Visitor & short-stay visas
Maldivian Tourist Visa (Visa on Arrival)
A free visa granted on arrival to visitors of all nationalities who meet the basic entry requirements, allowing a stay of up to 30 days in the Maldives.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Maldives government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Tourist Visa (on arrival)
- Route type
- Visa on arrival
- Stay granted
- Up to 30 days
- Free of charge, issued on arrival for all nationalities
- Cost
- Free
- Pre-approval
- Not required
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals travelling to the Maldives for tourism or leisure
- Travellers of any nationality (subject to the Israeli-passport restriction from 15 April 2025)
Requirements
- Passport or travel document with a Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) valid for at least 1 month
- Confirmed onward/return journey tickets
- Prepaid, confirmed booking at a registered facility (or a pre-approved sponsorship)
- Sufficient funds to cover the stay
- Completed Traveller Declaration submitted via IMUGA within 96 hours before arrival
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from an endemic area
- Children must hold their own passports
What you can do
- Enter and stay for tourism for up to 30 days
- Stay at registered tourist facilities
How to apply
- Complete the Traveller Declaration on the IMUGA portal up to 96 hours before arrival
- Present a valid passport, confirmed accommodation and return tickets at the port of entry
- Receive the visa on arrival from the immigration officer
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.