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🇮🇳 Does an Indian need a visa for the Maldives 🇲🇻?
No. Indian passport holders can visit the Maldives without a visa for up to 90 days.
Rule updated from Wikipedia's “Visa requirements for Indian citizens” (checked 2026-10-04); the older passport-index dataset (January 2025) listed Visa on arrival. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of the Maldives or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
Visa-free entry lets you arrive with a valid passport and pass border control without applying in advance.
Border officers can still ask for a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and enough money for your stay, and they decide on entry. The stay limit applies per visit; many countries also cap total days within a period.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Maldives at a glance
Capital: Malé · Currency: Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR, .ރ) · Official languages: Maldivian · Calling code: +960
U.S. State Department travel advisory for the Maldives: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 7 October 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (C); for type D, M plugs bring a travel adapter for the Maldives's sockets (A, C, G, J, K, L).
More about entering the Maldives →
Your embassy in the Maldives
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in the Maldives, contact the embassy of India:
- High Commission of India in the Maldives · Athireege Aage, Ameeru Ahmed Magu · hci.gov.in
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
The other way round
🇲🇻 Maldivan passport holders visiting India: Maldivan passport holders can visit India without a visa for up to 90 days.
The Indian passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for the Maldives?
Indian passport holders can visit the Maldives without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can an Indian stay in the Maldives without a visa?
Up to 90 days per visit, according to the latest data. The border officer decides on entry.
Does a Maldivan need a visa for India?
Maldivan passport holders can visit India without a visa for up to 90 days.