A Maldives resort island with overwater villas, from the air

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Overwater villas and house-reef snorkelling across the North and South Male, Ari and Baa atolls, a short hop from South India.

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The Maldives is organised around Male, its capital and main airport, with resorts spread across some two dozen atolls. North and South Male atolls suit shorter trips because of quick speedboat transfers; Ari and Baa atolls are favoured for diving and manta-ray/whale-shark encounters further from the capital. Most resort islands offer overwater villas with direct steps into the lagoon, snorkelling straight off the deck, and separate excursions to house reefs and channels for turtles and rays.

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Every Indian passport holder is granted a free 30-day visa on arrival, with no advance application or fee. The one mandatory step is the online IMUGA Traveller Declaration, to be completed within 96 hours before arrival, covering passport and flight details, accommodation address and health declarations. The visa on arrival can be extended, with approval, up to a total stay of 90 days. A passport valid at least one month beyond the stay is the legal minimum, though six months' validity is recommended.

Visa for Indians
Free 30-day visa on arrival, no advance application or fee; extendable, with approval, up to 90 days total↗
IMUGA Traveller Declaration
Mandatory online declaration at imuga.immigration.gov.mv, to be completed within 96 hours before arrival↗
Passport validity
Minimum one month beyond intended stay required; six months recommended↗
Best season
November-April dry season for calm seas and clear skies↗

When to go

November to April, the dry season, for calm seas and the best diving/snorkelling visibility.

Getting there

Velana International Airport (Male) is reached from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru and Kochi; the shortest routes are from South India (Kochi around 1.5 hours, Chennai around 3.5 hours); onward transfer to most resorts is by speedboat or seaplane.

What you will see

  • North & South Male Atoll resorts
  • Ari Atoll
  • Baa Atoll
  • House reef snorkelling

Before you go

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