Maldivian visa resources
Maldives visa eligibility
Who qualifies for entry and for each visa category, and the basic conditions the immigration officer checks on arrival.
Important
For tourism, nationals of all countries are eligible for the free on-arrival visa as long as they satisfy the basic entry requirements. From 15 April 2025 entry is not granted on Israeli passports. Entry is always at the discretion of the immigration officer under the Maldives Immigration Act (Law No. 1/2007).
Eligibility for other visas is tied to purpose: expatriates with a valid Work Permit for the Work Visa; those doing government-approved business for the Business Visa; immediate family of professional-category expatriates for the Dependent Visa; and foreign nationals married to a Maldivian for the Marriage and Resident visas.
Basic on-arrival conditions
- Passport with MRZ valid for at least 1 month
- Confirmed onward/return tickets
- Confirmed accommodation at a registered facility, or pre-approved sponsorship
- Sufficient funds for the stay
- Completed Traveller Declaration
- Not falling under the entry-prohibition categories of the Immigration Act
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.