Official visa guide
Indian tourists get a free 30-day (or longer, per current policy) Visa on Arrival at Male on landing, no advance application needed.
Authority first
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Passport validity
At least 6 months from date of entry
Stay duration
Typically 30 days, sometimes extended under current policy
Government fee
Free for tourist Visa on Arrival
Processing
On the spot at immigration, typically a few minutes
Official portal
Maldives Immigration
Latest news
Maldives visa policy updates
India MEA
Official travel advisories
Book your resort/hotel and flights
Have confirmed accommodation and return travel arranged before departure — immigration may ask to see these.
Complete the Traveller Health Declaration / IMUGA form
Fill Maldives' online immigration form (IMUGA) before arrival, as required by current policy.
Fly to Malé (Velana International Airport)
Board your flight with your documents ready.
Present your passport at immigration
No advance visa is required — the visa-on-arrival stamp is issued directly at the counter.
Collect your stamped passport
You'll receive an entry stamp valid for the permitted stay duration.
Entry readiness
Entry eligibility is broader than the visa itself. Use these checks alongside the destination's official portal and your airline's travel-document guidance.
Confirm that visa on arrival conditions cover your real reason for visiting Maldives and your complete intended stay.
Match the booking, application and passport exactly. Check expiry, blank pages and physical condition.
Keep return or onward tickets, stay details and host information accessible offline when required.
Check every connection for transit permission, baggage recheck, terminal change, health or digital arrival forms.
Avoid delays and refusal
Do I need to pay for the Maldives visa on arrival?
No, it is free for eligible tourist nationalities including India for the standard permitted stay.
Can I extend my stay beyond the initial visa period?
Extensions are possible through the Maldives Immigration Department, subject to fees and approval.
Does a Maldives visa or entry exemption guarantee admission?
No. The airline checks whether you appear eligible to travel, while Maldives immigration makes the final entry decision. Keep your passport, onward travel, accommodation and any requested supporting evidence ready.
Should I book non-refundable flights before confirming Maldives entry requirements?
Avoid non-refundable commitments until you understand the applicable entry route, document requirements and processing time, unless you accept the risk or an application specifically requires a reservation.
This guide is general information for Indian passport holders, not legal or immigration advice. Visa rules, fees, documents and processing times change often — always confirm current requirements on the Maldives government's official immigration or embassy website, or through a licensed visa agent, before applying or booking non-refundable travel.