Maldives → India
India visa requirements for Maldives passport holders
Visa-free entry to India for up to 90 days.
Maximum Stay
90 days
Processing Time
No application needed
Visa Fee
No visa fee
Apply
Not required in advance
Passport Validity
At least 6 months validity on arrival — strictly enforced
Blank Pages
At least 1–2 blank visa pages
Entries
Multiple (re-entry OK)
Rule Source
Global visa dataset + curation
Document Checklist (0/4 ready)
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Transiting India?
India requires a transit visa if you leave the international transit area or your layover exceeds 24 hours. Airside same-airport connections under 24h with confirmed onward tickets are exempt.
Health & Entry
Yellow fever certificate required only if you arrive from (or transited through) a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Routine vaccinations should be up to date. Check destination-specific advice (hepatitis A/B, typhoid, malaria prophylaxis) with a travel clinic 4–6 weeks before departure.
Travel medical insurance is strongly recommended everywhere, and mandatory for Schengen visas, Saudi e-visas, and several other programmes.
Official Source
Always apply through the destination government’s official portal — never through look-alike sites charging inflated fees.
India Travel Insurance
Often mandatory for visa approval — get a compliant policy.
Flights to India
Refundable reservations that work as visa proof of travel.
Hotel Bookings
Confirmations accepted by embassies, free-cancellation options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Maldives passport holders need a visa for India?
Visa-free entry to India for up to 90 days.
How long can Maldives passport holders stay in India?
Up to 90 days under the visa free rules. Longer stays require a different visa category.
How much does the India visa cost for Maldives passport holders?
There is no visa fee for this entry type.
How long does the India visa take to process?
No application needed
What passport validity is required to enter India?
At least 6 months validity on arrival — strictly enforced. Blank pages: at least 1–2 blank visa pages.
Do I need a transit visa when connecting through India?
India requires a transit visa if you leave the international transit area or your layover exceeds 24 hours. Airside same-airport connections under 24h with confirmed onward tickets are exempt.
More for the Maldives passport
Requirements are compiled from official sources and refreshed regularly, but immigration rules change without notice — always confirm with the destination’s embassy or official portal before booking non-refundable travel.