Maldives Visa for India Passport Holders

Indiapassport Maldivesdestination

Visa-Free entry ApprovalHigh Transit visaNo

Data verified 15 May 2026

At a glance

India passport holders: Visa-Free entry for Maldives. No visa fee. Processing: On arrival. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.

Overview

Visa-FREE entry for Indians for 90 days as Tourist! (Longer than for most other nationalities — bilateral MoU). No fee. India is #1 source of tourists to Maldives. Hotel/resort booking mandatory. Imuga online arrival form (free) required before travel.

Visa types: Visa-free entry (Tourist 90 days for Indians — bilateral preferential, vs 30 days for most); Tourist Visa (long-stay); Business Visa; Work Permit (employer-sponsored — Indian resort/healthcare workers significant); Student Visa; Family/Dependent Visa; Marriage Visa; Diplomatic.

Fees & funds

Visa fee (local)Free (90-day Tourist for Indians)

In USDUSD 0

In INRINR 0

Minimum bank balanceUSD 100/day

Stay & validity

Validity: N/A. Max Stay: 90 days visa-free for Indians (bilateral preferential rate).

Extension possibleConditional

Overstay penalty: Per-day fine USD 3-5; deportation; future visa scrutiny

How to apply

MethodVisa-free at port of entry (with Imuga form)

Application centreVisa-Free

Processing timeOn arrival

AppointmentNo

InterviewNo

Urgent processingN/A

Requirements

Bank Statement Recommended Recommended (USD 100/day)

Return Ticket Mandatory Yes (mandatory)

Hotel Booking Mandatory Yes (mandatory)

Sponsor Doc No

Invitation Letter No

Vaccination Conditional Yellow Fever if from endemic area

Travel Insurance Recommended

Biometrics No

Police Clearance Conditional Conditional (Work)

Employment Letter Yes Yes (Work)

Passport & photo

Passport validity1+ month beyond stay

Photo size35 × 45 mm · White bg

Required documents: Valid passport (1+ month beyond stay); Confirmed return ticket; Hotel/resort booking (mandatory — no walk-in tourism); Imuga arrival form (online before travel, free); Sufficient funds (USD 100/day recommended); Aadhaar + PAN; Yellow Fever cert if from endemic area; For Work: employer's quota approval + medical fitness + police clearance.

Visa types (1)

Tourist ★

Visa-Free Free On arrival

Common rejection reasons

Common IN rejections (VERY LOW at entry): (1) No hotel/resort booking — boarding denied; (2) Missing Imuga form; (3) Past Maldives overstays; (4) Work visa fraud — fake resort employment; (5) Drug screening (Maldives has strict drug laws); (6) Religious materials (non-Islamic) banned — confiscation at customs; (7) India-Maldives political tensions 2023-24 affected entry briefly but normalized.

Embassy / consulate

AddressMaldives High Commission, B-2 Anand Niketan, New Delhi 110021, India

Phone+91 11 4143 5701 | +91 11 4143 5702

Emailinfo@maldiveshc.in

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Official portal

Apply or confirm the current requirements on the destination government's official site.

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Data quality

ConfidenceHigh

Last verified2026-05-15

Indicative information for reference only — Visandra is not affiliated with any government or embassy. Always verify with the official mission before you travel.

Good to know

Maldives visa FAQ for India passport holders

Do I need a visa to visit Maldives with a India passport?

India passport holders can visit Maldives visa-free for short stays. Apply via Visa-free at port of entry (with Imuga form).

How much does a Maldives visa cost for India passport holders?

There is no visa fee for Maldives. An arrival card, tourist tax or service charge may still apply.

How long does it take to get a Maldives visa?

Typical processing for a Maldives visa is On arrival. Apply well ahead of your travel date and allow for appointment availability.

How long can I stay in Maldives on this visa?

A Maldives visa for India passport holders typically allows a stay of Validity: N/A. Max Stay: 90 days visa-free for Indians (bilateral preferential rate).. Extensions may be possible (Conditional).

How do I apply for a Maldives visa from India?

Apply for your Maldives visa via Visa-free at port of entry (with Imuga form). Your passport should be valid 1+ month beyond stay.