Understanding visa requirements is a crucial part of planning your trip to the Maldives; here's what you need to know about obtaining a tourist visa upon arrival and the specific policies for certain nationalities.
All tourists, regardless of their nationality, are eligible for a complimentary 30-day visa upon arrival in the Maldives.
To qualify for this tourist visa at Malé International Airport, travelers must present a passport with a Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) and at least one month's validity remaining, a round-trip flight ticket or an onward ticket departing within 30 days, and proof of accommodation for the duration of their stay.
Although demonstrating evidence of sufficient funds to support your stay is technically a requirement, this is seldom checked for those with confirmed resort bookings.
Notably, tourists from India and Russia are granted a generous visa-free period of 90 days.
