Entry Permit

Non-natives of Lakshadweep and foreign nationals should get prior permission from the authorities concerned to visit or stay on the islands. This is done to protect the Scheduled Tribes of the islands, who make up almost 95% of the total population.

According to the Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands (Restriction on Entry and Residence) Rules, 1967, every person, who is not a native of these islands, shall have to obtain a permit in the Prescribed Form from the Competent authority, for entering into and residing in these islands. Only the Government Officials and Armed Force members working or visiting these islands and their family members are exempted from this.

Foreign Tourists need to have a valid passport and visa for visiting India. They can visit the islands of Agatti, Kadmat and Bangaram, with permission from the Administrator. Foreign Nationals permitted by the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, for official purposes can also visit these islands.