Maldives visa from Bangalore
The Maldives visa, explained
Indian passport holders get a free 30-day visa on arrival — no advance application and no visa fee. The one mandatory step is the online IMUGA Traveller Declaration, submitted within 96 hours before both arrival and departure at imuga.immigration.gov.mv. Use only the official IMUGA site. Carry a confirmed resort booking and a return ticket.
Documents required
The papers a Maldives application typically needs. We send you the exact, up-to-date checklist for your trip and travel dates.
- Passport — Machine-readable, with about 6 months validity
- IMUGA Traveller Declaration — Filed within 96 hours before travel; carry the confirmation
- Confirmed accommodation — Resort or guesthouse booking for the full stay
- Return/onward ticket — Within the 30-day visa period
- Proof of funds — Roughly USD 100 per person per day is the rule of thumb
Official links
Always check the latest rules on the official government and visa-centre pages below before you apply.
Visa rules change frequently. A tourist visa is granted at the discretion of the consulate — we prepare the strongest possible application, but no agent can guarantee an outcome.
Maldives visa, answered
Do Indians need a visa for the Maldives?
No advance visa is needed — a free 30-day visa on arrival. Just submit the online IMUGA Traveller Declaration within 96 hours before arrival and departure, and carry a confirmed hotel booking and a return ticket.
How long is the flight from Bangalore to the Maldives?
Quick — a direct flight from Bengaluru to Malé takes only about 1.5 to 2 hours on IndiGo or Air India, with one-stop options via Colombo too.
When is the best time to visit the Maldives?
November to April is the dry season — sunny skies and superb water clarity, and the priciest window (especially mid-December to April). May to October is greener, quieter and cheaper with short tropical showers.
What is the difference between a resort island and a local island like Maafushi?
A resort island is a private island with one luxury resort — overwater villas and total seclusion. A local island like Maafushi has guesthouses and dive shops at far lower prices, the same stunning water, but follows local customs (no alcohol, modest dress off the bikini beach).
How much does a Maldives honeymoon from Bangalore cost?
An entry-level resort honeymoon with flights, a beach-villa stay and transfers starts from about ₹62,000 per person; overwater trips commonly run ₹1,20,000+ per couple, and a Maafushi local-island trip costs less. Tell us your dates on WhatsApp for an exact quote.
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