Maldives Visa Requirements - Documents, Eligibility & Fees

Indian passport holders who are willing to apply for a Maldives visa can find the necessary visa information on this page. In the following, you can find Maldives visa requirements which mainly include the visa documents and eligibility criteria. General guidelines to be followed at the time of submission of Maldives visa documents are mentioned on the page. For further visa consultation, you can contact BTW Visa Executives.

 

Following is the general list of documents required for Maldives visa for Indians.
  • Passport

      The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below

    • It must be valid as per the Machine Readable Zone (MRZ).
    • It must be valid for at least 6 months ahead of date of journey.
    • Same Passport should be given which was submitted for getting approval
    • It must not be torn, ripped, split, or damaged in any kind of way.

    One cannot cross international boundries without the passport. It is considered a criminal offense otherwise.

  • Air Ticket

      It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

    • The air tickets must be confirmed for the to and fro journey tpo Maldives.
    • It must be confirmed for the complete round trip.

    An air ticket shows your course of travel and confirms your return to the native country.

  • Bank Statement

      The Bank statement is a mandatory document and it should meet the following criteria

    • It must be original and must reflect sufficient funds to support your stay in Maldives.
    • It must be original and should have the bank's stamp and signature on every page.

    If the Bank Statement doesn't show enough funds or shows irrelevant expenditure, it could lead to visa rejection on financial means. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

  • Hotel Voucher

      It should be submitted as per the following

    • It must be provided to ratify the purpose of visit and as proof of accommodation as well.

    If you are staying in a hotel during your time in another country, a hotel voucher must be provided as proof of accommodation.

  • Photo

      The photographs must be provided as per the given photo specifications

    • It must be a recent photograph.
    • The expressions on the face must be neutral, there must not be any kind of smiling of frowning in the photograph.
    • Any kind of glasses must not be worn in the photograph.
    • The hair must be tied back so that the face is clearly visible.
    • The ears must be visible clearly.
    • It must not have any headgear worn apart from religious reasons.
    • It is to be taken care that your teeth do not show in the photograph.

    Recent pictures are mandatory as old pictures can cause the authorities to reject your application.

  • Yellow Fever Vaccination

      It should be submitted as per the following

    • It must be original and should be issued from an authorized medical organization.

    The certificate of Yellow Fever Vaccination if not provided as per the requirement and is fake, there are major chances that the applicant may not be permitted in the country.

  • Approval From Immigration

      It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

    • It must be original and obtained with a stamp and signature.

    Without the approval from Immigration, you will not be able to apply for any kind of immigration visa. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

  • Approval From Ministry

      It must follow the required criteria


    Required for an employment visa to be eligible to work in the country

  • Medical Reports

      The medical documents must be genuine and should match the criteria mentioned in the following

    • It must be original and issued from an authorized medical organization.

    If the medical reports do not approve of your health to travel, you may not be able to get the visa. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

  • Work Permit

      It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason


    You may require this while applying for a work visa in a foreign country.

  • Travel Insurance

      The Travel Insurance issued has to meet the following criteria

    • It is better if the insurance is valid for at least 3 to 10 ahead of the date of arrival to India.
    • It must cover the whole trip right from leaving India to returning to India.
    • It must mention the applicant's details as per the passport.

    You are not allowed to travel abroad without a travel insurance. Professional visa consultation is recommended.


This is a common list of documents. For specific purpose visa choose from following:

  • Tourist Visa
  • Business Visa
  • Visit Visa
  • Eligibility for getting Maldives Visa:

    In order to be eligible to travel to the country on a visa, you will have to meet the following eligibility criteria.

    1. Be a genuine traveller-You must have a valid and good intention behind travelling to the country.

    2. Eligible to bear all expenses -You must possess sufficient funds to support yourself and any dependents throughout the stay.

    3. Reasons to return - You must have strong ties in your home country that will ensure that you will return after your stay.

    4. Be of good character - You must have a clean criminal track record and be of good character. You may have to provide PCC (Police Clearance Certificate) for the same.

    5. Be in good health -You must at least meet the minimum health requirements required by the authorities.

    Visa Fees for Maldives Visa:

    Entry Purpose Stay Duration Validity Fees
    Single entry Normal Business 30 days 3 months 4200.0
    Single entry Normal Tourist 30 days 3 months 4200.0

    *Important Note:

    1. You will be granted a free entry visa on arrival. Depending on your financial status, you can apply for a maximum period of thirty days. A ninety-day visa is granted for nationals of SAARC countries 2. All visitors need a valid travel document. If a passport expiry date falls within 30 days of arrival, tourists cannot extend their stay beyond the passport expiry date

    Embassy/Consulate reserves the right to ask for additional documents or personal appearance for an interview in special cases. Submission of the above-mentioned documents does not guarantee that a visa is granted, so It's recommonded to get the professional visa consultation. Submission of incomplete documentation or refusal to appear for a special visa interview may result in the rejection of your visa application .

    Although the information on this website has been prepared with utmost care. However, regulations and requirements are subject to change.

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