Do Indians need a photo for Maldives?
Indian passport holders going to Maldives normally use Free tourist visa on arrival + IMUGA Traveller Declaration. The official source does not ask for a separate visa photo on that route. Here is what you do need, and when a photo would come into play.
VERIFIED · OFFICIAL SOURCE · 17 OCT 2026
Maldives photo rules at a glance
What the official source says
| Route for Indians | Free tourist visa on arrival + IMUGA Traveller Declaration |
|---|---|
| Printed photo size (mm) | Not stated by the official source |
| Digital size (pixels) | Not stated by the official source |
| File format | Not stated by the official source |
| File size | Not stated by the official source |
| Background | Not stated by the official source |
| Head / face size | Not stated by the official source |
| How recent | Not stated by the official source |
| Glasses | Not stated by the official source |
| Head covering | Not stated by the official source |
| Expression and pose | Not stated by the official source |
| Copies | Not stated by the official source |
Other official rules
- No pre-arrival visa required for tourists
- Traveller Declaration must be submitted via IMUGA (imuga.immigration.gov.mv), free, within 96 hours before travel, for arrival and departure
- Passport valid at least 1 month; onward ticket; funds (USD 100 + USD 50/day) or confirmed resort/hotel booking
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a photo for Maldives?
For the usual route (Free tourist visa on arrival + IMUGA Traveller Declaration), the official source does not ask Indian travellers for a separate passport photo.
Where do these rules come from?
From Maldives Mission (Dhaka) – Entry to Maldives, checked by the Krosz visa desk on 17 Oct 2026. Requirements can change, so the official page always has the final word.
Source and verification
Official source: Maldives Mission (Dhaka) – Entry to Maldives
Also checked: https://2026.mdvmission.gov.mv/jed/articles/maldives-visa-information-21
Checked by the Krosz visa desk on 17 Oct 2026 · confidence: high.
Krosz is a private visa service and is not affiliated with any government. Rules change; the authority's own page always has the final word.
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