{"id":7662,"date":"2026-01-30T19:03:02","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T13:33:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/?p=7662"},"modified":"2026-01-30T19:15:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T13:45:52","slug":"maldives-visa-on-arrival-for-indian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/30\/maldives-visa-on-arrival-for-indian\/","title":{"rendered":"Maldives visa on arrival for Indian"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you want to travel Maldives from India? If yes, Indians can get free Maldives visa on arrival for 30 days for tourism and business purposes. Maldives is famous for its beauty. It is a great place for adventure lovers to enjoy jet skiing, scuba diving, fishing, and swimming activities. The blog guides you about the requirements and process for Maldives visa on arrival in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-6a02475b58a26\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-6a02475b58a26\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6a02475b58a26\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/30\/maldives-visa-on-arrival-for-indian\/#Do_Indians_need_Maldives_visa\" title=\"Do Indians need Maldives visa\">Do Indians need Maldives visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/30\/maldives-visa-on-arrival-for-indian\/#Types_of_Maldives_visas\" title=\"Types of Maldives visas\">Types of Maldives visas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/30\/maldives-visa-on-arrival-for-indian\/#Documents_required_for_Maldives_visa_on_arrival\" title=\"Documents required for Maldives visa on arrival \">Documents required for Maldives visa on arrival <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/30\/maldives-visa-on-arrival-for-indian\/#How_to_get_Maldives_visa_on_arrival_for_Indian\" title=\"How to get  Maldives visa on arrival for Indian\">How to get  Maldives visa on arrival for Indian<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/30\/maldives-visa-on-arrival-for-indian\/#Can_we_extend_the_Maldives_visa_on_arrival\" title=\" Can we extend the Maldives visa on arrival\"> Can we extend the Maldives visa on arrival<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/30\/maldives-visa-on-arrival-for-indian\/#Maldives_visa_on_arrival_fees_for_Indian\" title=\"Maldives visa on arrival fees for Indian\">Maldives visa on arrival fees for Indian<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/30\/maldives-visa-on-arrival-for-indian\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Indians_need_Maldives_visa\"><\/span>Do Indians need Maldives visa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are planning to visit Maldives for short period, there is no need to get a pre arrival visa. You just need  to keep required documents and traveler declaration at the immigration center of Maldives. Indians can get visa on arrival up to 30 days at airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to visit Maldives for long term, you need to apply for Maldives visa. There are different types of Maldives visas for Indians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Maldives_visas\"><\/span>Types of Maldives visas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are the types of Maldives visa for long term stay depending on the purpose of visit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Tourist Visa (Visa on Arrival)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business Visa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work Visa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dependent \/ Family Visa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student Visa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resident Visa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_required_for_Maldives_visa_on_arrival\"><\/span>Documents required for Maldives visa on arrival <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are the documents required for Maldives visa on arrival for Indian:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Valid Passport<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: You must have a valid passport with at least 6 months of validity<\/span>.<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Immigration does not permit with passports displaying extended validity.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Passport for Minors<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: If you&#8217;re traveling with children or minors, ensure they have their own passports.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Return or Onward Journey Ticket<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: You need to show  confirmed return ticket or ticket for your onward travel to your next destination.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Hotel Reservation<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: You need to provide confirmed hotel booking for the entire duration of your stay in the Maldives.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Proof of Sufficient Funds<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: You should have enough funds to cover expenses during your stay, which is typically around USD 100 per day per person.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Valid Visa for next Destination<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: If your journey continues to another country after the Maldives, ensure you have the valid visa.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Travel Declaration Form<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: You must submit <a href=\"https:\/\/imuga.immigration.gov.mv\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/imuga.immigration.gov.mv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IMUGA&nbsp;Travel Declaration<\/a> form at least 96 hours before flight. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_Maldives_visa_on_arrival_for_Indian\"><\/span>How to get  Maldives visa on arrival for Indian<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>F<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">ollowing are the steps to travel Maldives with free visa on arrival:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Collect all documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book flight and hotel tickets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit IMUGA travel declaration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel to the Maldives and land at airport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Present your passport and documents at the immigration counter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Immigration officer verifies details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get a free 30 day visa on arrival stamp in your passport<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The department may grant  new visa for up to 60 days, depending on requirements<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_we_extend_the_Maldives_visa_on_arrival\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> <\/span>Can we extend the Maldives visa on arrival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. you can extend the Maldives visa on arrival by applying to the immigration officer before your visa gets expires. You can submit the visa application extension application form at the immigration head office during official working hours. The immigration office will check all details and the necessary finance for extending the period of stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The maximum time for stay in the Maldives is 90 days. If your visa is for 30 days then you can extend it up to 60 days. For the extension, you need to pay the fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maldives_visa_on_arrival_fees_for_Indian\"><\/span>Maldives visa on arrival fees for Indian<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maldives visa on arrival is free for Indians. You do not have to pay any fees for it. If you want to extend the visa, you may need to pay charges for it,<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read.webp\" alt=\"also read\" class=\"wp-image-4773\" style=\"width:69px;height:69px\" width=\"69\" height=\"69\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read.webp 128w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read-88x88.webp 88w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 69px) 100vw, 69px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2023\/02\/08\/countries-to-travel-without-visa-from-india\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1023\">Countries to travel without visa from India<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2022\/06\/27\/most-powerful-passport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Most Powerful Passport in the World<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Will we need to carry a visa when traveling to the Maldives?\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>No. Indians do not need to carry pre arrival visa to travel  Maldives. You can get the visa on arrival after reaching to the Maldives.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Is passport required for Maldives travel?\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Yes, passport is mandatory for travelling to the Maldives.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>What is the maximum stay allowed on visa on arrival?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Indians can stay for up to 30 days initially in Maldives, which can be extended up to 90 days .<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Can Indians get  Maldives visa on arrival for business purposes?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Yes, Indians can use Maldives visa on arrival for short business visits.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Will we need to carry a visa when traveling to the Maldives?\n\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>No. Indians do not need to carry pre arrival visa to travel  Maldives. 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