Maldives travel guide
Indian passport holders generally receive a free tourist visa on arrival in the Maldives for up to 30 days, and no pre-arrival visa application is normally required. You need a valid passport, confirmed return or onward travel, confirmed accommodation, sufficient funds and the Traveller Declaration. Immigration officers keep final discretion, so confirm current rules with the official Maldives Immigration system.
Facts checked 2 Nov 2026
Indian nationals generally receive a free tourist visa on arrival in the Maldives, valid for up to 30 days. A pre-arrival visa application is not normally required. That makes the Maldives one of the simpler international trips to prepare for. The visa on arrival is still conditional, though, and immigration officers keep final discretion, so you must meet the entry conditions and carry the right documents. This guide explains what is known, what you need and what to confirm before you fly.
Not in advance. Indian passport holders generally receive a tourist visa on arrival, free of charge, for a stay of up to 30 days. You do not normally need to apply before you travel. The visa is granted at the airport when you meet the entry conditions. If your plans change or you want a longer stay, check the current rules with the official Maldives Immigration system instead of assuming that an extension is automatic.
Travellers need the following to receive the visa on arrival:
Carry printed or saved copies of your hotel or resort confirmation and your return ticket, because officers may ask to see them. Our research does not specify a minimum passport validity beyond covering your stay, so check the current notice for any extra requirement.
The Traveller Declaration is a form that visitors submit through the Maldives Immigration system before arrival. It must be submitted within the permitted pre-arrival window, so do not complete it too early or too late. Check the official system for the exact window and the information it asks for. Keep your confirmation handy, as airlines and immigration may ask for it.
According to the information we hold, the tourist visa on arrival is free of charge for Indian nationals for up to 30 days. We have no information about fees for other visa types or longer stays, so we do not quote any. Confirm the current position on the official site before you travel, because rules can change.
Up to 30 days on the tourist visa on arrival. Most Maldives holidays are between three and ten nights, so the limit is rarely an issue. If you plan a longer stay, check the official rules for extensions.
Both need the same entry documents. For a resort stay, carry your resort confirmation and transfer details. For a local-island stay, carry your guesthouse confirmation, and use registered accommodation. If you start in one place and move to another, list both bookings. Our packages include visa assistance, which means we help you prepare the documents, but flights and any visa-related costs are separate.
Immigration officers keep final discretion. The usual problems are missing confirmed accommodation, no onward or return ticket, a passport that does not cover the stay, or a Traveller Declaration that was not submitted. Keep every document in one place, and carry copies. If something is unclear, ask your planner before you fly, not at the airport.
Our information does not specify insurance or health requirements for entry, so we do not state any. Travel insurance is not included in our packages. Many travellers buy it anyway, because boat and seaplane delays can disrupt plans. Check official notices for current health rules before you travel.
Rules change, so confirm everything on the official Maldives Immigration system and with your airline before you book. This page gives what is generally reported, not legal advice, and it does not replace official notices. If your situation is unusual, such as a long stay, a work purpose or a travel history that may matter, ask the official channel directly.
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FAQs
Short answers to what travellers ask about Maldives.
Indian passport holders generally receive a free tourist visa on arrival for up to 30 days, and no pre-arrival application is normally required. You must meet the entry conditions, and immigration officers keep final discretion.
Up to 30 days on the tourist visa on arrival. Most holidays are shorter than this. If you plan a longer stay, check the official Maldives Immigration rules instead of assuming that an extension is available.
According to the information we hold, yes, for up to 30 days. We have no information on fees for other visa types, so confirm on the official site before you travel, because rules can change.
A passport valid for the whole stay, confirmed return or onward travel, confirmed accommodation, sufficient funds and the Traveller Declaration. Carry printed or saved copies of your bookings, because officers may ask for them.
It is a form submitted through the Maldives Immigration system within the permitted pre-arrival window. Check the official system for the window and details, and keep your confirmation with your travel documents.
Immigration officers keep final discretion. Missing accommodation proof, no onward ticket, an invalid passport or a missing declaration can cause problems. Keep documents together and ask your planner before you fly if anything is unclear.
Our packages include visa assistance, which means we help you prepare your documents. Flights, travel insurance and any visa-related costs are separate. The tourist visa on arrival is generally free for Indian nationals.
Use the official Maldives Immigration system and check with your airline. Rules can change, and this page reports what is generally known. Do not rely on a single source when your travel dates are close.
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