New Entry Rules for India and Sri Lanka: What Maldivian Travelers Need to Know

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a travel advisory for Maldivian citizens traveling to India and Sri Lanka ahead of new digital entry requirements taking effect in October. India requires an online e-arrival card from 10 October and Sri Lanka an Electronic Travel Authorization from 15 October, neither of which changes existing visa arrangements for Maldivians.

First reported 14 Oct 2025, 17:02

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