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Maldives · Southern Asia

Maldives visa requirements by passport

197 passports can enter the Maldives visa-free or with a visa on arrival, 0 need an online ETA or e-Visa, and 0 need a visa issued before travel.

MRBy Muddassar Raza, Tripsol / MERN SolutionsLast updated Open passport-index dataset (2026-02-17) — confirm with the official portal

Capital
Malé
Currency
Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR)
Languages
Maldivian
Region
Southern Asia

Visa-free (5 passports)

No visa needed for a tourist visit. Bring a valid passport, onward ticket and proof of funds.

Visa on arrival (192 passports)

You get the visa at the border. Bring cash/card for the fee, a photo and your onward ticket.

Entry restricted (1 passports)

Entry is not currently permitted for this passport per the dataset. Check official sources.

Official sources for Maldives

Guides

Important — private service

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