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Maldives passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Maldives passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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53Visa-free
38eVisa
29Visa on arrival
78Visa required

Maldives passport at a glance

With a Maldives passport you can enter 53 destinations visa-free and 29 with a visa on arrival, so 82 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 38 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 78 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Maldives

Do Maldives passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Maldives passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomeVisa
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa-free (30 days)
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free (90 days)
TurkeyVisa on arrival
ThailandVisa-free (60 days)
IndiaVisa-free (90 days)
South AfricaVisa-free (30 days)

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Maldives passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa13101813
Asia16121210
Europe30339
North America14126
Oceania4523
South America3117

Longest visa-free stays

Where Maldives passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 53
eVisa 38
Visa on arrival 29
Visa required 78

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Maldives passport holders visit without a visa?

Maldives passport holders can visit 53 destinations visa-free, including Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, Morocco and others. Adding the 29 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 82 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Maldives passport holders?

29 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Maldives passport holders, including Turkey, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Qatar, Jordan, Tanzania, Ghana and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Maldives passport holders travel with an eVisa?

38 destinations let Maldives passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including South Korea, Kenya, Georgia, Armenia, Vietnam, Oman, Colombia, United Kingdom and others.

Do Maldives passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Maldives passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Maldives passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Maldives passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Maldives passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Maldives passport holders need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation obtained online before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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