The duration of stay has been raised from 7 to 15 days. Permits can be issued by all Indian Missions abroad, all FRROs, Immigration Officers at Airports at Mumbai, Calcutta, Chennai and New Delhi. The duration of stay has been raised from 3 to 5 days. Permits are no longer required for Darjeeling , Assam , Meghalaya , Tripura . Andaman and Nicobar Islands Individual foreign tourists can visit Port Blair Municipal Area, Havelock Island, Long Island, Neil Island, Mayabunder, Diglipur, Rangat, where a night halt is allowed and Jolly Buoy, South Cinque, Red Skin, Mount Harriet, Madhuban where only day visits are allowed.
Prior permit is necessary.
Lakshadweep Islands . Only Bangaram and Subeli Islands are open to foreign tourists. Permits are required, obtainable from the Lakshadweep Administration, Wellington Island, Harbour Road, Kochi -3. Manipur Loktak Lake, Imphal, Moirang, Keibul Deer Sanctuary and Waithe Lake. No certificate required, but a course of anti-malaria pills is recommended.