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Maldives
Maldives visa for Indian citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Indian citizens for the Maldives, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Maldivian citizens travelling to India
MaldivesIndia Visa-free, 90 days India visa for citizens of the Maldives
Travel advice for the Maldives
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Indian citizens planning a trip to the Maldives can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the Maldives at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 6 October 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Maldives (updated 12 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Maldives (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Indian citizens can stay in the Maldives
Indian citizens may stay in the Maldives for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the Maldives.
Maldivian citizens travelling to India
Maldivian citizens can visit India without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between India and the Maldives.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for the Maldives?
No visa is needed by Indian citizens for the Maldives, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Indian citizens stay in the Maldives?
Indian citizens can stay in the Maldives for up to 90 days.
Do Maldivian citizens need a visa for India?
Maldivian citizens can visit India without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Indian citizens enter the Maldives visa-free?
Yes, Indian citizens can enter the Maldives without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.