Maldives passport → India
Do Maldivan citizens need a visa for India?
Visa-free entry90 days
Maldivan passport holders can visit India 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.
India at a glance
- Capital
- New Delhi
- Currency
- Indian rupee (INR)
- Languages
- Hindi, English, and 20 other scheduled languages
- Calling code
- +91
- Region
- Southern Asia
India for other passports
- MaldivesVisa-free90 days
United StateseVisa30 days
United KingdomeVisa30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeeVisa30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaeVisa30 days
NepalVisa-free
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseVisa30 days
CanadaeVisa30 days
Nearby in Southern Asia for Maldivan passport holders
- BangladeshVisa-free90 days
- PakistanVisa-free90 days
BhutanVisa on arrival- NepalVisa on arrival90 days
- Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
AfghanistaneVisa
IraneVisa
Common questions
Do Maldivan citizens need a visa for India?
Maldivan passport holders can visit India without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Maldivan citizens stay in India?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Maldivan citizens get a visa on arrival in India?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Maldivan citizens visit without a visa?
84 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Maldives passport ranks #51 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Maldivian citizens (edited 1 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of India before you travel.