tour to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands - an archipelago of 527 islands, you will require a visa to Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The tourist visa to Andaman and Nicobar Islands is the first step towards a trouble free travel.
A tourist visa to Andaman & Nicobar Islands must be attained from the Indian Mission located in every respective country. It is essential to find out the appropriate current available visa fee/ visa extension fee from the Government of India Tourist office and Indian Consular offices situated in the respective countries.
For tourist visa to Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the period of stay in India is only for a span of six months even if a valid visa is for more than six months. A visa is actually meant to be applicable from the date of the issue.
Visa requirements include:
Passport valid minimum for 6 months
Accurate visa fee
Duly completed application form
Passport size photographs
Necessary documents
Tourist Visa -
A tourist visa is valid for a time span of three months. This visa allows you to travel within the permitted borders of Andaman & Nicobar Islands and other parts of India for a time of 180 days.
Collective Visas -
For a group of tourists of not less than 4 members, you will be issued the collective visas sponsored by a government recognized travel agency. Once into the country, these groups can divide into smaller groups and visit Andaman & Nicobar Islands and other different places in India on having obtained a collective �license to travel� from Indian immigration authorities. They must meet together and depart as the original group that entered the city.
In case of extension of their stays at Andaman & Nicobar Islands and other parts of India for more than 180 days, the foreign travelers are to acquire due permission. The Ministry of Home Affairs should be notified to lengthen your visa period as per your requirement. Some parts of Andaman & Nicobar Islands are within official restriction and can be visited only with prior permit. Individual foreign tourists can visit the various tourist attractions in Andaman and Nicobar Islands - Port Blair Municipal Area, Havelock Island, Long Island, Neil Island, Mayabunder, Diglipur, Rangat, where a night stopover is allowed and South Cinque, Mount Harriet, Jolly Buoy, Red Skin, Madhuban where only day visits are permissible.
It is absolutely mandatory for every tourist to follow and obey these rules and restrictions while you are on your tour to one of the loveliest tourist attractions in India.
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