Maldives Visa for Indian Citizens

If a person is travelling to Maldives for the purpose of tourism then he or she needs to apply for a tourist visa. The Maldives government issues a visa on arrival to nationals of all countries which is a valid for a period of 30 days. Foreign tourists can get an extension of another 60 days on request on the tourist visa but the application for the same needs to be submitted at least 2 days before the tourist visa expires. The pre-requisites for getting a visa on arrival are:

1. The passport should not expire for at least 6 months from the date of the travel.
2. The visitor should have an air ticket to fly out of Maldives.
3. The visitor should have enough money for the duration of his or her stay in the country. The visitor should have proof of his or her stay in the country.
4. The documents required for getting an approval for a tourist visa on arrival to Maldives Are:
5. A passport that does not expire for at least 6 months from the date of travel.
6. Two photographs of the applicant may be required.
7. Proof of accommodation in the country. Air tickets to fly out of Maldives.

Business Visa

If a person is travelling to Maldives for the purpose of conducting business, then he or she needs to apply for a business visa. The validity of the business visa ranges from 30 to 90 days. The business should have approved in prior by the Maldives government authority. The documents required to get an approval for a business visa to Maldives are:

1. The business visa application form filled completely with all the details of the applicant.
2. A document that states the registration of the concerned company or organization.
3. The copy of the bio data page of the passport.
4. A certificate of qualification from the concerned organization which mentions the purpose of the applicant's visit, his or her experience in the field of work and duration and the place of stay in the country.
5. A document that acts as proof of health insurance of the applicant.
6. Family/friend visit visa: If a person is travelling to Maldives to visit a family or a friend then he or she can apply for family/friend visit visa.
7. The documents required for getting an approval for family/friend visit visa are:
8. A passport that does not expire for at least 6 months from the date of travel.
9. Two photographs of the applicant may be required.
10. Proof of accommodation in the country.
11. Air tickets to fly out of Maldives.
12. A letter of invitation from the concerned family member or friend in Maldives.
13. The visitor should have enough foreign exchange for the duration of his or her stay.

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Work Visa 

The work visa for Indian citizens by the Maldives offers a 15-day permit from the date of arrival. During this period, those who enter the Maldives with a work visa must get a work permit form from the Ministry of Economic Development website. The documents required for a work visa are as follows: 

1. Valid passport with at least 1 month of validity. 

1. Passport-size photographs 

1. Proof of accommodation 

1. Proof of adequate funds during the stay. (Bank statements) 

1. Return flight ticket to the country of origin. 

1. Medical certificate 

1. Submission receipt of the work visa application. 

1. Travel declaration submitted before arrival via the IMUGA website. 

Dependent Visa 

The dependent visa is for people who are dependent on their family or spouse. It is available for spouses, children, and parents of a primary work visa holder. The documents needed to apply for a dependent visa are: 

1. A passport with at least 6 months of validity. 

1. Passport-size photos 

1. Permit extension form (IM23) 

1. Copy of the visa card of the applicant or the employment approval. 

1. Dependent visa card fee (MVR 50) 

1. Proof of dependent status (birth certificate or marriage certificate) 

1. Medical certificate 

1. Dependent visa fee (MVR 750 for 3 months) 

Marriage Visa 

Marriage visas are issued for foreign individuals who marry Maldivian nationals. This visa legally allows a person to stay in the Maldives with their spouse. If the individual already has a tourist visa, this can be converted into a marriage visa. The documents needed to apply for a marriage visa are as follows: 

1. A valid passport 

1. Marriage certificate 

1. Permit extension form (IM23) 

1. Passport-size photos 

1. Application form with a seal from the family court and the applicant’s signature. 

1. Identity card of the Maldivian national 

1. Health certificate 

1. Visa card fee (MVR 50) 

How to Apply for a Maldivian Visa

If an Indian national is travelling to Maldives, he or she does not require a visa prior to arriving at the country and can obtain a visa on arrival at the airport itself. The visa on arrival is valid for a maximum of 90 days. To receive a work permit, an Indian national needs to fill out the work permit form at his or her arrival in the country.

Visa Fees

The visa on arrival is exempted from any charges by the Maldives government. To extend the visa for a period of 60 days, an Indian national needs to pay an amount of Rs. 3045.

Maldives visa application centers in India

• The embassy of Republic of Maldives in India: The Embassy of Republic of Maldives in India is located in New Delhi. The address of the embassy is C-31, ANAND NIKETAN, New Delhi, Delhi 110021. The contact number is 011 4143 5701.
• The Consulate of Maldives, Trivandrum: The Consulate of Maldives is located in Trivandrum. The address of the consulate is LAVANYA, TC no:16/3176, Kumarapuram Pattom Road, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695011.  The contact number is: 0471 255 8190