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Restricted Area Permit eased
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- The Union Home Ministry has excluded 29 inhabited islands in Andaman and Nicobar from Restricted Area Permit (RAP) regime under the Foreigners (Restricted Areas) Order, 1963 till December 2022.
- This decision aims to increase footfalls and promote tourism.
- Citizens of Afghanistan, China and Pakistan and foreign nationals having their origin in these countries will continue to require RAP to visit Union Territory.
- For visiting Mayabunder and Diglipur islands, citizens of Myanmar will also continue to require RAP.
- Besides, separate approvals of competent authority will be required for visiting reserved forests, wildlife sanctuaries, and tribal reserves.
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