Visa & travel service
Maldives Visa on Arrival & IMUGA Assistance
Tourist visa on arrival for up to 30 days — no pre-approval needed. We complete your mandatory IMUGA traveller declaration and book your resort.
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About this service
Overview
- Visa on arrival — no pre-approval
- Up to 30 days
- IMUGA declaration filed
- Resort booking support
The Maldives grants tourists a visa on arrival — Indian travellers do not need to apply in advance. You do need a prepaid booking at a registered resort or hotel and the mandatory IMUGA Traveller Declaration. We take care of both.
Visa options
- Tourist visa on arrival — up to 30 days, granted at Velana International Airport
Who can apply
- Machine-readable passport valid for at least 1 month (6 months recommended)
- Confirmed return or onward ticket
- Prepaid confirmed booking at a registered resort, hotel or guest house
- Enough funds for your stay
Documents required
- Passport
- Return ticket
- Prepaid resort / hotel confirmation
- Proof of funds
- IMUGA Traveller Declaration (QR code)
Good to know
- The IMUGA Traveller Declaration is mandatory for every traveller, including children, and is filled within 96 hours before arrival. It is free.
- Your accommodation must be a registered tourist facility.
- A yellow fever certificate is needed only if you arrive from a yellow fever risk country.
Rules last checked in October 2026. Visa and entry rules can change at short notice — our team confirms the latest requirements for your passport and travel dates before we apply.
Step by step
How it works
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Step 1
Plan your stay
Choose your resort or hotel and travel dates.
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Step 2
We book
Prepaid booking at a registered resort plus flights.
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Step 3
IMUGA filed
We submit the declaration within 96 hours before arrival.
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Step 4
Arrive
Get your visa on arrival at Velana International Airport.
The fine print
What's included
Included
- IMUGA Traveller Declaration for each traveller
- Document check
- Resort and hotel booking
- Flights and transfers on request
Not included
- Flight tickets, hotel and travel insurance (can be arranged by us on request)
- Final entry decision — this always rests with the immigration officer on arrival
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa in advance for the Maldives?
No. A tourist visa is granted on arrival.
How long can I stay?
Up to 30 days.
What is IMUGA?
The Maldives’ mandatory online Traveller Declaration, filled within 96 hours before arrival.
Do I need a hotel booking?
Yes, a prepaid confirmed booking at a registered tourist facility.
