To get that visa after you reach Male, you must produce some of the documents like

• Confirmed tickets to fly from the Maldives when your trip ends.
• A valid passport that should have 6 months expiration from the date of arrival in the Maldives.
• Confirmed hotel reservation and the vouchers that confirm the same. You might have to show the same at the immigration counter.

The Department of Immigration always reserves the right to allow you a stay fewer than 30 days. In case you wish to extend the stay, a written application, 2 days prior to your visa expiry, can be submitted. You may then get new visa approval for the next 60 days or less, as the need may be. The department may reject or approve the application or request for a visa.

Do Indian Citizens need a Visa for Maldives?

If you plan on visiting Maldives for holidays then you do not need a pre-arrival visa. It is just that one should have all the valid travel documents. Such as your passport should be valid for 6 months beyond the date of arrival to the Maldives.

Indians are given a Tourist Visa on arrival at Male airport and it comes with the 30 days limit. It is easy to fall in love with the place which may make push you to stay longer. If so, then it can be extended up to 90 days after approval from the respective authorities. 

Do you know that Indians are an exception to this extension? Thanks to the close strategic, military, economic and cultural relationship. Other than this, it is Bruneians who are allowed for 15 days only.  The best part is that no fee is charged for the visa.

Is there a Visa on Arrival in Maldives for Indian Citizens?

Everyone needs a visa to enter another country but thankfully there are some countries like Maldives which provide visa on arrival. The facility is absolutely free of cost.

The Maldives is one of those liberal countries that attract visitors every year. But it is wise that one should check for the details with the visa office. At times, the rules may change.