Maldives ban leaves limited global travel options for Indian tourists

The island nation has been a popular leisure destination for Indian travellers who accounted for 21% of all arrivals between January-May

With Maldives out of bounds, Egypt, Russia and South Africa remain the only popular international travel options for Indian tourists amid the coronavirus pandemic. These countries do not have a quarantine requirement for Indian tourists.
 

On Tuesday, Maldives joined the growing list of countries banning visitors from India due to ongoing second wave of Covid-19 pandemic. The island nation has been a popular leisure destination for Indian travellers who accounted for 21 per cent of all arrivals between January-May.
 

“We are receiving and processing applications for all categories, including leisure tourists. The destination offers opportunities to enjoy a holiday outside