Visa information
Maldives
What Mirai can tell you about travelling to Maldives for tourism, and where the official requirements are published.
Do you need a visa?
Visa exemption applies, visa issued on arrival
No pre arranged visa is required for this nationality and purpose under the stored rule. Entry remains subject to the applicable immigration and entry requirements below, and to the decision of the border authority.
The tourist visa in short
- Visa type
- Free tourist visa on arrival, issued to all nationalities
- Entries
- Single per visit
- Validity
- Up to 30 days from arrival
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Processing time
- Immediate, granted on arrival
- Government fee
- 0 USD
What type of visa applies for tourism?
Confirmed on the official Maldives Immigration site and the Maldives foreign ministry consular page.
What documents may be required?
- Machine readable passport valid at least 1 month
- Complete travel itinerary with confirmed return or onward tickets
- Prepaid confirmed booking at a registered accommodation facility
- Sufficient funds for the stay
- Traveller Declaration submitted on IMUGA within 96 hours before arrival
- Yellow fever certificate if arriving from an affected country
The official authority's list is the one that counts. Requirements differ by applicant.
How does the application generally work?
- 01Book confirmed accommodation at a registered property
- 02Submit the Traveller Declaration on IMUGA within 96 hours before arrival
- 03Carry your itinerary, return ticket and booking confirmation
- 04Receive the free 30 day tourist visa at immigration on arrival
Official information
Visa and entry requirements can change and may depend on your nationality, travel purpose, individual circumstances and intended dates. Always verify the latest requirements with the relevant government, embassy, consulate or official visa authority before applying or travelling.