Access
Visa free
FStay 90 days
Policy · IndiaPassport Atlas
Maldives passport to India
Yes — Maldives passport holders can visit India without a visa for up to 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 90 days
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Key facts
- India lets 6 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Maldives is one of them.
- Maldives passports get “Visa free” at 54 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: India passports also enter Maldives without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to India
Open to Maldives passports near India
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec51 × 51 mm
Flight corridor
Direct flights
MaldivesIndia- Typical duration
- 1.3 hours
- From
- MLE · HAQ
- To
- TRV · MAA · COK
Airlines Maldivian, Air India Limited, Spicejet
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Maldives
Country profile
Capital
Male
Population
515,132
Area
300 km²
Currency
Maldivian rufiyaa MVR
Languages
Maldivian
Time zone
UTC+05:00
Foreign-born
75,099 · 2024
Migrant share
14.2%
Ethnic groups
homogeneous mixture of Sinhalese, Dravidian, Arab, Australasian
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
India
Country profile
Capital
New Delhi
Population
1.42 billion
Area
3,287,590 km²
Currency
Indian rupee INR
Languages
Hindi, English, Tamil
Time zone
UTC+05:30
Foreign-born
4.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
0.3%
Ethnic groups · 2000
- Indo-Aryan72%
- Dravidian25%
- and other3%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type D
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 108
Dialing code
+91
Airports
DEL · BOM · MAA · COK
Highlights
- Taj Mahal
- Amber Fort
- Varanasi
- Kerala backwaters
- Mahabalipuram
Maldives · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Maldives passport need a visa for India?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
India typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 51 × 51 mm. Confirm with a India mission.
What about a India passport entering Maldives?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.
How do you apply for India as a visitor?
eVisa：Tourist often 30 days or 1-year multiple。Upload photo and passport on Indian Visa Online; arrive at a designated airport.