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Maldives visas

Maldives tourist visa

Visitors from listed countries can enter without a visa. A free visa on arrival is also listed, but its eligibility rules and stay limit are not given.

Ways to get a Maldives tourist visa

  1. Visa-free entry for 90 days

    No visa needed

    Citizens of Azerbaijan, India, Malaysia, Russia and Sri Lanka with ordinary passports can enter without a visa.

    Stay
    90 days
    1. Prepare the required passport, travel plans, bookings and funds, or a pre-approved sponsorship visa.
    2. Submit the Traveller Declaration electronically through IMUGA within 96 hours (4 days) of your flight time.

  2. Visa-free entry for 3 months

    No visa needed

    Citizens of Pakistan with ordinary passports can enter without a visa.

    Stay
    3 months

    Passports that qualify (1)

    1. Prepare the required passport, travel plans, bookings and funds, or a pre-approved sponsorship visa.
    2. Submit the Traveller Declaration electronically through IMUGA within 96 hours (4 days) of your flight time.

  3. Visa-free entry for 30 days

    No visa needed

    Citizens of Cambodia, China, Guyana, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Morocco and Seychelles with ordinary passports can enter without a visa.

    Stay
    30 days
    1. Prepare the required passport, travel plans, bookings and funds, or a pre-approved sponsorship visa.
    2. Submit the Traveller Declaration electronically through IMUGA within 96 hours (4 days) of your flight time.

  4. Visa-free entry with certain Japanese passports

    No visa needed

    Holders of diplomatic, official or service passports issued by Japan can enter without a visa.

    Passports that qualify (1)

    1. Prepare your qualifying passport and the required entry documents.
    2. Submit the Traveller Declaration electronically through IMUGA within 96 hours (4 days) of your flight time.

  5. Free visa on arrival

    Visa on arrival

    A free visa-on-arrival option is listed, but the eligible nationalities are not specified. Citizens of Israel are refused entry.

    Fee
    Free
    1. Prepare the required passport, travel plans, bookings and funds, or a pre-approved sponsorship visa.
    2. Submit the Traveller Declaration electronically through IMUGA within 96 hours (4 days) of your flight time.

Who needs it

Visitors need an entry option that applies to their nationality and passport.

Who doesn't

Ordinary passport holders from the countries listed below can enter without a visa for the stated period. Japanese diplomatic, official and service passport holders also have a visa exemption.

How to apply

  1. Check which entry option applies to your passport and prepare the required travel documents.
  2. Submit the free Traveller Declaration electronically through the IMUGA portal within 96 hours (4 days) of your flight time.
  3. Travel with the required bookings, tickets and proof that you meet the entry requirements.

What to bring

  • A passport or travel document with a Machine Readable Zone (MRZ), the machine-readable section, and at least 1 month of validity.
  • A complete travel itinerary with confirmed return tickets.
  • A prepaid, confirmed booking at a registered accommodation facility and sufficient funds for the stay, or a pre-approved sponsorship visa from Maldives Immigration.
  • Any visa and passport validity required for the onward destination.
  • A completed online Traveller Declaration.
  • Carte Jaune, a yellow fever vaccination certificate, if applicable.

Good to know

  • Passports with extended validity are not accepted for entry.
  • Citizens of Israel are refused entry and transit until further notice.
  • Children under 1 year old are exempt from the yellow fever vaccination requirement.
  • The Traveller Declaration is free. It is an entry form, not a stated online visa programme.
  • Signed visa exemption agreements that have not taken effect do not provide a current exemption.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for the Maldives?

Visitors need an entry option that applies to their nationality and passport. Ordinary passport holders from the countries listed below can enter without a visa for the stated period. Japanese diplomatic, official and service passport holders also have a visa exemption.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for the Maldives?

There are 5 options: Visa-free entry for 90 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 3 months (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 30 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with certain Japanese passports (no visa at all); Free visa on arrival (a visa at the border).

Who can go to the Maldives without a tourist visa?

Citizens of Azerbaijan, India, Malaysia, Russia and Sri Lanka with ordinary passports can enter without a visa. Citizens of Pakistan with ordinary passports can enter without a visa. Citizens of Cambodia, China, Guyana, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Morocco and Seychelles with ordinary passports can enter without a visa. Holders of diplomatic, official or service passports issued by Japan can enter without a visa.

How long can I stay on a the Maldives tourist visa?

Visa-free stays are 90 days, 3 months or 30 days, depending on nationality.

What documents do I need for a the Maldives tourist visa?

A passport or travel document with a Machine Readable Zone (MRZ), the machine-readable section, and at least 1 month of validity.; A complete travel itinerary with confirmed return tickets.; A prepaid, confirmed booking at a registered accommodation facility and sufficient funds for the stay, or a pre-approved sponsorship visa from Maldives Immigration.; Any visa and passport validity required for the onward destination.; A completed online Traveller Declaration.; Carte Jaune, a yellow fever vaccination certificate, if applicable..

How do I apply for a the Maldives tourist visa?

1. 1. Check which entry option applies to your passport and prepare the required travel documents. 2. 2. Submit the free Traveller Declaration electronically through the IMUGA portal within 96 hours (4 days) of your flight time. 3. 3. Travel with the required bookings, tickets and proof that you meet the entry requirements.

What rules do I have to follow on a the Maldives tourist visa?

Passports with extended validity are not accepted for entry. Citizens of Israel are refused entry and transit until further notice. Children under 1 year old are exempt from the yellow fever vaccination requirement.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for the Maldives?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Maldives visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a tourist visa for the Maldives be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest the Maldives tourist visa rules?

On the Maldives's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

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