Maldivian visa resources
Documents for a Maldives visa
The core documents required for entry and for the main Maldives visa categories.
Important
All arriving travellers need a passport or travel document with a Machine Readable Zone valid for at least one month, confirmed return tickets, confirmed accommodation at a registered facility (or pre-approved sponsorship), proof of sufficient funds, and a completed Traveller Declaration. A yellow fever certificate is required when arriving from an endemic area, and children must hold their own passports.
Employment, family and residence visas require additional documents such as a recent photograph, a clear colour copy of the passport biodata page, and category-specific paperwork (for example the IM23 form, marriage certificate, relationship proof, medical report and health insurance).
Common supporting documents
- Recent photograph meeting immigration standards
- Clear colour copy of the passport data page
- IM23 form (family/marriage/resident visas), Family Court stamp where required
- Marriage certificate and spouse ID copy (marriage/resident)
- Medical report and health insurance (first-time family/marriage/resident applicants)
Next steps
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.