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Maldives visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Maldives? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Southern Asia | Continent: Asia

Maldives flag
4Visa-free
0eVisa
194Visa on arrival
0Visa required

Maldives entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 4 can enter Maldives visa-free (most commonly for up to 30 days) and 194 can get a visa on arrival. No passport needs to arrange a visa before travel.

198 of 198 passports can travel to Maldives without arranging anything before departure.

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Maldives entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Maldives
United States of AmericaVisa on arrival
United KingdomVisa on arrival
CanadaVisa on arrival
AustraliaVisa on arrival
GermanyVisa on arrival
FranceVisa on arrival
IndiaVisa on arrival
ChinaVisa-free (30 days)
NigeriaVisa on arrival
South AfricaVisa on arrival
BrazilVisa on arrival
PhilippinesVisa on arrival

Maldives visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Maldives.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa05400
Asia24800
Europe14400
North America02300
Oceania01400
South America11100

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 4
Visa on arrival 194

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Maldives?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 4 can enter visa-free and 194 can get a visa on arrival. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Maldives without a visa?

4 passports have visa-free access to Maldives, including China, Guyana, Mongolia and Russia. The most common visa-free stay is 30 days.

Does Maldives offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 194 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Maldives. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Do Asian passport holders need a visa for Maldives?

Of 50 passports from Asia, 50 can enter Maldives visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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