India visa-free entry for citizens of the Maldives: 2026 entry rules
No, citizens of the Maldives do not need a visa for a short stay in India.
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Mandatory arrival form: e-Arrival Card. Within 72 hours before arrival. Free: beware of websites that charge for it.
Fill it in on the official website (indianvisaonline.gov.in)
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Travellers from the Maldives do not apply for a visa for a tourist stay in India, but border control still asks for a file.
What to show at the border of India
Documents required for a visa for India:
- Passport valid 6 months beyond stay
- Online application (no paper form)
- Digital photo (recent)
- Visa fee payment
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
Other visa types for India
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
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Short-stay (tourism)
Visa-free
Entry regime
Visa-free
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Conference e-Visa
Consular visa
Duration
30 days
Processing time
3-5 business days
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Research visa
Student visa
Duration
5 years
Price
80–200 USD
Processing time
15 business days
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Entry visa (X) - family of Indian citizen
Family reunification
Duration
5 years
Price
80–200 USD
Processing time
15 business days
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Business e-Visa
Consular visa
Duration
1 year (multiple entries)
Price
0–415 USD
Processing time
3-5 business days
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Student visa
Student visa
Duration
Duration of course
Price
80 USD
Processing time
7-15 business days
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Journalist visa
Consular visa
Duration
3 months
Price
80 USD
Processing time
15 business days
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Medical Attendant e-Visa
Consular visa
Duration
60 days (3 entries)
Price
0–129 USD
Processing time
3-5 business days
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Project Visa (power/steel sector)
Work visa
Duration
1 year (or duration of project)
Price
120–300 USD
Processing time
15 business days
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OCI Card (Overseas Citizen of India)
Family reunification
Duration
Lifetime
Price
275 USD
Processing time
8-12 weeks
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Medical e-Visa
Consular visa
Duration
60 days (3 entries)
Price
0–129 USD
Processing time
3-5 business days
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Employment visa
Work visa
Duration
1 year (renewable up to 5)
Price
120–300 USD
Processing time
15 business days
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Film visa
Work visa
Duration
1 year
Price
120 USD
Processing time
15 business days
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Plan your trip
Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)
Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
Flights (Trip.com)
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eSIM data (Saily)
Stay connected on landing, with no roaming charges. Requires an eSIM-compatible phone.
Tours and activities (GetYourGuide)
Book excursions ahead, with free cancellation on most activities.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to India from the Maldives?▾
No. Travellers from the Maldives can enter India without a visa for a tourist stay.
What other visa types exist for India?▾
Depending on the purpose of stay, India offers among others: Conference e-Visa, Business e-Visa, Project Visa (power/steel sector), Employment visa, Film visa, Research visa.
Data verified on 28/10/2026 · Our methodology
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