Entry Restrictions in the Maldives

A tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to the Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to the Maldives as a tourist does not require pre-approval for the visa. However, the person must satisfy the basic entry requirements to get immigration clearance upon arrival.

The basic entry requirements are as follows:

• A passport or a travel document with Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) with at least 1 months validity; and

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation for the entire stay; and

• Sufficient funds to last for the intended period of stay in Maldives; and

• Confirmed onward/return tickets to home country or to country of residence (not applicable for valid resident permit holders); and

• Entry facilities to their onward destinations; for example, the visa.

Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travellers travelling to and from Maldives, at most 48 hours before arrival. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable.

Passengers travelling as tourists must have a hotel reservation confirmation for the entire stay in a registered tourist facility.

The maximum number of days granted on arrival would be 30 days, unless agreed by any bilateral means or treaty. This period of stay is not for the visitor to claim, but lies at the discretion of the Maldives Immigration to grant any number of days less than or equal to 30.

The period of stay granted is shown on the endorsement in the passport. Visitors are advised to check their passport for the arrival endorsement and take note of the number of days granted to stay in Maldives. Once arrived as a tourist, the visitor is not permitted to engage in any form of business, occupation, profession or paid employment while in Maldives.

Categories like; social visitors, friends, family visitors or media and business visitors, who are not considered as genuine tourists, are highly advised to declare sponsorship prior to their arrivals (if applicable), in order to facilitate the flow of passage. And must undergo an additional PCR test between the third and fifth day from entry; non-tourist entrants above 12 years old who have not completed vaccination at least two weeks prior to arrival must also quarantine for 14 days, and undergo another PCR test at the end of quarantine.

All travellers are also reminded that it is a punishable offence to overstay in Maldives beyond the number of days given.

Updated on June 28th, 2022

Australia - Maldives Trip Specific Restrictions

No country specific restrictions needed anymore. For most of traveler and destination countries, entry restrictions are the same. Please check your traveler or destination country for more details.

Entry Restrictions in the Maldives

A tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to the Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to the Maldives as a tourist does not require pre-approval for the visa. However, the person must satisfy the basic entry requirements to get immigration clearance upon arrival.

The basic entry requirements are as follows:

• A passport or a travel document with Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) with at least 1 months validity; and

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation for the entire stay; and

• Sufficient funds to last for the intended period of stay in Maldives; and

• Confirmed onward/return tickets to home country or to country of residence (not applicable for valid resident permit holders); and

• Entry facilities to their onward destinations; for example, the visa.

Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travellers travelling to and from Maldives, at most 48 hours before arrival. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable.

Passengers travelling as tourists must have a hotel reservation confirmation for the entire stay in a registered tourist facility.

The maximum number of days granted on arrival would be 30 days, unless agreed by any bilateral means or treaty. This period of stay is not for the visitor to claim, but lies at the discretion of the Maldives Immigration to grant any number of days less than or equal to 30.

The period of stay granted is shown on the endorsement in the passport. Visitors are advised to check their passport for the arrival endorsement and take note of the number of days granted to stay in Maldives. Once arrived as a tourist, the visitor is not permitted to engage in any form of business, occupation, profession or paid employment while in Maldives.

Categories like; social visitors, friends, family visitors or media and business visitors, who are not considered as genuine tourists, are highly advised to declare sponsorship prior to their arrivals (if applicable), in order to facilitate the flow of passage. And must undergo an additional PCR test between the third and fifth day from entry; non-tourist entrants above 12 years old who have not completed vaccination at least two weeks prior to arrival must also quarantine for 14 days, and undergo another PCR test at the end of quarantine.

All travellers are also reminded that it is a punishable offence to overstay in Maldives beyond the number of days given.

Updated on June 28th, 2022

Switzerland - Maldives Trip Specific Restrictions

No country specific restrictions needed anymore. For most of traveler and destination countries, entry restrictions are the same. Please check your traveler or destination country for more details.

Entry Restrictions in the Maldives

A tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to the Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to the Maldives as a tourist does not require pre-approval for the visa. However, the person must satisfy the basic entry requirements to get immigration clearance upon arrival.

The basic entry requirements are as follows:

• A passport or a travel document with Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) with at least 1 months validity; and

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation for the entire stay; and

• Sufficient funds to last for the intended period of stay in Maldives; and

• Confirmed onward/return tickets to home country or to country of residence (not applicable for valid resident permit holders); and

• Entry facilities to their onward destinations; for example, the visa.

Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travellers travelling to and from Maldives, at most 48 hours before arrival. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable.

Passengers travelling as tourists must have a hotel reservation confirmation for the entire stay in a registered tourist facility.

The maximum number of days granted on arrival would be 30 days, unless agreed by any bilateral means or treaty. This period of stay is not for the visitor to claim, but lies at the discretion of the Maldives Immigration to grant any number of days less than or equal to 30.

The period of stay granted is shown on the endorsement in the passport. Visitors are advised to check their passport for the arrival endorsement and take note of the number of days granted to stay in Maldives. Once arrived as a tourist, the visitor is not permitted to engage in any form of business, occupation, profession or paid employment while in Maldives.

Categories like; social visitors, friends, family visitors or media and business visitors, who are not considered as genuine tourists, are highly advised to declare sponsorship prior to their arrivals (if applicable), in order to facilitate the flow of passage. And must undergo an additional PCR test between the third and fifth day from entry; non-tourist entrants above 12 years old who have not completed vaccination at least two weeks prior to arrival must also quarantine for 14 days, and undergo another PCR test at the end of quarantine.

All travellers are also reminded that it is a punishable offence to overstay in Maldives beyond the number of days given.

Updated on June 28th, 2022

Austria - Maldives Trip Specific Restrictions

No country specific restrictions needed anymore. For most of traveler and destination countries, entry restrictions are the same. Please check your traveler or destination country for more details.

Entry Restrictions in the Maldives

A tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to the Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to the Maldives as a tourist does not require pre-approval for the visa. However, the person must satisfy the basic entry requirements to get immigration clearance upon arrival.

The basic entry requirements are as follows:

• A passport or a travel document with Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) with at least 1 months validity; and

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation for the entire stay; and

• Sufficient funds to last for the intended period of stay in Maldives; and

• Confirmed onward/return tickets to home country or to country of residence (not applicable for valid resident permit holders); and

• Entry facilities to their onward destinations; for example, the visa.

Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travellers travelling to and from Maldives, at most 48 hours before arrival. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable.

Passengers travelling as tourists must have a hotel reservation confirmation for the entire stay in a registered tourist facility.

The maximum number of days granted on arrival would be 30 days, unless agreed by any bilateral means or treaty. This period of stay is not for the visitor to claim, but lies at the discretion of the Maldives Immigration to grant any number of days less than or equal to 30.

The period of stay granted is shown on the endorsement in the passport. Visitors are advised to check their passport for the arrival endorsement and take note of the number of days granted to stay in Maldives. Once arrived as a tourist, the visitor is not permitted to engage in any form of business, occupation, profession or paid employment while in Maldives.

Categories like; social visitors, friends, family visitors or media and business visitors, who are not considered as genuine tourists, are highly advised to declare sponsorship prior to their arrivals (if applicable), in order to facilitate the flow of passage. And must undergo an additional PCR test between the third and fifth day from entry; non-tourist entrants above 12 years old who have not completed vaccination at least two weeks prior to arrival must also quarantine for 14 days, and undergo another PCR test at the end of quarantine.

All travellers are also reminded that it is a punishable offence to overstay in Maldives beyond the number of days given.

Updated on June 28th, 2022

France - Maldives Trip Specific Restrictions

• No quarantine required when entering The Maldives.
• Passengers returning home will have to quarantine for 10 days.
• Vaccinated passengers do not need to quarantine.

Entry Restrictions in the Maldives

A tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to the Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to the Maldives as a tourist does not require pre-approval for the visa. However, the person must satisfy the basic entry requirements to get immigration clearance upon arrival.

The basic entry requirements are as follows:

• A passport or a travel document with Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) with at least 1 months validity; and

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation for the entire stay; and

• Sufficient funds to last for the intended period of stay in Maldives; and

• Confirmed onward/return tickets to home country or to country of residence (not applicable for valid resident permit holders); and

• Entry facilities to their onward destinations; for example, the visa.

Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travellers travelling to and from Maldives, at most 48 hours before arrival. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable.

Passengers travelling as tourists must have a hotel reservation confirmation for the entire stay in a registered tourist facility.

The maximum number of days granted on arrival would be 30 days, unless agreed by any bilateral means or treaty. This period of stay is not for the visitor to claim, but lies at the discretion of the Maldives Immigration to grant any number of days less than or equal to 30.

The period of stay granted is shown on the endorsement in the passport. Visitors are advised to check their passport for the arrival endorsement and take note of the number of days granted to stay in Maldives. Once arrived as a tourist, the visitor is not permitted to engage in any form of business, occupation, profession or paid employment while in Maldives.

Categories like; social visitors, friends, family visitors or media and business visitors, who are not considered as genuine tourists, are highly advised to declare sponsorship prior to their arrivals (if applicable), in order to facilitate the flow of passage. And must undergo an additional PCR test between the third and fifth day from entry; non-tourist entrants above 12 years old who have not completed vaccination at least two weeks prior to arrival must also quarantine for 14 days, and undergo another PCR test at the end of quarantine.

All travellers are also reminded that it is a punishable offence to overstay in Maldives beyond the number of days given.

Updated on June 28th, 2022

Brazil - Maldives Trip Specific Restrictions

No country specific restrictions needed anymore. For most of traveler and destination countries, entry restrictions are the same. Please check your traveler or destination country for more details.

Entry Restrictions in the Maldives

A tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to the Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to the Maldives as a tourist does not require pre-approval for the visa. However, the person must satisfy the basic entry requirements to get immigration clearance upon arrival.

The basic entry requirements are as follows:

• A passport or a travel document with Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) with at least 1 months validity; and

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation for the entire stay; and

• Sufficient funds to last for the intended period of stay in Maldives; and

• Confirmed onward/return tickets to home country or to country of residence (not applicable for valid resident permit holders); and

• Entry facilities to their onward destinations; for example, the visa.

Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travellers travelling to and from Maldives, at most 48 hours before arrival. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable.

Passengers travelling as tourists must have a hotel reservation confirmation for the entire stay in a registered tourist facility.

The maximum number of days granted on arrival would be 30 days, unless agreed by any bilateral means or treaty. This period of stay is not for the visitor to claim, but lies at the discretion of the Maldives Immigration to grant any number of days less than or equal to 30.

The period of stay granted is shown on the endorsement in the passport. Visitors are advised to check their passport for the arrival endorsement and take note of the number of days granted to stay in Maldives. Once arrived as a tourist, the visitor is not permitted to engage in any form of business, occupation, profession or paid employment while in Maldives.

Categories like; social visitors, friends, family visitors or media and business visitors, who are not considered as genuine tourists, are highly advised to declare sponsorship prior to their arrivals (if applicable), in order to facilitate the flow of passage. And must undergo an additional PCR test between the third and fifth day from entry; non-tourist entrants above 12 years old who have not completed vaccination at least two weeks prior to arrival must also quarantine for 14 days, and undergo another PCR test at the end of quarantine.

All travellers are also reminded that it is a punishable offence to overstay in Maldives beyond the number of days given.

Updated on June 28th, 2022

Portugal - Maldives Trip Specific Restrictions

No country specific restrictions needed anymore. For most of traveler and destination countries, entry restrictions are the same. Please check your traveler or destination country for more details.

Entry Restrictions in the Maldives

A tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to the Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to the Maldives as a tourist does not require pre-approval for the visa. However, the person must satisfy the basic entry requirements to get immigration clearance upon arrival.

The basic entry requirements are as follows:

• A passport or a travel document with Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) with at least 1 months validity; and

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation for the entire stay; and

• Sufficient funds to last for the intended period of stay in Maldives; and

• Confirmed onward/return tickets to home country or to country of residence (not applicable for valid resident permit holders); and

• Entry facilities to their onward destinations; for example, the visa.

Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travellers travelling to and from Maldives, at most 48 hours before arrival. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable.

Passengers travelling as tourists must have a hotel reservation confirmation for the entire stay in a registered tourist facility.

The maximum number of days granted on arrival would be 30 days, unless agreed by any bilateral means or treaty. This period of stay is not for the visitor to claim, but lies at the discretion of the Maldives Immigration to grant any number of days less than or equal to 30.

The period of stay granted is shown on the endorsement in the passport. Visitors are advised to check their passport for the arrival endorsement and take note of the number of days granted to stay in Maldives. Once arrived as a tourist, the visitor is not permitted to engage in any form of business, occupation, profession or paid employment while in Maldives.

Categories like; social visitors, friends, family visitors or media and business visitors, who are not considered as genuine tourists, are highly advised to declare sponsorship prior to their arrivals (if applicable), in order to facilitate the flow of passage. And must undergo an additional PCR test between the third and fifth day from entry; non-tourist entrants above 12 years old who have not completed vaccination at least two weeks prior to arrival must also quarantine for 14 days, and undergo another PCR test at the end of quarantine.

All travellers are also reminded that it is a punishable offence to overstay in Maldives beyond the number of days given.

Updated on June 28th, 2022

UAE - Maldives Trip Specific Restrictions

No country specific restrictions needed anymore. For most of traveler and destination countries, entry restrictions are the same. Please check your traveler or destination country for more details.

Entry Restrictions in the Maldives

A tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to the Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to the Maldives as a tourist does not require pre-approval for the visa. However, the person must satisfy the basic entry requirements to get immigration clearance upon arrival.

The basic entry requirements are as follows:

• A passport or a travel document with Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) with at least 1 months validity; and

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation for the entire stay; and

• Sufficient funds to last for the intended period of stay in Maldives; and

• Confirmed onward/return tickets to home country or to country of residence (not applicable for valid resident permit holders); and

• Entry facilities to their onward destinations; for example, the visa.

Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travellers travelling to and from Maldives, at most 48 hours before arrival. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable.

Passengers travelling as tourists must have a hotel reservation confirmation for the entire stay in a registered tourist facility.

The maximum number of days granted on arrival would be 30 days, unless agreed by any bilateral means or treaty. This period of stay is not for the visitor to claim, but lies at the discretion of the Maldives Immigration to grant any number of days less than or equal to 30.

The period of stay granted is shown on the endorsement in the passport. Visitors are advised to check their passport for the arrival endorsement and take note of the number of days granted to stay in Maldives. Once arrived as a tourist, the visitor is not permitted to engage in any form of business, occupation, profession or paid employment while in Maldives.

Categories like; social visitors, friends, family visitors or media and business visitors, who are not considered as genuine tourists, are highly advised to declare sponsorship prior to their arrivals (if applicable), in order to facilitate the flow of passage. And must undergo an additional PCR test between the third and fifth day from entry; non-tourist entrants above 12 years old who have not completed vaccination at least two weeks prior to arrival must also quarantine for 14 days, and undergo another PCR test at the end of quarantine.

All travellers are also reminded that it is a punishable offence to overstay in Maldives beyond the number of days given.

Updated on June 28th, 2022

Finland - Maldives Trip Specific Restrictions

No country specific restrictions needed anymore. For most of traveler and destination countries, entry restrictions are the same. Please check your traveler or destination country for more details.

Entry Restrictions in the Maldives

A tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to the Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to the Maldives as a tourist does not require pre-approval for the visa. However, the person must satisfy the basic entry requirements to get immigration clearance upon arrival.

The basic entry requirements are as follows:

• A passport or a travel document with Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) with at least 1 months validity; and

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation for the entire stay; and

• Sufficient funds to last for the intended period of stay in Maldives; and

• Confirmed onward/return tickets to home country or to country of residence (not applicable for valid resident permit holders); and

• Entry facilities to their onward destinations; for example, the visa.

Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travellers travelling to and from Maldives, at most 48 hours before arrival. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable.

Passengers travelling as tourists must have a hotel reservation confirmation for the entire stay in a registered tourist facility.

The maximum number of days granted on arrival would be 30 days, unless agreed by any bilateral means or treaty. This period of stay is not for the visitor to claim, but lies at the discretion of the Maldives Immigration to grant any number of days less than or equal to 30.

The period of stay granted is shown on the endorsement in the passport. Visitors are advised to check their passport for the arrival endorsement and take note of the number of days granted to stay in Maldives. Once arrived as a tourist, the visitor is not permitted to engage in any form of business, occupation, profession or paid employment while in Maldives.

Categories like; social visitors, friends, family visitors or media and business visitors, who are not considered as genuine tourists, are highly advised to declare sponsorship prior to their arrivals (if applicable), in order to facilitate the flow of passage. And must undergo an additional PCR test between the third and fifth day from entry; non-tourist entrants above 12 years old who have not completed vaccination at least two weeks prior to arrival must also quarantine for 14 days, and undergo another PCR test at the end of quarantine.

All travellers are also reminded that it is a punishable offence to overstay in Maldives beyond the number of days given.

Updated on June 28th, 2022

Spain - Maldives Trip Specific Restrictions

No country specific restrictions needed anymore. For most of traveler and destination countries, entry restrictions are the same. Please check your traveler or destination country for more details.

Entry Restrictions in the Maldives

A tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to the Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to the Maldives as a tourist does not require pre-approval for the visa. However, the person must satisfy the basic entry requirements to get immigration clearance upon arrival.

The basic entry requirements are as follows:

• A passport or a travel document with Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) with at least 1 months validity; and

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation for the entire stay; and

• Sufficient funds to last for the intended period of stay in Maldives; and

• Confirmed onward/return tickets to home country or to country of residence (not applicable for valid resident permit holders); and

• Entry facilities to their onward destinations; for example, the visa.

Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travellers travelling to and from Maldives, at most 48 hours before arrival. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable.

Passengers travelling as tourists must have a hotel reservation confirmation for the entire stay in a registered tourist facility.

The maximum number of days granted on arrival would be 30 days, unless agreed by any bilateral means or treaty. This period of stay is not for the visitor to claim, but lies at the discretion of the Maldives Immigration to grant any number of days less than or equal to 30.

The period of stay granted is shown on the endorsement in the passport. Visitors are advised to check their passport for the arrival endorsement and take note of the number of days granted to stay in Maldives. Once arrived as a tourist, the visitor is not permitted to engage in any form of business, occupation, profession or paid employment while in Maldives.

Categories like; social visitors, friends, family visitors or media and business visitors, who are not considered as genuine tourists, are highly advised to declare sponsorship prior to their arrivals (if applicable), in order to facilitate the flow of passage. And must undergo an additional PCR test between the third and fifth day from entry; non-tourist entrants above 12 years old who have not completed vaccination at least two weeks prior to arrival must also quarantine for 14 days, and undergo another PCR test at the end of quarantine.

All travellers are also reminded that it is a punishable offence to overstay in Maldives beyond the number of days given.

Updated on June 28th, 2022

Italy - Maldives Trip Specific Restrictions

No country specific restrictions needed anymore. For most of traveler and destination countries, entry restrictions are the same. Please check your traveler or destination country for more details.

Entry Restrictions in the Maldives

A tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to the Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to the Maldives as a tourist does not require pre-approval for the visa. However, the person must satisfy the basic entry requirements to get immigration clearance upon arrival.

The basic entry requirements are as follows:

• A passport or a travel document with Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) with at least 1 months validity; and

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation for the entire stay; and

• Sufficient funds to last for the intended period of stay in Maldives; and

• Confirmed onward/return tickets to home country or to country of residence (not applicable for valid resident permit holders); and

• Entry facilities to their onward destinations; for example, the visa.

Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travellers travelling to and from Maldives, at most 48 hours before arrival. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable.

Passengers travelling as tourists must have a hotel reservation confirmation for the entire stay in a registered tourist facility.

The maximum number of days granted on arrival would be 30 days, unless agreed by any bilateral means or treaty. This period of stay is not for the visitor to claim, but lies at the discretion of the Maldives Immigration to grant any number of days less than or equal to 30.

The period of stay granted is shown on the endorsement in the passport. Visitors are advised to check their passport for the arrival endorsement and take note of the number of days granted to stay in Maldives. Once arrived as a tourist, the visitor is not permitted to engage in any form of business, occupation, profession or paid employment while in Maldives.

Categories like; social visitors, friends, family visitors or media and business visitors, who are not considered as genuine tourists, are highly advised to declare sponsorship prior to their arrivals (if applicable), in order to facilitate the flow of passage. And must undergo an additional PCR test between the third and fifth day from entry; non-tourist entrants above 12 years old who have not completed vaccination at least two weeks prior to arrival must also quarantine for 14 days, and undergo another PCR test at the end of quarantine.

All travellers are also reminded that it is a punishable offence to overstay in Maldives beyond the number of days given.

Updated on June 28th, 2022

Netherlands - Maldives Trip Specific Restrictions

No country specific restrictions needed anymore. For most of traveler and destination countries, entry restrictions are the same. Please check your traveler or destination country for more details.

Entry Restrictions in the Maldives

A tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to the Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to the Maldives as a tourist does not require pre-approval for the visa. However, the person must satisfy the basic entry requirements to get immigration clearance upon arrival.

The basic entry requirements are as follows:

• A passport or a travel document with Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) with at least 1 months validity; and

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation for the entire stay; and

• Sufficient funds to last for the intended period of stay in Maldives; and

• Confirmed onward/return tickets to home country or to country of residence (not applicable for valid resident permit holders); and

• Entry facilities to their onward destinations; for example, the visa.

Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travellers travelling to and from Maldives, at most 48 hours before arrival. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable.

Passengers travelling as tourists must have a hotel reservation confirmation for the entire stay in a registered tourist facility.

The maximum number of days granted on arrival would be 30 days, unless agreed by any bilateral means or treaty. This period of stay is not for the visitor to claim, but lies at the discretion of the Maldives Immigration to grant any number of days less than or equal to 30.

The period of stay granted is shown on the endorsement in the passport. Visitors are advised to check their passport for the arrival endorsement and take note of the number of days granted to stay in Maldives. Once arrived as a tourist, the visitor is not permitted to engage in any form of business, occupation, profession or paid employment while in Maldives.

Categories like; social visitors, friends, family visitors or media and business visitors, who are not considered as genuine tourists, are highly advised to declare sponsorship prior to their arrivals (if applicable), in order to facilitate the flow of passage. And must undergo an additional PCR test between the third and fifth day from entry; non-tourist entrants above 12 years old who have not completed vaccination at least two weeks prior to arrival must also quarantine for 14 days, and undergo another PCR test at the end of quarantine.

All travellers are also reminded that it is a punishable offence to overstay in Maldives beyond the number of days given.

Updated on June 28th, 2022

Norway - Maldives Trip Specific Restrictions

No country specific restrictions needed anymore. For most of traveler and destination countries, entry restrictions are the same. Please check your traveler or destination country for more details.

Entry Restrictions in the Maldives

A tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to the Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to the Maldives as a tourist does not require pre-approval for the visa. However, the person must satisfy the basic entry requirements to get immigration clearance upon arrival.

The basic entry requirements are as follows:

• A passport or a travel document with Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) with at least 1 months validity; and

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation for the entire stay; and

• Sufficient funds to last for the intended period of stay in Maldives; and

• Confirmed onward/return tickets to home country or to country of residence (not applicable for valid resident permit holders); and

• Entry facilities to their onward destinations; for example, the visa.

Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travellers travelling to and from Maldives, at most 48 hours before arrival. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable.

Passengers travelling as tourists must have a hotel reservation confirmation for the entire stay in a registered tourist facility.

The maximum number of days granted on arrival would be 30 days, unless agreed by any bilateral means or treaty. This period of stay is not for the visitor to claim, but lies at the discretion of the Maldives Immigration to grant any number of days less than or equal to 30.

The period of stay granted is shown on the endorsement in the passport. Visitors are advised to check their passport for the arrival endorsement and take note of the number of days granted to stay in Maldives. Once arrived as a tourist, the visitor is not permitted to engage in any form of business, occupation, profession or paid employment while in Maldives.

Categories like; social visitors, friends, family visitors or media and business visitors, who are not considered as genuine tourists, are highly advised to declare sponsorship prior to their arrivals (if applicable), in order to facilitate the flow of passage. And must undergo an additional PCR test between the third and fifth day from entry; non-tourist entrants above 12 years old who have not completed vaccination at least two weeks prior to arrival must also quarantine for 14 days, and undergo another PCR test at the end of quarantine.

All travellers are also reminded that it is a punishable offence to overstay in Maldives beyond the number of days given.

Updated on June 28th, 2022

Sweden - Maldives Trip Specific Restrictions

No country specific restrictions needed anymore. For most of traveler and destination countries, entry restrictions are the same. Please check your traveler or destination country for more details.

Entry Restrictions in the Maldives

A tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to the Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to the Maldives as a tourist does not require pre-approval for the visa. However, the person must satisfy the basic entry requirements to get immigration clearance upon arrival.

The basic entry requirements are as follows:

• A passport or a travel document with Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) with at least 1 months validity; and

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation for the entire stay; and

• Sufficient funds to last for the intended period of stay in Maldives; and

• Confirmed onward/return tickets to home country or to country of residence (not applicable for valid resident permit holders); and

• Entry facilities to their onward destinations; for example, the visa.

Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travellers travelling to and from Maldives, at most 48 hours before arrival. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable.

Passengers travelling as tourists must have a hotel reservation confirmation for the entire stay in a registered tourist facility.

The maximum number of days granted on arrival would be 30 days, unless agreed by any bilateral means or treaty. This period of stay is not for the visitor to claim, but lies at the discretion of the Maldives Immigration to grant any number of days less than or equal to 30.

The period of stay granted is shown on the endorsement in the passport. Visitors are advised to check their passport for the arrival endorsement and take note of the number of days granted to stay in Maldives. Once arrived as a tourist, the visitor is not permitted to engage in any form of business, occupation, profession or paid employment while in Maldives.

Categories like; social visitors, friends, family visitors or media and business visitors, who are not considered as genuine tourists, are highly advised to declare sponsorship prior to their arrivals (if applicable), in order to facilitate the flow of passage. And must undergo an additional PCR test between the third and fifth day from entry; non-tourist entrants above 12 years old who have not completed vaccination at least two weeks prior to arrival must also quarantine for 14 days, and undergo another PCR test at the end of quarantine.

All travellers are also reminded that it is a punishable offence to overstay in Maldives beyond the number of days given.

Updated on June 28th, 2022

Denmark - Maldives Trip Specific Restrictions

No country specific restrictions needed anymore. For most of traveler and destination countries, entry restrictions are the same. Please check your traveler or destination country for more details.

Entry Restrictions in the Maldives

A tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to the Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to the Maldives as a tourist does not require pre-approval for the visa. However, the person must satisfy the basic entry requirements to get immigration clearance upon arrival.

The basic entry requirements are as follows:

• A passport or a travel document with Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) with at least 1 months validity; and

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation for the entire stay; and

• Sufficient funds to last for the intended period of stay in Maldives; and

• Confirmed onward/return tickets to home country or to country of residence (not applicable for valid resident permit holders); and

• Entry facilities to their onward destinations; for example, the visa.

Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travellers travelling to and from Maldives, at most 48 hours before arrival. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable.

Passengers travelling as tourists must have a hotel reservation confirmation for the entire stay in a registered tourist facility.

The maximum number of days granted on arrival would be 30 days, unless agreed by any bilateral means or treaty. This period of stay is not for the visitor to claim, but lies at the discretion of the Maldives Immigration to grant any number of days less than or equal to 30.

The period of stay granted is shown on the endorsement in the passport. Visitors are advised to check their passport for the arrival endorsement and take note of the number of days granted to stay in Maldives. Once arrived as a tourist, the visitor is not permitted to engage in any form of business, occupation, profession or paid employment while in Maldives.

Categories like; social visitors, friends, family visitors or media and business visitors, who are not considered as genuine tourists, are highly advised to declare sponsorship prior to their arrivals (if applicable), in order to facilitate the flow of passage. And must undergo an additional PCR test between the third and fifth day from entry; non-tourist entrants above 12 years old who have not completed vaccination at least two weeks prior to arrival must also quarantine for 14 days, and undergo another PCR test at the end of quarantine.

All travellers are also reminded that it is a punishable offence to overstay in Maldives beyond the number of days given.

Updated on June 28th, 2022

Mexico - Maldives Trip Specific Restrictions

No country specific restrictions needed anymore. For most of traveler and destination countries, entry restrictions are the same. Please check your traveler or destination country for more details.

Entry Restrictions in the Maldives

A tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to the Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to the Maldives as a tourist does not require pre-approval for the visa. However, the person must satisfy the basic entry requirements to get immigration clearance upon arrival.

The basic entry requirements are as follows:

• A passport or a travel document with Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) with at least 1 months validity; and

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation for the entire stay; and

• Sufficient funds to last for the intended period of stay in Maldives; and

• Confirmed onward/return tickets to home country or to country of residence (not applicable for valid resident permit holders); and

• Entry facilities to their onward destinations; for example, the visa.

Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travellers travelling to and from Maldives, at most 48 hours before arrival. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable.

Passengers travelling as tourists must have a hotel reservation confirmation for the entire stay in a registered tourist facility.

The maximum number of days granted on arrival would be 30 days, unless agreed by any bilateral means or treaty. This period of stay is not for the visitor to claim, but lies at the discretion of the Maldives Immigration to grant any number of days less than or equal to 30.

The period of stay granted is shown on the endorsement in the passport. Visitors are advised to check their passport for the arrival endorsement and take note of the number of days granted to stay in Maldives. Once arrived as a tourist, the visitor is not permitted to engage in any form of business, occupation, profession or paid employment while in Maldives.

Categories like; social visitors, friends, family visitors or media and business visitors, who are not considered as genuine tourists, are highly advised to declare sponsorship prior to their arrivals (if applicable), in order to facilitate the flow of passage. And must undergo an additional PCR test between the third and fifth day from entry; non-tourist entrants above 12 years old who have not completed vaccination at least two weeks prior to arrival must also quarantine for 14 days, and undergo another PCR test at the end of quarantine.

All travellers are also reminded that it is a punishable offence to overstay in Maldives beyond the number of days given.

Updated on June 28th, 2022

Chile - Maldives Trip Specific Restrictions

No country specific restrictions needed anymore. For most of traveler and destination countries, entry restrictions are the same. Please check your traveler or destination country for more details.

Entry Restrictions in the Maldives

A tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to the Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to the Maldives as a tourist does not require pre-approval for the visa. However, the person must satisfy the basic entry requirements to get immigration clearance upon arrival.

The basic entry requirements are as follows:

• A passport or a travel document with Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) with at least 1 months validity; and

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation for the entire stay; and

• Sufficient funds to last for the intended period of stay in Maldives; and

• Confirmed onward/return tickets to home country or to country of residence (not applicable for valid resident permit holders); and

• Entry facilities to their onward destinations; for example, the visa.

Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travellers travelling to and from Maldives, at most 48 hours before arrival. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable.

Passengers travelling as tourists must have a hotel reservation confirmation for the entire stay in a registered tourist facility.

The maximum number of days granted on arrival would be 30 days, unless agreed by any bilateral means or treaty. This period of stay is not for the visitor to claim, but lies at the discretion of the Maldives Immigration to grant any number of days less than or equal to 30.

The period of stay granted is shown on the endorsement in the passport. Visitors are advised to check their passport for the arrival endorsement and take note of the number of days granted to stay in Maldives. Once arrived as a tourist, the visitor is not permitted to engage in any form of business, occupation, profession or paid employment while in Maldives.

Categories like; social visitors, friends, family visitors or media and business visitors, who are not considered as genuine tourists, are highly advised to declare sponsorship prior to their arrivals (if applicable), in order to facilitate the flow of passage. And must undergo an additional PCR test between the third and fifth day from entry; non-tourist entrants above 12 years old who have not completed vaccination at least two weeks prior to arrival must also quarantine for 14 days, and undergo another PCR test at the end of quarantine.

All travellers are also reminded that it is a punishable offence to overstay in Maldives beyond the number of days given.

Updated on June 28th, 2022

South Africa - Maldives Trip Specific Restrictions

No country specific restrictions needed anymore. For most of traveler and destination countries, entry restrictions are the same. Please check your traveler or destination country for more details.

Entry Restrictions in the Maldives

A tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to the Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to the Maldives as a tourist does not require pre-approval for the visa. However, the person must satisfy the basic entry requirements to get immigration clearance upon arrival.

The basic entry requirements are as follows:

• A passport or a travel document with Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) with at least 1 months validity; and

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation for the entire stay; and

• Sufficient funds to last for the intended period of stay in Maldives; and

• Confirmed onward/return tickets to home country or to country of residence (not applicable for valid resident permit holders); and

• Entry facilities to their onward destinations; for example, the visa.

Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travellers travelling to and from Maldives, at most 48 hours before arrival. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable.

Passengers travelling as tourists must have a hotel reservation confirmation for the entire stay in a registered tourist facility.

The maximum number of days granted on arrival would be 30 days, unless agreed by any bilateral means or treaty. This period of stay is not for the visitor to claim, but lies at the discretion of the Maldives Immigration to grant any number of days less than or equal to 30.

The period of stay granted is shown on the endorsement in the passport. Visitors are advised to check their passport for the arrival endorsement and take note of the number of days granted to stay in Maldives. Once arrived as a tourist, the visitor is not permitted to engage in any form of business, occupation, profession or paid employment while in Maldives.

Categories like; social visitors, friends, family visitors or media and business visitors, who are not considered as genuine tourists, are highly advised to declare sponsorship prior to their arrivals (if applicable), in order to facilitate the flow of passage. And must undergo an additional PCR test between the third and fifth day from entry; non-tourist entrants above 12 years old who have not completed vaccination at least two weeks prior to arrival must also quarantine for 14 days, and undergo another PCR test at the end of quarantine.

All travellers are also reminded that it is a punishable offence to overstay in Maldives beyond the number of days given.

Updated on June 28th, 2022

HK - Maldives Trip Specific Restrictions

No country specific restrictions needed anymore. For most of traveler and destination countries, entry restrictions are the same. Please check your traveler or destination country for more details.

Entry Restrictions in the Maldives

A tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to the Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to the Maldives as a tourist does not require pre-approval for the visa. However, the person must satisfy the basic entry requirements to get immigration clearance upon arrival.

The basic entry requirements are as follows:

• A passport or a travel document with Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) with at least 1 months validity; and

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation for the entire stay; and

• Sufficient funds to last for the intended period of stay in Maldives; and

• Confirmed onward/return tickets to home country or to country of residence (not applicable for valid resident permit holders); and

• Entry facilities to their onward destinations; for example, the visa.

Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travellers travelling to and from Maldives, at most 48 hours before arrival. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable.

Passengers travelling as tourists must have a hotel reservation confirmation for the entire stay in a registered tourist facility.

The maximum number of days granted on arrival would be 30 days, unless agreed by any bilateral means or treaty. This period of stay is not for the visitor to claim, but lies at the discretion of the Maldives Immigration to grant any number of days less than or equal to 30.

The period of stay granted is shown on the endorsement in the passport. Visitors are advised to check their passport for the arrival endorsement and take note of the number of days granted to stay in Maldives. Once arrived as a tourist, the visitor is not permitted to engage in any form of business, occupation, profession or paid employment while in Maldives.

Categories like; social visitors, friends, family visitors or media and business visitors, who are not considered as genuine tourists, are highly advised to declare sponsorship prior to their arrivals (if applicable), in order to facilitate the flow of passage. And must undergo an additional PCR test between the third and fifth day from entry; non-tourist entrants above 12 years old who have not completed vaccination at least two weeks prior to arrival must also quarantine for 14 days, and undergo another PCR test at the end of quarantine.

All travellers are also reminded that it is a punishable offence to overstay in Maldives beyond the number of days given.

Updated on June 28th, 2022

Singapore - Maldives Trip Specific Restrictions

No country specific restrictions needed anymore. For most of traveler and destination countries, entry restrictions are the same. Please check your traveler or destination country for more details.

Entry Restrictions in the Maldives

A tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to the Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to the Maldives as a tourist does not require pre-approval for the visa. However, the person must satisfy the basic entry requirements to get immigration clearance upon arrival.

The basic entry requirements are as follows:

• A passport or a travel document with Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) with at least 1 months validity; and

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation for the entire stay; and

• Sufficient funds to last for the intended period of stay in Maldives; and

• Confirmed onward/return tickets to home country or to country of residence (not applicable for valid resident permit holders); and

• Entry facilities to their onward destinations; for example, the visa.

Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travellers travelling to and from Maldives, at most 48 hours before arrival. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable.

Passengers travelling as tourists must have a hotel reservation confirmation for the entire stay in a registered tourist facility.

The maximum number of days granted on arrival would be 30 days, unless agreed by any bilateral means or treaty. This period of stay is not for the visitor to claim, but lies at the discretion of the Maldives Immigration to grant any number of days less than or equal to 30.

The period of stay granted is shown on the endorsement in the passport. Visitors are advised to check their passport for the arrival endorsement and take note of the number of days granted to stay in Maldives. Once arrived as a tourist, the visitor is not permitted to engage in any form of business, occupation, profession or paid employment while in Maldives.

Categories like; social visitors, friends, family visitors or media and business visitors, who are not considered as genuine tourists, are highly advised to declare sponsorship prior to their arrivals (if applicable), in order to facilitate the flow of passage. And must undergo an additional PCR test between the third and fifth day from entry; non-tourist entrants above 12 years old who have not completed vaccination at least two weeks prior to arrival must also quarantine for 14 days, and undergo another PCR test at the end of quarantine.

All travellers are also reminded that it is a punishable offence to overstay in Maldives beyond the number of days given.

Updated on June 28th, 2022

Canada - Maldives Trip Specific Restrictions

No country specific restrictions needed anymore. For most of traveler and destination countries, entry restrictions are the same. Please check your traveler or destination country for more details.

Entry Restrictions in the Maldives

A tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to the Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to the Maldives as a tourist does not require pre-approval for the visa. However, the person must satisfy the basic entry requirements to get immigration clearance upon arrival.

The basic entry requirements are as follows:

• A passport or a travel document with Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) with at least 1 months validity; and

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation for the entire stay; and

• Sufficient funds to last for the intended period of stay in Maldives; and

• Confirmed onward/return tickets to home country or to country of residence (not applicable for valid resident permit holders); and

• Entry facilities to their onward destinations; for example, the visa.

Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travellers travelling to and from Maldives, at most 48 hours before arrival. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable.

Passengers travelling as tourists must have a hotel reservation confirmation for the entire stay in a registered tourist facility.

The maximum number of days granted on arrival would be 30 days, unless agreed by any bilateral means or treaty. This period of stay is not for the visitor to claim, but lies at the discretion of the Maldives Immigration to grant any number of days less than or equal to 30.

The period of stay granted is shown on the endorsement in the passport. Visitors are advised to check their passport for the arrival endorsement and take note of the number of days granted to stay in Maldives. Once arrived as a tourist, the visitor is not permitted to engage in any form of business, occupation, profession or paid employment while in Maldives.

Categories like; social visitors, friends, family visitors or media and business visitors, who are not considered as genuine tourists, are highly advised to declare sponsorship prior to their arrivals (if applicable), in order to facilitate the flow of passage. And must undergo an additional PCR test between the third and fifth day from entry; non-tourist entrants above 12 years old who have not completed vaccination at least two weeks prior to arrival must also quarantine for 14 days, and undergo another PCR test at the end of quarantine.

All travellers are also reminded that it is a punishable offence to overstay in Maldives beyond the number of days given.

Updated on June 28th, 2022

Russia - Maldives Trip Specific Restrictions

No country specific restrictions needed anymore. For most of traveler and destination countries, entry restrictions are the same. Please check your traveler or destination country for more details.

Entry Restrictions in the Maldives

A tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to the Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to the Maldives as a tourist does not require pre-approval for the visa. However, the person must satisfy the basic entry requirements to get immigration clearance upon arrival.

The basic entry requirements are as follows:

• A passport or a travel document with Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) with at least 1 months validity; and

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation for the entire stay; and

• Sufficient funds to last for the intended period of stay in Maldives; and

• Confirmed onward/return tickets to home country or to country of residence (not applicable for valid resident permit holders); and

• Entry facilities to their onward destinations; for example, the visa.

Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travellers travelling to and from Maldives, at most 48 hours before arrival. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable.

Passengers travelling as tourists must have a hotel reservation confirmation for the entire stay in a registered tourist facility.

The maximum number of days granted on arrival would be 30 days, unless agreed by any bilateral means or treaty. This period of stay is not for the visitor to claim, but lies at the discretion of the Maldives Immigration to grant any number of days less than or equal to 30.

The period of stay granted is shown on the endorsement in the passport. Visitors are advised to check their passport for the arrival endorsement and take note of the number of days granted to stay in Maldives. Once arrived as a tourist, the visitor is not permitted to engage in any form of business, occupation, profession or paid employment while in Maldives.

Categories like; social visitors, friends, family visitors or media and business visitors, who are not considered as genuine tourists, are highly advised to declare sponsorship prior to their arrivals (if applicable), in order to facilitate the flow of passage. And must undergo an additional PCR test between the third and fifth day from entry; non-tourist entrants above 12 years old who have not completed vaccination at least two weeks prior to arrival must also quarantine for 14 days, and undergo another PCR test at the end of quarantine.

All travellers are also reminded that it is a punishable offence to overstay in Maldives beyond the number of days given.

Updated on June 28th, 2022

Finland - Fiji Trip Specific Restrictions

No country specific restrictions needed anymore. For most of traveler and destination countries, entry restrictions are the same. Please check your traveler or destination country for more details.