Visa & Entry Requirements

On Arrival. Passport must have at least one month validity

Best Time to Visit & Weather

Dry Season (Northeast Monsoon) offers 27°C to 30°C conditions.

Budget & Daily Expenses

Estimated daily budget: $400 - $900. Book speedboat transfers in advance to avoid private charter premiums

Curated travel report

If i were booking a flight to maldives today, how would i plan my visa process, and what would my ideal 5-day itinerary look like covering luxury resorts and island hopping?

June 19, 2026

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The query requires expertise in visa documentation, luxury resort curation, and complex multi-island itinerary planning, which these experts specialize in.

Budget Tier

INR 1,50,000 - 4,00,000

Best Time

Nov-Apr

Visa Status

On Arrival

Strategic Insights

Visa & Entry

On Arrival

Passport must have at least one month validity

Top Match

Verified Travel Experts

Geeta Sirpaul

"Transforming Travel Experiences with Decades of Industry Leadership"

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40y Exp.

Best Time

PeakDry Season (Northeast Monsoon)

Temp27°C to 30°C

Packing Essentials

Pack lightweight linen clothing and swimwearApply reef-safe high SPF sunscreenCarry a universal power adapterBring polarized sunglasses for water glare

Budget

CurrencyUSD

Daily Est.$400 - $900

Book speedboat transfers in advance to avoid private charter premiums
Use resort-only credit cards to earn points on dining and excursions
Visit during the shoulder season of May to October for luxury discounts

Safety

Speedboat Transfer Scams

Green Tax Misunderstandings

Overpriced Excursions at Resorts

Transport

Best Route

Fly directly into Velana International Airport (MLE) via major carriers like Emirates or IndiGo.

Utilize speedboats for close islands or seaplanes for luxury resorts located in distant atolls.

Indian Insights

Advantages

Free visa on arrival for up to 90 days for Indian passport holders
Short flight duration from major Indian cities like Mumbai and Delhi
Wide availability of vegetarian and Indian-style seafood options

Caution

High cost of seaplane transfers between luxury resorts
Limited budget connectivity between remote local islands
Higher peak season pricing compared to other Southeast Asian destinations

Common Questions

What are the visa requirements for tourists in Maldives?

Thirty-day free tourist visa issued on arrival for all nationalities.

Which luxury resorts are recommended for a five-day trip?

Soneva Jani, Gili Lankanfushi, and One&Only Reethi Rah.

How can I plan an island hopping itinerary?

Use domestic flights or private speedboats between luxury resort atolls.

Planit Holidays

"Seamless Travel, Thoughtfully Planned."

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15y Exp.

Delhi, India

Specializes in international packages, visas, and thoughtfully planned travel.

Manoj Kumar Varshney

"Expert travel guidance backed by 30+ years of experience"

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34y Exp.

Delhi, India

30+ years experience in visas, hotels, and holiday packages.

If i were booking a flight to maldives today, how would i plan my visa process, and what would my ideal 5-day itinerary look like covering luxury resorts and island hopping?

Strategic Insights

Visa & Entry

Top Match

Geeta Sirpaul

Best Time

Budget

Safety

Transport

Indian Insights

Common Questions

What are the visa requirements for tourists in Maldives?

Which luxury resorts are recommended for a five-day trip?

How can I plan an island hopping itinerary?

Planit Holidays

Manoj Kumar Varshney

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