Maldives Visa Requirements for Indian Citizens

Visa Info

• Visa Type: Visa on Arrival
• Difficulty: 1 — Visa-Free
• Entry Type: Single Entry
• Maximum Stay: 30 days
• Visa Validity: 30 days from date of arrival
• Visa Fee: ₹0
• Processing Time: 1 working days
• Photo Spec: 35x45mm, White bg

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Authority & Access

• Issuing Authority: Maldives Immigration
• Processor: Direct
• Official Portal: Visit portal

Document Checklist

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Valid passport — minimum 6 months validity beyond your trip end date, with 2+ blank pages Passport-size photographs — 35x45mm, White background Valid Indian passport with at least 6 months' validity from the date of arrival Completed Imuga Traveller Declaration — submitted online at imuga.immigration.gov.mv within 96 hours before departure Confirmed return or onward ticket out of the Maldives Confirmed and prepaid accommodation — resort, hotel, or guesthouse booking covering the full stay Proof of sufficient funds — approximately USD 100 per day, or evidence of a fully prepaid resort or hotel package Travel health insurance covering the full duration of stay (strongly recommended) Recent bank statement or active credit/debit card to demonstrate sufficient travel funds if queried at the immigration counter Visa fee payment — ₹0

Sample cover letter for Maldives Visa on Arrival

To,
The Visa Officer
Maldives Immigration

Subject: Application for Visa on Arrival — Maldives

Dear Visa Officer,

I, [YOUR FULL NAME], a citizen of India (Passport No. [XXXXXXXX], valid
until [DD/MM/YYYY]), respectfully submit my application for a Visa on Arrival
to Maldives.

PURPOSE OF VISIT
The purpose of my visit is [tourism / business / attending a conference /
visiting family or friends]. I plan to travel from [DEPARTURE DATE] to
[RETURN DATE], a total stay of approximately [XX] days.

ACCOMMODATION
I will be staying at [Hotel name and address / Name and address of host].

FINANCIAL CAPABILITY
I have adequate financial resources to support my stay in Maldives and
my return to India. Supporting bank statements and financial documents are
enclosed.

I solemnly affirm that I will comply with all visa conditions and depart
from Maldives on or before the expiry of my visa. I have strong ties
to India — [employment / business / property / family] — that ensure my
timely return.

All required supporting documents are enclosed as per the requirements of
Maldives Immigration.

Yours faithfully,

[YOUR FULL NAME]
[Date]
[Phone Number]
[Email Address]

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Public Health & Vaccinations

Recommended Vaccinations: No mandatory vaccinations required for most travellers. A valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required if arriving from or transiting through a yellow-fever-endemic country within 30 days of arrival in the Maldives.

Health Insurance: Travel health insurance is strongly recommended — medical facilities on resort atolls are extremely limited, and emergency medical evacuations to Malé or repatriation to India are very expensive.

Advisory: Advanced medical care is available only in Malé; individual resort islands have basic clinics and first-aid facilities only. Carry an adequate personal supply of prescription medications, as pharmacies outside Malé have very limited stock of branded or specialist drugs.

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Data is verified against official consular sources.