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Entry Restrictions in the Maldives

Tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to 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.

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation.

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

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

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

• Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travelers travelling to and from Maldives, within 24 hours prior to their travel. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

• Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable. Click here to check the Yellow Fever endemic countries.

• COVID-19 negative PCR test result, attached while completing Traveler Health Declaration form (sample taken 96 hours prior to departure to Maldives, counting from the first port of embarkation en-route to the Maldives).

• 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.

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

Updated on October 19th, 2021

Switzerland - Maldives Trip Specific Restrictions

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

Entry Restrictions in the Maldives

Tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to 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.

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation.

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

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

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

• Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travelers travelling to and from Maldives, within 24 hours prior to their travel. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

• Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable. Click here to check the Yellow Fever endemic countries.

• COVID-19 negative PCR test result, attached while completing Traveler Health Declaration form (sample taken 96 hours prior to departure to Maldives, counting from the first port of embarkation en-route to the Maldives).

• 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.

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

Updated on October 19th, 2021

Austria - Maldives Trip Specific Restrictions

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

Entry Restrictions in the Maldives

Tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to 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.

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation.

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

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

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

• Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travelers travelling to and from Maldives, within 24 hours prior to their travel. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

• Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable. Click here to check the Yellow Fever endemic countries.

• COVID-19 negative PCR test result, attached while completing Traveler Health Declaration form (sample taken 96 hours prior to departure to Maldives, counting from the first port of embarkation en-route to the Maldives).

• 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.

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

Updated on October 19th, 2021

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

Tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to 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.

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation.

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

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

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

• Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travelers travelling to and from Maldives, within 24 hours prior to their travel. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

• Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable. Click here to check the Yellow Fever endemic countries.

• COVID-19 negative PCR test result, attached while completing Traveler Health Declaration form (sample taken 96 hours prior to departure to Maldives, counting from the first port of embarkation en-route to the Maldives).

• 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.

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

Updated on October 19th, 2021

Brazil - Maldives Trip Specific Restrictions

No quarantine required when entering The Maldives.

Entry Restrictions in the Maldives

Tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to 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.

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation.

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

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

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

• Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travelers travelling to and from Maldives, within 24 hours prior to their travel. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

• Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable. Click here to check the Yellow Fever endemic countries.

• COVID-19 negative PCR test result, attached while completing Traveler Health Declaration form (sample taken 96 hours prior to departure to Maldives, counting from the first port of embarkation en-route to the Maldives).

• 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.

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

Updated on October 19th, 2021

Portugal - Maldives Trip Specific Restrictions

• No quarantine required when entering The Maldives.
• No quarantine required when you return home.

Entry Restrictions in the Maldives

Tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to 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.

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation.

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

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

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

• Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travelers travelling to and from Maldives, within 24 hours prior to their travel. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

• Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable. Click here to check the Yellow Fever endemic countries.

• COVID-19 negative PCR test result, attached while completing Traveler Health Declaration form (sample taken 96 hours prior to departure to Maldives, counting from the first port of embarkation en-route to the Maldives).

• 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.

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

Updated on October 19th, 2021

UAE - Maldives Trip Specific Restrictions

• No quarantine required when entering The Maldives.
• The UAE has different rules and protocols for residents and citizens. Rules are also different in Dubai compared to Abu Dhabi. For example, people flying into Dubai may not be required to quarantine, while travelers flying into Abu Dhabi could be subject to a 12-day quarantine upon return. Be sure to double check before booking your flight.

Entry Restrictions in the Maldives

Tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to 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.

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation.

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

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

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

• Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travelers travelling to and from Maldives, within 24 hours prior to their travel. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

• Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable. Click here to check the Yellow Fever endemic countries.

• COVID-19 negative PCR test result, attached while completing Traveler Health Declaration form (sample taken 96 hours prior to departure to Maldives, counting from the first port of embarkation en-route to the Maldives).

• 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.

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

Updated on October 19th, 2021

Finland - Maldives Trip Specific Restrictions

• No quarantine required when entering The Maldives.

• No quarantine required when you return home.

Entry Restrictions in the Maldives

Tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to 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.

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation.

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

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

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

• Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travelers travelling to and from Maldives, within 24 hours prior to their travel. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

• Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable. Click here to check the Yellow Fever endemic countries.

• COVID-19 negative PCR test result, attached while completing Traveler Health Declaration form (sample taken 96 hours prior to departure to Maldives, counting from the first port of embarkation en-route to the Maldives).

• 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.

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

Updated on October 19th, 2021

Spain - Maldives Trip Specific Restrictions

• No quarantine required when entering The Maldives.
• There’s currently no quarantine necessary upon your return to Spain. You need to complete a FCS Health Control Form and provide a negative Covid-19 test result.

Entry Restrictions in the Maldives

Tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to 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.

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation.

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

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

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

• Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travelers travelling to and from Maldives, within 24 hours prior to their travel. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

• Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable. Click here to check the Yellow Fever endemic countries.

• COVID-19 negative PCR test result, attached while completing Traveler Health Declaration form (sample taken 96 hours prior to departure to Maldives, counting from the first port of embarkation en-route to the Maldives).

• 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.

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

Updated on October 19th, 2021

Italy - Maldives Trip Specific Restrictions

• No quarantine required when entering The Maldives.

• 5 days quarantine required when you return home.

Entry Restrictions in the Maldives

Tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to 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.

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation.

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

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

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

• Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travelers travelling to and from Maldives, within 24 hours prior to their travel. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

• Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable. Click here to check the Yellow Fever endemic countries.

• COVID-19 negative PCR test result, attached while completing Traveler Health Declaration form (sample taken 96 hours prior to departure to Maldives, counting from the first port of embarkation en-route to the Maldives).

• 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.

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

Updated on October 19th, 2021

Netherlands - Maldives Trip Specific Restrictions

• No quarantine required when entering The Maldives.
• There’s currently no quarantine necessary when you return home, but you’ll have to provide a negative Covid-19 Test Result, and fill out the required paperwork prior to your arrival.

Entry Restrictions in the Maldives

Tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to 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.

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation.

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

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

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

• Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travelers travelling to and from Maldives, within 24 hours prior to their travel. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

• Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable. Click here to check the Yellow Fever endemic countries.

• COVID-19 negative PCR test result, attached while completing Traveler Health Declaration form (sample taken 96 hours prior to departure to Maldives, counting from the first port of embarkation en-route to the Maldives).

• 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.

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

Updated on October 19th, 2021

Norway - Maldives Trip Specific Restrictions

• No quarantine required when entering The Maldives.

• You are required to self-isolate in a Government approved facility on your return to Norway.

Entry Restrictions in the Maldives

Tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to 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.

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation.

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

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

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

• Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travelers travelling to and from Maldives, within 24 hours prior to their travel. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

• Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable. Click here to check the Yellow Fever endemic countries.

• COVID-19 negative PCR test result, attached while completing Traveler Health Declaration form (sample taken 96 hours prior to departure to Maldives, counting from the first port of embarkation en-route to the Maldives).

• 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.

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

Updated on October 19th, 2021

Sweden - Maldives Trip Specific Restrictions

• No quarantine required when entering The Maldives.
• No quarantine nor PCR tests necessary for Swedish nationals and citizens at the moment.

Entry Restrictions in the Maldives

Tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to 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.

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation.

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

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

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

• Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travelers travelling to and from Maldives, within 24 hours prior to their travel. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

• Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable. Click here to check the Yellow Fever endemic countries.

• COVID-19 negative PCR test result, attached while completing Traveler Health Declaration form (sample taken 96 hours prior to departure to Maldives, counting from the first port of embarkation en-route to the Maldives).

• 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.

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

Updated on October 19th, 2021

Denmark - Maldives Trip Specific Restrictions

• No quarantine required when entering The Maldives.
• Vaccinated passengers do not need to isolate on their return home. Unvaccinated passengers will need to isolate for 10 days when you return home.

Entry Restrictions in the Maldives

Tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to 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.

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation.

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

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

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

• Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travelers travelling to and from Maldives, within 24 hours prior to their travel. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

• Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable. Click here to check the Yellow Fever endemic countries.

• COVID-19 negative PCR test result, attached while completing Traveler Health Declaration form (sample taken 96 hours prior to departure to Maldives, counting from the first port of embarkation en-route to the Maldives).

• 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.

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

Updated on October 19th, 2021

Mexico - Maldives Trip Specific Restrictions

No quarantine required on either end of journey.

Entry Restrictions in the Maldives

Tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to 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.

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation.

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

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

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

• Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travelers travelling to and from Maldives, within 24 hours prior to their travel. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

• Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable. Click here to check the Yellow Fever endemic countries.

• COVID-19 negative PCR test result, attached while completing Traveler Health Declaration form (sample taken 96 hours prior to departure to Maldives, counting from the first port of embarkation en-route to the Maldives).

• 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.

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

Updated on October 19th, 2021

Chile - Maldives Trip Specific Restrictions

• No quarantine required when entering The Maldives.

• You will have to quarantine for 10 days when returning home.

Entry Restrictions in the Maldives

Tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to 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.

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation.

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

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

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

• Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travelers travelling to and from Maldives, within 24 hours prior to their travel. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

• Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable. Click here to check the Yellow Fever endemic countries.

• COVID-19 negative PCR test result, attached while completing Traveler Health Declaration form (sample taken 96 hours prior to departure to Maldives, counting from the first port of embarkation en-route to the Maldives).

• 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.

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

Updated on October 19th, 2021

South Africa - Maldives Trip Specific Restrictions

• No quarantine required when entering The Maldives.

• No quarantine required on your way home.

Entry Restrictions in the Maldives

Tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to 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.

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation.

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

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

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

• Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travelers travelling to and from Maldives, within 24 hours prior to their travel. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

• Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable. Click here to check the Yellow Fever endemic countries.

• COVID-19 negative PCR test result, attached while completing Traveler Health Declaration form (sample taken 96 hours prior to departure to Maldives, counting from the first port of embarkation en-route to the Maldives).

• 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.

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

Updated on October 19th, 2021

HK - Maldives Trip Specific Restrictions

• No quarantine required when entering The Maldives.

• All residents and citizens returning home to Hong Kong from the Maldives are required to quarantine for 21 days in a government approved accommodation.

Entry Restrictions in the Maldives

Tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to 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.

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation.

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

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

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

• Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travelers travelling to and from Maldives, within 24 hours prior to their travel. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

• Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable. Click here to check the Yellow Fever endemic countries.

• COVID-19 negative PCR test result, attached while completing Traveler Health Declaration form (sample taken 96 hours prior to departure to Maldives, counting from the first port of embarkation en-route to the Maldives).

• 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.

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

Updated on October 19th, 2021

Singapore - Maldives Trip Specific Restrictions

• No quarantine required when entering The Maldives.

• You will be required to quarantine for 21 days on your return home.

Entry Restrictions in the Maldives

Tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to 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.

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation.

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

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

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

• Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travelers travelling to and from Maldives, within 24 hours prior to their travel. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

• Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable. Click here to check the Yellow Fever endemic countries.

• COVID-19 negative PCR test result, attached while completing Traveler Health Declaration form (sample taken 96 hours prior to departure to Maldives, counting from the first port of embarkation en-route to the Maldives).

• 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.

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

Updated on October 19th, 2021

Canada - Maldives Trip Specific Restrictions

• No quarantine required when entering The Maldives.

• Travelers returning home to Canada from the Maldives are currently required to quarantine for 14 days.

Entry Restrictions in the Maldives

Tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to 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.

• A pre-paid hotel booking/accommodation.

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

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

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

• Traveller Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travelers travelling to and from Maldives, within 24 hours prior to their travel. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.

• Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable. Click here to check the Yellow Fever endemic countries.

• COVID-19 negative PCR test result, attached while completing Traveler Health Declaration form (sample taken 96 hours prior to departure to Maldives, counting from the first port of embarkation en-route to the Maldives).

• 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.

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

Updated on October 19th, 2021

Russia - Maldives Trip Specific Restrictions

• No quarantine required when entering The Maldives.

• No quarantine required on your way home.