India passport → Maldives
Do Indian citizens need a visa for the Maldives?
Visa-free entry90 days
Indian passport holders can visit the Maldives without a visa for up to 90 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Maldives at a glance
- Capital
- Malé
- Currency
- Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR)
- Languages
- Maldivian
- Calling code
- +960
- Region
- Southern Asia
MV3.3°N · 73.0°EPhoto: Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMaldives for other passports
- IndiaVisa-free90 days
United StatesVisa on arrival30 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival30 days
PakistanVisa on arrival30 days
BangladeshVisa on arrival30 days
Sri LankaVisa-free90 days
NepalVisa on arrival30 days
NigeriaVisa on arrival30 days
PhilippinesVisa on arrival30 days
Nearby in Southern Asia for Indian passport holders
BhutanVisa-free14 days- NepalVisa-free
- Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
AfghanistaneVisa
IraneVisa- BangladeshVisa required
- PakistanVisa required
Common 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 Indian citizens stay in the Maldives?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Indian citizens get a visa on arrival in the Maldives?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Indian citizens visit without a visa?
56 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The India passport ranks #71 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Indian citizens (edited 9 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of the Maldives before you travel.