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Tens of thousands of Indians live and work in the Maldives — teachers, doctors, nurses and pharmacists, and staff in resorts and construction — most of them in Malé and Hulhumalé. Almost everything is imported, and Indian clothing, books and food are always in demand.
Yes — you can shop Indian websites from the Maldives even when they will not deliver there. India Rabbit is a package forwarding company that gives you a free Indian delivery address in Kerala. Order to it from Amazon.in, Flipkart, Myntra or any Indian shop, and we receive each parcel, hold it free for 30 days, combine everything into one box and forward it to the Maldives — typically 4 to 6 business days from dispatch. You pay for the international shipment only. From India to the Maldives, a 1 kg parcel starts at ₹3,800 (about MVR 617), and the rate per kilo falls as the box fills: about ₹1,860 (about MVR 302) per kg for a 5 kg box and ₹1,820 (about MVR 295) per kg for 20 kg, on Premium, with GST and payment charges included. We charge in rupees; the MVR figures are approximate, at this week's exchange rate. Forwarding one box to the Maldives runs about ₹3,000–4,500 for 1 kg and ₹8,500–10,500 for 5 kg by direct courier. Ranges worked out 2026-10-31, not quotes, and duty at your end is separate.
What it costs to ship from India to Maldives
For a figure you can act on, price your actual box — weight and destination in, exact cost out. The bands below are the shape of it if you only want a ballpark first.
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Indicative totals for a parcel forwarded from our Kerala warehouse to the Maldives, including our handling, GST and payment charges — not a carrier rate with extras added later. Duty and any import tax charged on arrival is separate, and is set by Maldives customs rather than by us.
Per kilo: From India to the Maldives, a 1 kg parcel starts at ₹3,800 (about MVR 617), and the rate per kilo falls as the box fills: about ₹1,860 (about MVR 302) per kg for a 5 kg box and ₹1,820 (about MVR 295) per kg for 20 kg, on Premium, with GST and payment charges included. We charge in rupees; the MVR figures are approximate, at this week's exchange rate.
| Parcel weight | Premium — direct courier | Economy — consolidated |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kg | ₹3,000–4,500 about MVR 487–730 |
Not on this route |
| 3 kg | ₹6,000–7,500 about MVR 974–1,217 |
Not on this route |
| 5 kg | ₹8,500–10,500 about MVR 1,380–1,704 |
Not on this route |
| 10 kg | ₹19,000–22,500 about MVR 3,084–3,652 |
Not on this route |
| 20 kg | ₹33,000–39,500 about MVR 5,357–6,412 |
Not on this route |
These are ranges, not quotes. What you actually pay depends on the finished weight and size of your box after we repack it, which is usually less than the sum of the parcels that arrived. Worked out 2026-10-31.
Why one box beats five parcels
International shipping is charged on the greater of actual and volumetric weight, and every parcel carries that cost separately. Five 1 kg parcels to the Maldives are priced as five shipments; repacked into one 4 kg box — packaging stripped, which is where the fifth kilo goes — they are priced as one. That is the difference between the 1 kg row above multiplied by five and the 5 kg row on its own.
Premium or Economy to the Maldives?
Premium is a direct courier with end-to-end tracking and priority customs handling. Economy is consolidated and takes a few days longer for a lower price. Typical transit to the Maldives is 4 to 6 business days from dispatch; Economy sits at the longer end of that. Both are tracked. More on choosing Premium or Economy and on how long shipping from India takes.
Shop from India to the Maldives — what people actually buy
The Maldives runs 230V and accepts British and several other plug types, so Indian appliances may need an adapter. Do not send idols or other religious images — they are prohibited imports.
- Clothing for festivals and functions
- Books and study material
- Spices and packaged vegetarian food
- Personal-care products
Personal goods are duty-exempt up to MVR 10,000 per shipment. Pork, alcohol, religious idols and vapes are prohibited or restricted, and medicines need a prescription.
We deliver door to door across Maldives, including Malé, Hulhumalé and Addu City.
Customs and restrictions
Personal-use goods are duty-exempt up to MVR 10,000 FOB per shipment; each tracking number counts separately. Nicotine products, energy drinks and single-use plastics are excluded. Whether GST (8%) is collected at the border on personal parcels is not clearly published — do not assume a tax-free landing above the exemption.
Not accepted
- Religious idols for worship and material offensive to Islam
- Pork and live pigs (permit only, in practice resorts)
- Vapes and e-cigarettes — import banned since November 2024
- Pornography including sex toys
- Narcotics; dogs
Allowed with conditions
- Alcohol — permit, in practice resorts only
- Medicines — prescription; up to six months' supply with a prescription is duty-exempt
- Food — overseen by the Maldives Food and Drug Authority
- Communication devices over 100 mW — Communications Authority approval
- Live plants and animals — phytosanitary or sanitary certificates
Import duty and local taxes are decided by the Maldives customs and collected by the carrier on delivery. They are never part of our shipping quote.
Selling from India rather than buying? Shipping orders to Maldives for Indian sellers covers this lane from the other side — transit, what the Maldives will not admit, and how duty falls.
What to buy from India, by the box
The things people in Maldives most often send to their Indian address — what to look for, what it weighs and which shops actually carry it.
- Kasavu Sarees
- Malayalam Books
- Ayurvedic Products
- Indian Ethnic Wear
- Pooja Items
- Set Mundu
- Kerala Handloom
- Kerala Wedding Sarees
- Kerala Half Sarees
- Kurtas and Kurtis
- Lehengas
- Indian Wedding Invitations
- Indian Jewellery
- Readymade Saree Blouses
- Banarasi Sarees
- Kanchipuram (Kanjeevaram) Sarees
- Anarkali Suits
- Sherwanis
- Chikankari
- Bandhani
- Paithani Sarees
- Mysore Silk Sarees
- Jamdani Sarees
- Phulkari
- Indian Books
- Block-Print Fabric
- Pochampally Saree
- Patola Saree
- Sambalpuri Saree
- Chanderi Saree
- Kashmiri Pashmina Shawl
- Chaniya Choli
- Kerala Snacks
- Indian Spices
- Nilavilakku and Brass Lamps
- NCERT and School Books
- Sarees
- Indian Sweets
- Indian Pickles
- Indian Tea
- Salwar Kameez
- Bangles
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Shipping from India to Maldives — questions
Is there a package forwarding company that gives me an Indian address and ships to the Maldives?
Yes. India Rabbit is a package forwarding company that gives you a free Indian address at its warehouse in Kerala, with your own suite code. You shop Indian websites to it, and it combines your parcels into one box and ships them to the Maldives, typically 4 to 6 business days after dispatch.
Can I get Indian products delivered to the Maldives when the shop only ships within India?
Yes. Order to your India Rabbit address as an ordinary customer in India. We receive the parcel at our warehouse in Kerala, hold it free for 30 days while your other orders arrive, and forward everything to the Maldives in one box.
How do I shop from India and ship to the Maldives?
Sign up free and you get an Indian delivery address in Kerala with your own suite code. Use it as the shipping address at checkout on Amazon.in, Flipkart, Myntra, Nykaa, Ajio and most other Indian stores. When your parcels reach us we let you know, and you choose when to have them forwarded to the Maldives.
How much does it cost to send a parcel from India to the Maldives per kg?
From India to the Maldives, a 1 kg parcel starts at ₹3,800 (about MVR 617), and the rate per kilo falls as the box fills: about ₹1,860 (about MVR 302) per kg for a 5 kg box and ₹1,820 (about MVR 295) per kg for 20 kg, on Premium, with GST and payment charges included. We charge in rupees; the MVR figures are approximate, at this week's exchange rate. Forwarding one box to the Maldives runs about ₹3,000–4,500 for 1 kg and ₹8,500–10,500 for 5 kg by direct courier. Ranges worked out 2026-10-31, not quotes, and duty at your end is separate. What you pay depends on the finished weight and size after we repack your parcels into one; the table on this page shows indicative totals by parcel weight for Premium and Economy, with our handling, GST and payment charges included. The calculator gives the exact figure for your box.
Can I send a courier from India to the Maldives with India Rabbit?
Yes. Order from Indian shops to your India Rabbit address, or have family in India send things there by any domestic courier. We receive and photograph every parcel, combine everything into one box and ship it to the Maldives with tracking, typically 4 to 6 business days after dispatch.
What is the cheapest way to ship from India to the Maldives?
Order everything to your Indian address first and have it forwarded as one box. International shipping is charged per shipment on the greater of actual and volumetric weight, so five parcels sent separately cost far more than the same goods repacked together. Where we run an Economy lane to the Maldives, it is cheaper again than direct courier in exchange for a few more days in transit.
How long does delivery to the Maldives take?
Typically 4 to 6 business days from the day your consolidated shipment leaves our warehouse, plus customs clearance at your end. Time in storage before you request shipping does not count towards that.
How much can I save by combining parcels?
International shipping is priced on weight and size, so five separate parcels cost far more than one. We repack everything into a single box and strip unnecessary packaging to cut volumetric weight. The saving scales with how bulky the original packaging was — up to 80% on bulky retail boxes, considerably less on small dense items.
Will I pay customs duty in the Maldives?
Personal-use goods are duty-exempt up to MVR 10,000 FOB per shipment; each tracking number counts separately. Nicotine products, energy drinks and single-use plastics are excluded. Whether GST (8%) is collected at the border on personal parcels is not clearly published — do not assume a tax-free landing above the exemption. Duty is charged by the customs authority in the Maldives, not by India Rabbit.
What can I not forward to the Maldives?
Prohibited for Maldives: Religious idols for worship and material offensive to Islam; Pork and live pigs (permit only, in practice resorts); Vapes and e-cigarettes — import banned since November 2024; Pornography including sex toys; Narcotics; dogs; Cash, currency, cheques, bullion, and loose precious stones. Check before you order.
How long will you hold my parcels?
30 days free from the day each parcel arrives, which is enough to finish a sale-season order and send it all together. Storage can be extended for a fee if you need longer.
Do I need an Indian card or phone number?
For most stores your own card works fine. Where a store insists on an Indian payment method, message us on WhatsApp before ordering and we will tell you what is possible.
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