Maldives Visa for Indians: On-Arrival Entry & IMUGA Guide

Quick answer: Indian tourists do not need to obtain a Maldives tourist visa before travelling. Tourist entry is granted on arrival subject to Maldives Immigration requirements. Travellers should complete the official Traveller Declaration through IMUGA within the permitted pre-arrival window and carry the required travel documents.

Do Indians need a visa before travelling to the Maldives?

No pre-approval is required for a tourist visa. Maldives Immigration grants tourist visas on arrival to eligible foreign tourists who satisfy the entry requirements.

What should Indian travellers carry?

• A machine-readable passport or travel document meeting the current Maldives Immigration validity requirement.
• A confirmed return or onward journey.
• A prepaid confirmed booking at a registered accommodation facility, or other documentation accepted by Maldives Immigration.
• Evidence of sufficient funds for the stay where required.
• Documents needed for any onward destination.

What is the IMUGA Traveller Declaration?

The Traveller Declaration is an electronic self-declaration required for foreign arrivals. Maldives Immigration states that it can be submitted up to 96 hours before arrival and that submission through the official IMUGA portal is free.

Important: Use the official Maldives Immigration/IMUGA service rather than websites that charge to submit the declaration on your behalf.

Does completing the declaration guarantee entry?

No. Final admission is determined by Maldives Immigration at the port of entry. A confirmed holiday booking and completed declaration support the process but do not override immigration requirements.

Planning a Maldives package from India

Visa formalities are only one part of the trip. Before booking, also compare your international flight arrival time with the resort’s speedboat, seaplane or domestic-transfer schedule. For Bengaluru departures, see our Maldives packages from Bangalore guide.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Maldives visa on arrival for Indian citizens?

Tourist visas are granted on arrival subject to meeting Maldives Immigration entry requirements; tourists do not need visa pre-approval.

Is IMUGA free?

Yes. Maldives Immigration states that the official Traveller Declaration is free to submit.

When should I submit the Traveller Declaration?

Maldives Immigration currently allows submission up to 96 hours before arrival. Because immigration rules can change, check the official requirements again shortly before travel.

Do children need their own passports?

Maldives Immigration states that children and minors must have their own passports to enter.

Entry rules can change. This guide is for travel planning and should be checked against current Maldives Immigration requirements before departure.