Maldives Visa on Arrival
Maldives · Tourist · Single Entry · Stay 30 days
Visa type
Tourist
Entry type
Single Entry
Stay duration
30 days
Validity
Issued on arrival
Processing time
Issued at the airport
Urgent processing
Not applicable
Eligibility
Indian passport holders resident in India, travelling for tourism
Overview
The Maldives grants a free 30-day visa on arrival to all nationalities. You need onward tickets, confirmed accommodation and sufficient funds.
Who can use this visa
Available to travellers with confirmed resort or hotel bookings and valid onward travel.
- Requirement
Indian passport holder
Other nationalities resident in India may need a visa — check with us first.
- Requirement
Short tourist stay
Longer stays, work or study need a separate visa category.
- Note
Entry rules can change
Visa-free and on-arrival concessions are reviewed by governments periodically.
How the process works
- 1
Confirm eligibility
We check your passport, purpose of travel and stay length against the current entry rules.
- 2
Prepare your documents
Carry return tickets, accommodation proof and funds; complete any online arrival card in advance.
- 3
Complete arrival formalities
Present your documents at immigration; a stamp or arrival visa is issued at the counter.
Documents & checklist
Passport (Required)
Valid passport, ideally with at least six months validity from the date of arrival.
Return or onward ticket (Required)
Confirmed ticket out of the country within the permitted stay.
Accommodation proof (Required)
Hotel or resort confirmation, or host address details.
Proof of funds (Optional)
Card or currency sufficient for the stay, if requested at immigration.
Application information
Travessy prepares and reviews your file, guides you on appointments and biometrics where applicable, and submits through the correct channel for Maldives. This website is informational — there is no online application, document upload or payment here.
Important notes
- • Passport must be valid for at least one month beyond arrival.
- • Traveller declaration must be submitted online before departure and arrival.
- • Extensions must be applied for locally before expiry.
Frequently asked questions
Visa decisions rest entirely with the issuing authority. Fees, requirements and timelines can change without notice and are confirmed at the time of filing.