Maldives
India
India visa for Maldivian citizens
Entry requirement
India admits Maldivian citizens without a visa 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 · Confirm at hcimale.gov.in
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Indian citizens travelling to the Maldives
IndiaMaldives Visa-free, 90 days Maldives visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from the Maldives to India, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Maldivian citizens can stay in India
Maldivian citizens may stay in India for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
India’s neighbours for Maldivian citizens
China, Bhutan, Pakistan and Bangladesh admit Maldivian citizens visa-free.
Indian citizens travelling to the Maldives
No visa is needed by Indian citizens for the Maldives, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between the Maldives and India.
Frequently asked questions
Do Maldivian citizens need a visa for India?
India admits Maldivian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Maldivian citizens stay in India?
Maldivian citizens can stay in India for up to 90 days.
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.
Can Maldivian citizens enter India visa-free?
Yes, Maldivian citizens can enter India 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.