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title: Maldives visa for citizens of India
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# Maldives visa for citizens of India

Citizens of India can get a visa on arrival in the Maldives.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on arrival · Visa-free entry · Tourist (up to 90 days, granted on arrival)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** No fee listed
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for the duration of stay (typically at least USD 100 + USD 50 per additional day, or confirmed hotel booking)

## How to apply

1. **Check passport validity** — Ensure your passport is machine-readable and valid for your stay (6 months validity recommended).
2. **Book accommodation and return ticket** — Immigration may verify a confirmed booking and onward travel.
3. **Complete the IMUGA Traveller Declaration** — Submit online within 96 hours before departure to the Maldives.
4. **Carry proof of funds** — Have a card, cash, or statement showing sufficient funds for the stay.
5. **Arrive in the Maldives and clear immigration** — A free tourist visa of up to 90 days is stamped on arrival at the discretion of immigration.
6. **Do not overstay** — Extensions beyond 90 days require applying to Maldives Immigration before expiry.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport (machine-readable, valid at least 1 month beyond intended stay; 6 months recommended)** (Identity): Must have at least one blank page for entry stamp.
- **Completed Traveller Declaration (IMUGA) within 96 hours before departure** (Travel): Submitted free online at imuga.immigration.gov.mv.
- **Confirmed return or onward ticket** (Travel): Airline may deny boarding without it.
- **Confirmed hotel/resort booking or proof of accommodation** (Travel): Must cover the entire stay.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Cash, card, or bank statement; may be checked at immigration.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting, optional): Only if arriving from or transiting a yellow-fever risk country.
- **Entry visa/permit for onward destination (if applicable)** (Supporting, optional): Needed only when continuing to a third country.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Approximately USD 100 for the first 2 days plus USD 50 per additional day, or equivalent confirmed accommodation
- bank statement
- credit/debit card
- cash
- confirmed hotel booking

Immigration officers may ask for funds proof at the border; a prepaid resort booking often suffices.

## Good to know

- The 90-day visa-free stay is granted at the discretion of immigration officers on arrival.
- The IMUGA Traveller Declaration is mandatory and free — beware of third-party sites charging for it.
- Working or studying in the Maldives requires a separate permit; visa-free entry is for tourism only.

## Common refusal reasons

- **No confirmed accommodation or onward ticket** — Carry printed confirmations of your hotel booking and return flight.
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry a bank statement or card showing adequate funds for the trip.
- **Missing IMUGA Traveller Declaration** — Complete the declaration online within 96 hours before departure.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of India need a visa for the Maldives?

Citizens of India can get a visa on arrival in the Maldives. Visa type: Visa-free entry · Tourist (up to 90 days, granted on arrival).

### How long can citizens of India stay in the Maldives?

Up to 90 days.

### What documents do citizens of India need for the Maldives?

Passport (machine-readable, valid at least 1 month beyond intended stay; 6 months recommended); Completed Traveller Declaration (IMUGA) within 96 hours before departure; Confirmed return or onward ticket; Confirmed hotel/resort booking or proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; and 1 more depending on your situation.

### How long must my passport be valid for the Maldives?

At least 6 months.

## Sources

- [Tourist Visa - On Arrival | Maldives Immigration](https://www.immigration.gov.mv/visa/tourist-visa)
- [Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Republic of Maldives](https://foreign.gov.mv/index.php/en/consular/for-foreigners-visiting-maldives/maldives-visa)
- Maldives Entry Requirements for Indian Citizens — Visa on Arrival ... (entrybrief.com, third-party site)

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