Good news for Indian travellers: the Maldives gives every nationality a free 30-day visa on arrival — no e-visa, no application, no fee. Just bring a valid passport, a confirmed booking and an onward ticket, and complete the free IMUGA Traveller Declaration before you fly.
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The Maldives visa is free and issued on arrival, so there is nothing to pay or apply for in advance. Run through the quick checklist below and, if you have a question, send us your details and our Maldives specialists will help you prepare.
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There is no visa to apply for and no fee to pay. Follow these four simple steps and your 30-day visa is stamped into your passport when you land at Velana International Airport.
If anything is unclear or you want to extend your stay beyond 30 days, our Maldives specialists are available to help — usually within 24 hours.
Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months from arrival, and that you have a confirmed hotel or resort booking, an onward or return ticket, and sufficient funds for your stay.
Within 96 hours before you fly, complete the free online Traveller Declaration at imuga.immigration.gov.mv. You'll do it again before you depart the Maldives. It is free — ignore any site that asks for a fee.
At the immigration counter at Velana International Airport (MLE), present your passport, booking and onward ticket. The free 30-day visa on arrival is stamped into your passport on the spot.
To stay beyond 30 days, apply to Maldives Immigration before your visa expires for an extension of up to 90 days total. Our specialists help Indian travellers with extensions and full trip planning.
The Maldives keeps things refreshingly simple. Here are the four things every Indian traveller needs to know before flying.
Every visitor, including Indian passport holders, is granted a 30-day visa on arrival at Velana International Airport. There is no advance application — your passport is simply stamped at the immigration counter when you land.
The tourist visa itself costs nothing. There is no e-visa fee and no government visa charge. Separate Green Tax and TGST apply to tourism services and are usually included in your resort or guesthouse bill, not paid at immigration.
You need a passport valid for 6+ months, a confirmed hotel, guesthouse or resort booking, an onward or return ticket, and sufficient funds. You must also complete the free IMUGA Traveller Declaration within 96 hours before arrival.
If 30 days isn't enough, you can extend your stay up to a total of 90 days through Maldives Immigration in Malé. Apply before your initial visa expires; an extension fee applies. Our team can guide you through it.
There is no application form and no fee. To qualify for the free 30-day visa on arrival, simply have these ready to show immigration when you land in the Maldives.
Keep digital and printed copies of your bookings and tickets handy, and complete the free IMUGA Traveller Declaration within 96 hours before you fly.
The visa is free and issued on arrival, with no processing wait. Here's how the duration, the free online declaration, and an optional extension fit together.
Remember the IMUGA Traveller Declaration is always free — avoid third-party sites that charge for it. For help with an extension or planning your stay, contact our team.
The free visa is granted at the airport, but border officers may check the following at immigration. Having these ready ensures a smooth arrival at Velana International Airport.
The Maldives offers a free 30-day visa on arrival to citizens of every country. There is no separate "visa-free list" to check — Indian passport holders and travellers worldwide are all welcomed the same way.
Provided you meet the standard requirements below, your visa is simply stamped into your passport when you land. Here are the source markets that visit the Maldives most.
Indian passport holders do not need to apply for a visa before travelling. The Maldives grants you a free 30-day visa on arrival — no embassy visit, no interview, no e-visa, and no fee. It's one of the easiest destinations in the world for Indian travellers to visit.
The only online step is the free IMUGA Traveller Declaration, completed within 96 hours before you arrive. Need to stay longer than 30 days? You can extend up to 90 days through Maldives Immigration.
Get help planning your tripThe Maldives operates one of the most welcoming visa policies in the world. Every nationality — including Indian passport holders — is granted a free 30-day visa on arrival. There is no e-visa to apply for, no embassy appointment, no interview, and no visa fee. You simply turn up at Velana International Airport with the right documents and your visa is stamped into your passport.
To qualify, your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date, and you'll need a confirmed accommodation booking, an onward or return ticket, and sufficient funds for your stay. The only online step is the free IMUGA Traveller Declaration, which you complete within 96 hours before arrival and again within 96 hours before departure at imuga.immigration.gov.mv. Beware of third-party sites that try to charge for it — it is always free.
Need longer than 30 days? You can extend your stay up to a total of 90 days by applying to Maldives Immigration in Malé before your initial visa expires (an extension fee applies). If you need help with requirements, an extension, itinerary planning, or hotel and package bookings, contact our Maldives specialists — we've helped thousands of Indian travellers plan their Maldives holidays.
Once your trip is booked, start planning your budget. Use our free Currency Converter to check the latest INR to USD rate and estimate your spend — from resort stays and seaplane transfers to local-island guesthouses, diving, and day excursions.
The Maldives keeps its tourist entry simple, but a few practical points are worth knowing before you fly.
The Maldives grants a free 30-day visa on arrival to every nationality, including Indian passport holders. There is no advance application and no visa fee — your passport is stamped at the airport when you land.
All travellers must complete the free online IMUGA Traveller Declaration within 96 hours before arrival, and again within 96 hours before departure. Complete it only at imuga.immigration.gov.mv — it is free of charge.
If 30 days isn't enough, you can extend your stay up to a total of 90 days through Maldives Immigration in Malé. Apply before your initial visa expires; an extension fee applies. Our team can help Indian travellers arrange it.
As well as private resort islands, you can now stay in budget-friendly guesthouses on inhabited local islands such as Maafushi and Thoddoo. The free 30-day visa applies whichever you choose — just remember modest dress on local islands.
There is no paid e-visa for Maldives tourists. Avoid websites that claim to sell one or charge for the IMUGA declaration. The tourist visa is always free on arrival, and the IMUGA form is free at the official portal.
Common questions about the Maldives free 30-day visa on arrival, the IMUGA Traveller Declaration, and extending your stay.
Our Maldives specialists help Indian travellers with entry requirements, visa extensions, the IMUGA declaration, and full holiday planning — packages, resorts, local islands, transfers, and more.
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