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Maldives
Maldives visit visa requirements
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Summary
Maldives destination guide
Verified 22 September 2026
- Visit routes
- eVisa/VOA/embassy/visa-free (nationality-specific)
This is the Maldives hub. Pick a passport below for a pair page. Rules differ by nationality.
Maldives entry for tourism commonly involves IMUGA pre-arrival declaration / visa processes. Many travellers receive a tourist visa on arrival subject to conditions — rules are nationality- and system-dependent. Always complete IMUGA as required and verify Immigration.gov.mv.
Checklist
Document requirements
Valid passport, IMUGA submission, return ticket, proof of funds/hotel as required by Immigration.
Official only
How to apply
You will leave VisitVisaInfo for an official government or designated VAC website.
Check another passport
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Official statistics
Visa ratio
Not officially published
A percentage is shown only when an official source published one for this route. Blog tables and estimates are left out.
By passport
Status recorded for common passports
- PakistanConfirm IMUGA/visa requirements carefully on official siteDepends — verify
- IndiaOften tourism facilitation via IMUGA/VOA-class processes — verify ImmigrationVisa on arrival
- BangladeshConfirm IMUGA/visa requirements carefully on official siteDepends — verify
- NigeriaConfirm IMUGA/visa requirements carefully on official siteDepends — verify
- PhilippinesOften tourism facilitation via IMUGA/VOA-class processes — verify ImmigrationVisa on arrival
- EgyptOften tourism facilitation via IMUGA/VOA-class processes — verify ImmigrationVisa on arrival
- United Arab EmiratesOften tourism facilitation via IMUGA/VOA-class processes — verify ImmigrationVisa on arrival
- Saudi ArabiaOften tourism facilitation via IMUGA/VOA-class processes — verify ImmigrationVisa on arrival
- United KingdomOften tourism facilitation via IMUGA/VOA-class processes — verify ImmigrationVisa on arrival
- United StatesOften tourism facilitation via IMUGA/VOA-class processes — verify ImmigrationVisa on arrival
- CanadaOften tourism facilitation via IMUGA/VOA-class processes — verify ImmigrationVisa on arrival
- ChinaOften tourism facilitation via IMUGA/VOA-class processes — verify ImmigrationVisa on arrival
- TurkeyOften tourism facilitation via IMUGA/VOA-class processes — verify ImmigrationVisa on arrival
- IndonesiaOften tourism facilitation via IMUGA/VOA-class processes — verify ImmigrationVisa on arrival
- BrazilOften tourism facilitation via IMUGA/VOA-class processes — verify ImmigrationVisa on arrival
Quick answers
FAQ
What visit permissions does Maldives use?
Maldives is recorded with these visit routes: eVisa/VOA/embassy/visa-free (nationality-specific). Which one applies depends on the passport. Confirm it on the official links on this page.
Where do I apply for a Maldives visit visa?
Apply only on an official site. This page links to Maldives Immigration — IMUGA, IMUGA Visa, Immigration Maldives.
Is a Maldives visa refusal rate published?
Not officially published for Maldives in this research pack.