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Maldives visa on arrival

A free visa on arrival is listed. Its eligible nationalities and permitted stay are not specified.

Ways to get a Maldives visa on arrival

  1. Free visa on arrival

    Visa on arrival

    Eligible nationalities are not specified. Citizens of Israel are refused entry.

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

Who doesn't

Travellers who qualify for a listed visa exemption can enter without a visa.

How to apply

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

What to bring

  • A passport or travel document with a Machine Readable Zone and at least 1 month of validity.
  • A complete itinerary with confirmed return tickets.
  • A prepaid, confirmed booking at a registered facility and sufficient funds, or a pre-approved sponsorship visa.
  • Documents meeting the onward destination's entry requirements.
  • An online Traveller Declaration.
  • A yellow fever vaccination certificate, if applicable; children under 1 year old are exempt.

Good to know

  • Passports with extended validity are not accepted for entry.
  • Citizens of Israel are refused entry and transit until further notice.
  • Detailed instructions for obtaining the visa at arrival are not given.

Questions

Do I need a visa on arrival for the Maldives?

Travellers who qualify for a listed visa exemption can enter without a visa.

How much does a the Maldives visa on arrival cost?

Free

What documents do I need for a the Maldives visa on arrival?

A passport or travel document with a Machine Readable Zone and at least 1 month of validity.; A complete itinerary with confirmed return tickets.; A prepaid, confirmed booking at a registered facility and sufficient funds, or a pre-approved sponsorship visa.; Documents meeting the onward destination's entry requirements.; An online Traveller Declaration.; A yellow fever vaccination certificate, if applicable; children under 1 year old are exempt..

How do I apply for a the Maldives visa on arrival?

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

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

Passports with extended validity are not accepted for entry. Citizens of Israel are refused entry and transit until further notice.

Does my passport change whether I need a visa on arrival 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 visa on arrival 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 visa on arrival rules?

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

Can I change my visa on arrival once I am in the Maldives?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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