Who needs a visa to enter Maldives?

You do not need to apply for a visa before you travel to the Maldives on holiday. All tourists, of all nationalities, can receive a 30 day visa free of charge on arrival in the Maldives.



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Do I Need a Visa for Maldives? No, you do not need a visa for the Maldives if you are travelling for tourism. Nationals of all countries can get a Maldives visa on arrival, free of charge, for stays of up to 30 days. Additionally, Russian and Indian citizens can stay in the Maldives for up to 90 days without a visa.

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The best time to visit the Maldives is between November and April, outside of the monsoon season. We recommend staying during March and April (excluding the Easter holidays when pricing is more expensive) when you will enjoy hot, dry weather and quieter resorts.

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The entry requirements include: a passport with at least 1 month's validity (please note that most airlines require at least 6 months' passport validity from the date of entry); a complete travel itinerary including onward travel from Maldives; and completed Traveller Declaration form.

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Is Maldives part of another country? No, the Republic of Maldives is an independent nation and gained independence in 1965. Historically, Maldives was colonised by the Portuguese, the Dutch, the British but was largely ruled by a sultanate. Now, Maldives has a president which oversees the administration of the country.

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To receive a tourist visa on arrival at Malé International Airport, you will need:
  1. Should posses a valid passport with Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) -(standard ICAO Annex 9, chapter 3.10. ...
  2. A return flight ticket, or a flight ticket to another destination, for departure within 30 days of arrival;


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There are a plethora of adventure activities that you can explore in Maldives such as snorkeling, diving, boating, and paddling, to name a few. Ideally, you only need 4 days in Maldives to see the country in its splendid glory.

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Which countries have the least powerful passports? Afghanistan remains the weakest passport in the world, with visa-free access to just 27 destinations - 165 fewer than Singapore. It is followed by Iraq (29 destinations) and Syria (30 destinations).

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