Effective from now on, Indians are qualified for free visa admittance to the island country if they are going for business purposes, the Maldives Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated.

Maldives Government has started the method involved with conceding Indian Nationals free visa section for business purposes, for a period not surpassing the without visa time of 90 days. Effective from February 1, Indians are qualified for free visa admittance to the island country if they are going for business purposes, the Maldives Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated.

The new arrangement is as per the Agreement on the Facilitation of Visa Arrangements between the Government of Maldives, and the Government of India marked on December 17, 2018. The Maldives is likewise qualified for the equal plan, and henceforth numerous entries, non-inhabitant, and business visas will be conceded to Maldives and Indian Nationals for 90 days withing a half year.

Maldives Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that any Indian National with an approved business visa is eligible to renew their visa up to 180 days within a calendar year. This is in addition to the visa-free period of 90 days stipulated in the bilateral agreement.