Maldives Visa for Indians 2026: Documents, Fees, Process & Entry Rules
By TourKro Travel Desk · Thailand DMC & local tour operator · Updated 5 Nov 2026
Indians get a free 30-day visa on arrival in the Maldives with a confirmed hotel booking and return ticket; the online Traveller Declaration is filled before arrival.
Maldives at a glance
- Best months: December, January, February, March, April
- Ideal length: 3 to 5 nights
- 4 nights on the ground: ₹30,000 to ₹225,000 per person
- Return flights from India: about ₹15,000 to ₹35,000
Maldives suits honeymooners, families and friends who want sea, sand, island trips and water sports. Non-swimmers can still enjoy most boat trips with life jackets, and calm beaches are good for children.
Documents to keep ready
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from your travel date, with 2 blank pages
- Confirmed return flight ticket
- Hotel booking for the full stay (we give you vouchers)
- Recent passport-size photo on white background
- Bank statement or proof of funds (sometimes asked)
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Apply two to four weeks before you fly; TourKro can do the paperwork with your Maldives package.
Once you land in Maldives
Waking up over the lagoon, snorkelling with turtles and reef sharks on the house reef, and a seaplane flight over the atolls. Transfers are booked through the resort; seaplanes fly only in daylight, so late arrivals stay a night near Male.
Money and arrival
Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR); resorts price in US dollars. Cards work in hotels and malls; keep cash for markets and tips.
Flights reach Male from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram in about 1.5 to 4 hours.
After the visa: plan the trip
Most Indian travellers spend 3 to 5 nights in Maldives. The best months are December, January, February, March, April, and 4 nights on the ground cost about ₹30,000 to ₹90,000 per person.
Visa rules for Indians change from time to time. TourKro checks the latest rule for your dates before you pay anything.
Good to know
Compare meal plans and transfer costs (seaplane or speedboat) before choosing a resort; alcohol is served only at resorts.
Hinglish mein samjhiye
Agar aap Maldives 4 raat ke liye ja rahe hain, to per person kharcha takreeban ₹30,000 se ₹90,000 aata hai. Flight ka kharcha alag hai, lagbhag ₹15,000 se ₹35,000. Jaane ke liye best mahine December, January, February, March, April hain. Visa ke rules badalte rehte hain, booking se pehle hum latest rule check karke batate hain. WhatsApp par apni dates bhejiye, hum poora plan aur price bhej denge.
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Maldives tour package: what you should know
4 nights cost about ₹30,000 (budget) to ₹90,000 (comfort) per person for hotels, sightseeing, meals and transfers. Flights reach Male from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram in about 1.5 to 4 hours.
Maldives itinerary: what you should know
3 to 5 nights is ideal. Must-sees: Overwater villa stay, Snorkelling house reef, Sandbank picnic, Dolphin cruise, Male city tour.
Best time to visit maldives: what you should know
December to April is dry and sunny; May to November is the wet season with lower resort prices.
Maldives honeymoon package: what you should know
A Maldives honeymoon of 4 nights costs about ₹180,000 to ₹450,000 for two on the ground. Ideal stay: a resort island for honeymoons, or a guesthouse on a local island such as Maafushi for a budget trip.
Maldives जाने का सबसे अच्छा समय कौन सा है?
Maldives घूमने के लिए सबसे अच्छे महीने: December, January, February, March, April. इन महीनों में मौसम अच्छा रहता है, पर होटल महंगे होते हैं, इसलिए पहले बुक करें।
See also: Maldives tour packages · All destinations
Costs are planning ranges for 2026, not fixed offers. TourKro confirms prices, visa rules and availability for your dates before you pay.