Compare all Andaman Islands islands

India e-Visa / tourist visa + Restricted Area Permit (RAP): U.S. citizens need a valid India visa (e-Visa for tourism, or regular tourist/business visa). Most foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Andaman & Nicobar — often issued on arrival for 30 days for approved routes (Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep/Havelock, Shaheed Dweep/Neil, and select others). Long-term relocation requires an India employment, business, student, or other residency visa — not through tourism alone.

India e-Visa / tourist visa + Restricted Area Permit (RAP): U.S. citizens need a valid India visa (e-Visa for tourism, or regular tourist/business visa). Most foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Andaman & Nicobar — often issued on arrival for 30 days for approved routes (Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep/Havelock, Shaheed Dweep/Neil, and select others). Long-term relocation requires an India employment, business, student, or other residency visa — not through tourism alone.

India e-Visa / tourist visa + Restricted Area Permit (RAP): U.S. citizens need a valid India visa (e-Visa for tourism, or regular tourist/business visa). Most foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Andaman & Nicobar — often issued on arrival for 30 days for approved routes (Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep/Havelock, Shaheed Dweep/Neil, and select others). Long-term relocation requires an India employment, business, student, or other residency visa — not through tourism alone.

India e-Visa / tourist visa + Restricted Area Permit (RAP): U.S. citizens need a valid India visa (e-Visa for tourism, or regular tourist/business visa). Most foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Andaman & Nicobar — often issued on arrival for 30 days for approved routes (Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep/Havelock, Shaheed Dweep/Neil, and select others). Long-term relocation requires an India employment, business, student, or other residency visa — not through tourism alone.

India e-Visa / tourist visa + Restricted Area Permit (RAP): U.S. citizens need a valid India visa (e-Visa for tourism, or regular tourist/business visa). Most foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Andaman & Nicobar — often issued on arrival for 30 days for approved routes (Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep/Havelock, Shaheed Dweep/Neil, and select others). Long-term relocation requires an India employment, business, student, or other residency visa — not through tourism alone.

India e-Visa / tourist visa + Restricted Area Permit (RAP): U.S. citizens need a valid India visa (e-Visa for tourism, or regular tourist/business visa). Most foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Andaman & Nicobar — often issued on arrival for 30 days for approved routes (Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep/Havelock, Shaheed Dweep/Neil, and select others). Long-term relocation requires an India employment, business, student, or other residency visa — not through tourism alone.

India e-Visa / tourist visa + Restricted Area Permit (RAP): U.S. citizens need a valid India visa (e-Visa for tourism, or regular tourist/business visa). Most foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Andaman & Nicobar — often issued on arrival for 30 days for approved routes (Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep/Havelock, Shaheed Dweep/Neil, and select others). Long-term relocation requires an India employment, business, student, or other residency visa — not through tourism alone.

India e-Visa / tourist visa + Restricted Area Permit (RAP): U.S. citizens need a valid India visa (e-Visa for tourism, or regular tourist/business visa). Most foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Andaman & Nicobar — often issued on arrival for 30 days for approved routes (Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep/Havelock, Shaheed Dweep/Neil, and select others). Long-term relocation requires an India employment, business, student, or other residency visa — not through tourism alone.

India e-Visa / tourist visa + Restricted Area Permit (RAP): U.S. citizens need a valid India visa (e-Visa for tourism, or regular tourist/business visa). Most foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Andaman & Nicobar — often issued on arrival for 30 days for approved routes (Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep/Havelock, Shaheed Dweep/Neil, and select others). Long-term relocation requires an India employment, business, student, or other residency visa — not through tourism alone.

India e-Visa / tourist visa + Restricted Area Permit (RAP): U.S. citizens need a valid India visa (e-Visa for tourism, or regular tourist/business visa). Most foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Andaman & Nicobar — often issued on arrival for 30 days for approved routes (Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep/Havelock, Shaheed Dweep/Neil, and select others). Long-term relocation requires an India employment, business, student, or other residency visa — not through tourism alone.

India e-Visa / tourist visa + Restricted Area Permit (RAP): U.S. citizens need a valid India visa (e-Visa for tourism, or regular tourist/business visa). Most foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Andaman & Nicobar — often issued on arrival for 30 days for approved routes (Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep/Havelock, Shaheed Dweep/Neil, and select others). Long-term relocation requires an India employment, business, student, or other residency visa — not through tourism alone.

Not a general relocation destination: Strait Island is home to the Onge tribe under tribal protection rules. Outside settlement, land purchase, and tourism are restricted — not available for family relocation.

India e-Visa / tourist visa + Restricted Area Permit (RAP): U.S. citizens need a valid India visa (e-Visa for tourism, or regular tourist/business visa). Most foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Andaman & Nicobar — often issued on arrival for 30 days for approved routes (Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep/Havelock, Shaheed Dweep/Neil, and select others). Long-term relocation requires an India employment, business, student, or other residency visa — not through tourism alone.

India e-Visa / tourist visa + Restricted Area Permit (RAP): U.S. citizens need a valid India visa (e-Visa for tourism, or regular tourist/business visa). Most foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Andaman & Nicobar — often issued on arrival for 30 days for approved routes (Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep/Havelock, Shaheed Dweep/Neil, and select others). Long-term relocation requires an India employment, business, student, or other residency visa — not through tourism alone.

India e-Visa / tourist visa + Restricted Area Permit (RAP): U.S. citizens need a valid India visa (e-Visa for tourism, or regular tourist/business visa). Most foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Andaman & Nicobar — often issued on arrival for 30 days for approved routes (Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep/Havelock, Shaheed Dweep/Neil, and select others). Long-term relocation requires an India employment, business, student, or other residency visa — not through tourism alone.

India e-Visa / tourist visa + Restricted Area Permit (RAP): U.S. citizens need a valid India visa (e-Visa for tourism, or regular tourist/business visa). Most foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Andaman & Nicobar — often issued on arrival for 30 days for approved routes (Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep/Havelock, Shaheed Dweep/Neil, and select others). Long-term relocation requires an India employment, business, student, or other residency visa — not through tourism alone.

India e-Visa / tourist visa + Restricted Area Permit (RAP): U.S. citizens need a valid India visa (e-Visa for tourism, or regular tourist/business visa). Most foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Andaman & Nicobar — often issued on arrival for 30 days for approved routes (Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep/Havelock, Shaheed Dweep/Neil, and select others). Long-term relocation requires an India employment, business, student, or other residency visa — not through tourism alone.

India e-Visa / tourist visa + Restricted Area Permit (RAP): U.S. citizens need a valid India visa (e-Visa for tourism, or regular tourist/business visa). Most foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Andaman & Nicobar — often issued on arrival for 30 days for approved routes (Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep/Havelock, Shaheed Dweep/Neil, and select others). Long-term relocation requires an India employment, business, student, or other residency visa — not through tourism alone.

India e-Visa / tourist visa + Restricted Area Permit (RAP): U.S. citizens need a valid India visa (e-Visa for tourism, or regular tourist/business visa). Most foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Andaman & Nicobar — often issued on arrival for 30 days for approved routes (Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep/Havelock, Shaheed Dweep/Neil, and select others). Long-term relocation requires an India employment, business, student, or other residency visa — not through tourism alone.

India e-Visa / tourist visa + Restricted Area Permit (RAP): U.S. citizens need a valid India visa (e-Visa for tourism, or regular tourist/business visa). Most foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Andaman & Nicobar — often issued on arrival for 30 days for approved routes (Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep/Havelock, Shaheed Dweep/Neil, and select others). Long-term relocation requires an India employment, business, student, or other residency visa — not through tourism alone.

Not a relocation destination: North Sentinel is a Restricted Area under Indian law. No visas, housing, or settlement paths exist for any nationality — approaching within 5 nautical miles is prohibited to protect the uncontacted Sentinelese.

Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2 Port Blair; Sagarmatha Senior Secondary School

Govt. Secondary School Mayabunder; Govt. Senior Secondary School Rangat

Govt. Senior Secondary School Diglipur

Govt. Senior Secondary School Hut Bay

Govt. Senior Secondary School Swaraj Dweep

Govt. Senior Secondary School Shaheed Dweep

Govt. Senior Secondary School Baratang

Govt. Senior Secondary School Long Island

Govt. Middle School Smith Island

Govt. Primary School Rutland Island

No public school for outsiders

Govt. Middle School Strait Island (tribal welfare)

No school

No documented school on island (16 residents, 2020–21 outline)

No school

No school

No documented school (6 residents, 2020–21 outline)

No school

No school

No documented school (5 residents, 2020–21 outline)

No schools accessible to outsiders

209,597

55,637

42,541

18,823

6,315

3,040

5,686

1,032

600

347

15

39

16

16

2

2

6

2

3

5

50

Yes — full hospital on island

Yes — full hospital on island

Yes — full hospital on island

No full hospital on island — Nearest full hospital on South Andaman (~8–10 hr ferry)

No full hospital on island — Nearest full hospital on South Andaman (~2–3 hr ferry)

No full hospital on island — Nearest full hospital on South Andaman (~1.5–2 hr ferry)

No full hospital on island — Nearest full hospital on South Andaman (~2 hr road + ferry from Port Blair ferry)

No full hospital on island — PHC Long Island (10 beds, 2020–21 outline).

No full hospital on island — Sub-centre only (2020–21 outline).

No full hospital on island — Sub-centre only (2020–21 outline).

No full hospital on island — No clinic on island for general public — forestry staff only.

No full hospital on island — Health & wellness centre for tribal welfare (2020–21 outline).

No full hospital on island — No medical facility — isolated volcanic island ~256 km from Port Blair.

No full hospital on island — No clinic — nearest care Mayabunder or Port Blair by boat.

No full hospital on island — No on-island care — Port Blair by boat.

No full hospital on island — No on-island care.

No full hospital on island — No clinic — Diglipur ~80 km by sea.

No full hospital on island — No clinic — nearest Diglipur by boat.

No full hospital on island — No clinic.

No full hospital on island — No clinic — Port Blair by boat.

No full hospital on island — No accessible on-island care for outsiders.

GB Pant Hospital and other facilities in Port Blair (740 beds territory-wide on island per 2020–21 outline). Complex specialty care may require airlift to Chennai or Kolkata.

District hospital at Mayabunder plus CHC and 11 health & wellness centres (2020–21 outline). Complex cases transferred to Port Blair or mainland.

CHC Diglipur and health & wellness centres (2020–21 outline). Serious trauma or specialty care via ferry/air to Port Blair (~300 km).

Nine health & wellness centres but no full district hospital on island (2020–21 outline). Emergency transfers to Port Blair by ferry or helicopter — weather-dependent.

Health & wellness centres only (2020–21 outline) — no full hospital. Medevac to Port Blair (~50 km) by ferry or helicopter.

Health & wellness centre and sub-centre only (2020–21 outline). Hospital care in Port Blair via ferry.

PHC Baratang (2020–21 outline) — primary care only. Hospital transfers to Port Blair (~100 km by road/ferry).

PHC Long Island (10 beds, 2020–21 outline). Specialist care via ferry to Mayabunder or Port Blair.

Sub-centre only (2020–21 outline). Nearest hospital Diglipur or Mayabunder by inter-island boat.

Sub-centre only (2020–21 outline). Port Blair hospital ~30 km by boat.

No clinic on island for general public — forestry staff only. Port Blair ~140 km by sea.

Health & wellness centre for tribal welfare (2020–21 outline). Not open to general settlement — outsiders cannot relocate here.

No medical facility — isolated volcanic island ~256 km from Port Blair. Evacuation by Indian Navy/coast guard only.

No clinic — nearest care Mayabunder or Port Blair by boat.

No on-island care — Port Blair by boat.

No on-island care.

No clinic — Diglipur ~80 km by sea.

No clinic — nearest Diglipur by boat.

No clinic.

No clinic — Port Blair by boat.

No accessible on-island care for outsiders. Nearest hub Port Blair (South Andaman) is ~50 km by sea — approach to North Sentinel itself is prohibited; medevac not applicable for visitors.

$350–$900/mo (2BR; Port Blair urban)

$200–$500/mo (2BR; Mayabunder/Rangat)

$180–$450/mo (2BR; Diglipur area)

$150–$400/mo (2BR; Hut Bay)

$400–$1,200/mo (2BR; tourism demand)

$350–$900/mo (2BR; smaller than Havelock)

$150–$350/mo (2BR)

$120–$280/mo (2BR)

$100–$250/mo (2BR)

$100–$220/mo (2BR)

$80–$150/mo (2BR; staff housing only)

Not applicable — tribal reserve

Not applicable — government outpost only

$80–$150/mo (staff housing)

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable for relocation

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable — no housing market; contact prohibited

25–45% above mainland Indian cities — most goods arrive by ship from Chennai/Kolkata

25–45% above mainland Indian cities — most goods arrive by ship from Chennai/Kolkata

25–45% above mainland Indian cities — most goods arrive by ship from Chennai/Kolkata

25–45% above mainland Indian cities — most goods arrive by ship from Chennai/Kolkata

25–45% above mainland Indian cities — most goods arrive by ship from Chennai/Kolkata

25–45% above mainland Indian cities — most goods arrive by ship from Chennai/Kolkata

25–45% above mainland Indian cities — most goods arrive by ship from Chennai/Kolkata

25–45% above mainland Indian cities — most goods arrive by ship from Chennai/Kolkata

25–45% above mainland Indian cities — most goods arrive by ship from Chennai/Kolkata

25–45% above mainland Indian cities — most goods arrive by ship from Chennai/Kolkata

25–45% above mainland Indian cities — most goods arrive by ship from Chennai/Kolkata

25–45% above mainland Indian cities — most goods arrive by ship from Chennai/Kolkata

25–45% above mainland Indian cities — most goods arrive by ship from Chennai/Kolkata

25–45% above mainland Indian cities — most goods arrive by ship from Chennai/Kolkata

25–45% above mainland Indian cities — most goods arrive by ship from Chennai/Kolkata

25–45% above mainland Indian cities — most goods arrive by ship from Chennai/Kolkata

25–45% above mainland Indian cities — most goods arrive by ship from Chennai/Kolkata

25–45% above mainland Indian cities — most goods arrive by ship from Chennai/Kolkata

25–45% above mainland Indian cities — most goods arrive by ship from Chennai/Kolkata

25–45% above mainland Indian cities — most goods arrive by ship from Chennai/Kolkata

Not applicable — no external settlement

Territory hub — widest services but still import-dependent pricing

Lower than Port Blair but fewer international-school options

Remote northern Andaman — logistics premium on imports

Most remote major inhabited island — highest logistics premium in chain

Tourism island premium — peak-season rents spike

Tourism economy — quieter but still import-dependent

Rural Middle Andaman — lower rent, limited services

Small community — ferry-dependent for shopping and schools beyond Sr. Secondary

Small agrarian/fishing community

Small fishing settlements near Port Blair

Wildlife sanctuary — not a typical relocation destination

Protected tribal island — not a relocation destination

Volcanic wildlife sanctuary — not a relocation destination

Tiny lighthouse/fishing settlement

Two-person settlement — not a relocation destination

Two-person settlement

Tiny fishing settlement

Lighthouse outpost

Three-person settlement

Tiny agricultural settlement

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Yes

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

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50–200 Mbps in Port Blair (Jio/Airtel/BSNL; varies by address)

10–40 Mbps (4G/DSL; improving coverage)

10–30 Mbps (4G; variable in rural blocks)

5–25 Mbps (4G; outages during monsoon)

20–80 Mbps (4G/resort broadband; variable)

15–50 Mbps (4G)

5–20 Mbps (4G)

5–15 Mbps (4G)

5–10 Mbps (4G sparse)

5–15 Mbps (4G)

Limited (government radio/VHF)

Not available to general public

Radio/VHF only

Limited 4G

None documented

None documented

Limited

Radio link

None documented

Limited 4G

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Essential outside central Port Blair — limited public transport

Essential — sparse bus network across long island

Essential — long distances between settlements

Useful on island; ferry link to Port Blair for mainland services

Scooter or jeep useful; many expats rent two-wheelers

Bicycle or scooter sufficient — compact island

Road connection to Port Blair side — vehicle useful

Ferry-only access from Port Blair/Mayabunder — no road bridge

Boat access — compact settlement

Boat from Port Blair — no bridge

Boat access only — restricted sanctuary

Restricted access — tribal welfare administration only

No civilian settlement — outpost access by ship only

Boat access only

Boat access only

Boat access only

Boat access only

Boat access only

Boat access only

Boat from Port Blair area

Not applicable — no external transport access

Indian citizens may purchase in approved areas; foreigners cannot buy agricultural land — long-stay expats typically rent. Tribal reserve and forest lands are restricted.

Indian citizens may purchase in approved areas; foreigners cannot buy agricultural land — long-stay expats typically rent. Tribal reserve and forest lands are restricted.

Indian citizens may purchase in approved areas; foreigners cannot buy agricultural land — long-stay expats typically rent. Tribal reserve and forest lands are restricted.

Indian citizens may purchase in approved areas; foreigners cannot buy agricultural land — long-stay expats typically rent. Tribal reserve and forest lands are restricted.

Indian citizens may purchase in approved areas; foreigners cannot buy agricultural land — long-stay expats typically rent. Tribal reserve and forest lands are restricted.

Indian citizens may purchase in approved areas; foreigners cannot buy agricultural land — long-stay expats typically rent. Tribal reserve and forest lands are restricted.

Indian citizens may purchase in approved areas; foreigners cannot buy agricultural land — long-stay expats typically rent. Tribal reserve and forest lands are restricted.

Indian citizens may purchase in approved areas; foreigners cannot buy agricultural land — long-stay expats typically rent. Tribal reserve and forest lands are restricted.

Indian citizens may purchase in approved areas; foreigners cannot buy agricultural land — long-stay expats typically rent. Tribal reserve and forest lands are restricted.

Indian citizens may purchase in approved areas; foreigners cannot buy agricultural land — long-stay expats typically rent. Tribal reserve and forest lands are restricted.

Indian citizens may purchase in approved areas; foreigners cannot buy agricultural land — long-stay expats typically rent. Tribal reserve and forest lands are restricted.

Indian citizens may purchase in approved areas; foreigners cannot buy agricultural land — long-stay expats typically rent. Tribal reserve and forest lands are restricted.

Indian citizens may purchase in approved areas; foreigners cannot buy agricultural land — long-stay expats typically rent. Tribal reserve and forest lands are restricted.

Indian citizens may purchase in approved areas; foreigners cannot buy agricultural land — long-stay expats typically rent. Tribal reserve and forest lands are restricted.

Indian citizens may purchase in approved areas; foreigners cannot buy agricultural land — long-stay expats typically rent. Tribal reserve and forest lands are restricted.

Indian citizens may purchase in approved areas; foreigners cannot buy agricultural land — long-stay expats typically rent. Tribal reserve and forest lands are restricted.

Indian citizens may purchase in approved areas; foreigners cannot buy agricultural land — long-stay expats typically rent. Tribal reserve and forest lands are restricted.

Indian citizens may purchase in approved areas; foreigners cannot buy agricultural land — long-stay expats typically rent. Tribal reserve and forest lands are restricted.

Indian citizens may purchase in approved areas; foreigners cannot buy agricultural land — long-stay expats typically rent. Tribal reserve and forest lands are restricted.

Indian citizens may purchase in approved areas; foreigners cannot buy agricultural land — long-stay expats typically rent. Tribal reserve and forest lands are restricted.

Not applicable for relocation — tribal reserve; Indian law prohibits non-indigenous settlement and land transactions

Swaraj Dweep (~2–3 hr) — Govt. & private ferries; Shaheed Dweep (~1.5–2 hr) — Govt. & private ferries; Little Andaman (~8–10 hr) — Inter-island ferry

No ferry links documented

No ferry required — has airport

South Andaman (~8–10 hr) — Inter-island ferry

South Andaman (~2–3 hr) — Govt. & private ferries; Shaheed Dweep (~1 hr) — Inter-island ferry

South Andaman (~1.5–2 hr) — Govt. & private ferries; Swaraj Dweep (~1 hr) — Inter-island ferry

South Andaman (~2 hr road + ferry from Port Blair) — Road/ferry via Middle Strait

No ferry links documented

No ferry links documented

No ferry links documented

No ferry links documented

No ferry links documented

No ferry links documented

No ferry links documented

No ferry links documented

No ferry links documented

No ferry links documented

No ferry links documented

No ferry links documented

No ferry links documented

No ferry links documented