Maldives visa for Indian passport holders
Free visa on arrival (30 days). Free 30-day visa on arrival with a confirmed booking and onward ticket.
Visa fee: none · plus Traveller Declaration (IMUGA): free.
At the border
No application is needed before you fly. Immigration may ask to see the documents below.
Documents to keep ready
- Passport valid for at least 6 months after you arrive, with two blank pages
- Return or onward flight ticket
- Hotel bookings for every night
Forms before you land
- Submit the Maldives Traveller Declaration (IMUGA), up to 4 days before arrival.
Fees on arrival
- Traveller Declaration (IMUGA): free. Free; submit online within 96 hours before arrival.
Also good to know: A Green Tax of about US$6 (guesthouses) to US$12 (resorts) per person per night is added to accommodation bills.
Rules change; check the official site before you apply. TripBondhu is not a visa agent and does not process applications.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Maldives?
Free visa on arrival (30 days). Free 30-day visa on arrival with a confirmed booking and onward ticket.
How much does the Maldives visa cost for Indians?
There is no visa fee for Indian passport holders; budget for Traveller Declaration (IMUGA) (free).
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