Maldivian visa resources
How to apply for a Maldives visa
Where and how each Maldives visa is applied for, from the on-arrival tourist visa to the online Work, Business, Dependent, Marriage and Resident visas.
Important
How you apply depends on the visa. Tourists do not apply in advance: a free 30-day visa is granted on arrival to all nationalities, provided you complete the online Traveller Declaration through the IMUGA portal within 96 hours before arrival and meet the entry requirements. Meeting Visa holders also arrive after submitting the Traveller Declaration.
Longer-stay visas are applied for online through dedicated government systems. Work Visas are handled through the Xpat Online System (xpat.egov.mv) using an eFaas account, after a Work Permit is issued. Business Visas go through the Business Portal (business.egov.mv), reviewed by the Ministry of Economic Development and then processed by Maldives Immigration. Dependent, Marriage and Resident visas are applied for through the IMUGA portal, usually after arriving on sponsorship.
Which system to use
- Tourist / Meeting: Traveller Declaration on IMUGA (imuga.immigration.gov.mv)
- Work: Xpat Online System (xpat.egov.mv)
- Business: Business Portal (business.egov.mv)
- Dependent / Marriage / Resident: IMUGA portal
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.