Maldives•AsiaTourist Visa (On Arrival)
At a Glance
Processing Time
Varies
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
30 days
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Free 30-day visa granted upon arrival to all nationalities for tourism purposes. No pre-approval required. Can be extended up to 90 days total.
The Tourist Visa is the primary visa for leisure travelers visiting the Maldives. It is automatically granted at all ports of entry including Velana International Airport in Malé. The visa allows tourists to stay for 30 days and can be extended to 90 days total by application to the Department of Immigration and Emigration.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Savings
100 EUR
Personal
Passport Validity
1 month months
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
With Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) and at least 1 month validity
Traveller Declaration
Submitted electronically via IMUGA within 96 hours of travel
Confirmed accommodation booking
Hotel or resort booking confirmation
Return/onward ticket
Flight ticket showing departure from Maldives
Proof of funds
Minimum USD 100 plus USD 50 per day demonstrated by cash or bank statement
Passport photo
Recent biometric photograph
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Advantages
- Completely free
- No pre-approval required
- Granted on arrival for all nationalities
- Extendable up to 90 days total
- Simple application process
Considerations
- Cannot engage in any paid or unpaid work
- Cannot conduct business activities
- Israeli passport holders not permitted entry
- Extension requires additional processing
Application Process
Submit Traveller Declaration
Complete and submit electronic declaration via IMUGA portal within 96 hours before arrival
Prepare travel documents
Ensure passport with MRZ and at least 1 month validity, travel itinerary, accommodation booking, proof of funds
Arrive at port of entry
Present documents and receive visa on arrival at airport or border
Receive visa
Visa is stamped in passport upon immigration clearance
Application Forms
Traveller Declaration Form
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