🇲🇻 Maldives passport 🇮🇳 India
No visa needed
- Stay up to 90 days
- No visa fee
No — Maldives passport holders do not need a visa for short tourist stays in India. You can enter visa-free.
Source: the open Passport Index dataset, with corrections checked against official government sites. How we source this · Report an error
Before you board for India
Beyond the visa itself, these are what travellers most often get turned away for:
- Passport validityValid for at least 6 months with 2 blank pages
- Onward or return ticket Required
- Proof of funds RequiredBank statements or traveler's cheques may be requested
- Travel insurance Recommended
- Yellow fever RequiredCertificate required if arriving from endemic countries
- Hepatitis A Recommended
- Typhoid Recommended
- Malaria prophylaxis RecommendedRural areas and northeast India
- Routine vaccines Recommended
- Apply for e-Visa at least 4 days before travel
- Tourist e-Visa valid for 30, 90, or 365 days depending on nationality
- Keep a few passport photos handy — hotels may require them
Requirements can vary by nationality and change without notice — confirm with the official sources before you travel.
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Entering India
What this usually involves for visa-free entry — not a checklist researched for Maldives passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 4 items
- Passport meeting the destination's validity rule — commonly six months beyond arrival, but the Schengen area requires three months beyond departure and some countries only require it to cover your stay
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Travel itinerary
Steps 3 steps
- Arrive at the destination country
- Present your passport at immigration
- Receive entry stamp — no prior visa needed
About India
A spiritual kaleidoscope of ancient wonders, diverse cultures, and spice-scented air
- Capital
- New Delhi
- Currency
- Indian Rupee (₹)
- Language
- Hindi, English (and 21 official languages)
- Time zone
- IST (UTC+5:30)
- Best time to visit
- October – March
Official sources
Always confirm with India's own government before you travel:
- India official visa information ↗ indianvisaonline.gov.in
- India embassies & consulates ↗ mea.gov.in
Common questions
Do Maldives citizens need a visa to visit India?
No — Maldives passport holders do not need a visa for short tourist stays in India. You can enter visa-free.
How long can Maldives passport holders stay in India?
Up to 90 days.
How much does a India visa cost for Maldives citizens?
No visa fee. Fees change — confirm on the official page before applying.
How long must my passport be valid to enter India?
Valid for at least 6 months with 2 blank pages
Does India give visas to Maldives citizens?
India does not require a visa from Maldives citizens for short stays (up to 90 days).
Where can Maldives citizens find official India visa information?
On India's official site: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in