India-Maldives visa liberalisation due to take effect in March

The agreement was signed during President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s official visit to India in December, which was hailed as the beginning of a new era of diplomatic relations after historically close ties were strained during the pro-China administration of former president Abdulla Yameen.

Thousands of Maldivians travel to India for education and medical treatment every year.

Described as “very liberal visa regime for Maldivian nationals,” the agreement allows for multiple-entry student visas and facilitates a 90-day visa for Maldivians travelling for tourism or business purposes.