Maldives visa requirements
The rule for your own passport, from Maldives's official immigration page, with the date it was last checked. The same answer for every guide in Maldives: Maldives.
No visa neededup to 30 days
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Mexico, South Africa, Israel, India, United Arab Emirates, China, Russia
Granted on arrival to every nationality, with confirmed accommodation, onward travel and sufficient funds. The Maldives is one of very few countries that requires no advance visa from anyone.
No visa neededup to 30 days
Every other passport
Free 30-day entry is granted to all nationalities on arrival.
How to get it: Nothing to arrange, but everyone must submit the IMUGA traveller declaration within 96 hours before arrival and again before departure.
IMUGA Traveller Declaration — required
When: In the 96 hours before you arrive, and again before you leave.
Have ready: passport, flight number, the name of your resort or guesthouse.
Official form · checked 2026-09-11
Entry rules change often and depend on your passport, your route and the purpose of the trip. Confirm on the official page before booking.
