Get a Maldives Visa

Visa Application Requirements for an Maldives Tourist Visa

Visa On Arrival

A visa on arrival facility is available at this destination. The traveler must:
- Hold a machine readable passport
- Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
- Hold proof of sufficient funds
- Hold proof of onward/return airline tickets
- Hold proof of hotel reservation
- Hold proof of a valid yellow fever certificate
- Hold documents showing proof of travel purpose (e.g., business cover or support letter, conference registrations, tour itinerary, etc.)
- Hold all documents required for the next destination
- Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change
U.S. Embassy Registration (Recommended)

The U.S. State Department recommends U.S. citizens register with the U.S. Embassy(s) in the countries they plan to visit. Feel more secure about your international travels by having Travisa register your trip with the U.S. Department of State. Registration notifies the U.S. Embassy in each country of your travel plans and enrolls you in the State Department travel advisory and warnings program. To enroll in this optional service complete the registration form in this kit and send it to us with the rest of your documents.

Visa On Arrival

A visa on arrival facility is available at this destination. The traveler must:
- Obtain a pre-approval from the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, visit the link here to apply
- Hold a machine readable passport
- Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
- Hold proof of sufficient funds
- Hold proof of onward/return airline tickets
- Hold proof of hotel reservation
- Hold proof of a valid yellow fever certificate
- Hold documents showing proof of travel purpose (e.g., business cover or support letter, conference registrations, tour itinerary, etc.)
- Hold all documents required for the next destination
- Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change
U.S. Embassy Registration (Recommended)

The U.S. State Department recommends U.S. citizens register with the U.S. Embassy(s) in the countries they plan to visit. Feel more secure about your international travels by having Travisa register your trip with the U.S. Department of State. Registration notifies the U.S. Embassy in each country of your travel plans and enrolls you in the State Department travel advisory and warnings program. To enroll in this optional service complete the registration form in this kit and send it to us with the rest of your documents.

When is the best time to apply for my Maldives visa?
The best time to apply for your Maldives visa is 1-2 months before your travel date.
Do I have to send you my passport to get a Maldives visa? Is it safe to send a passport?
You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The Maldives visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa requests cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application and passport to Travisa in a secure way, using a traceable courier such as FedEx, UPS, Express Mail or Certified Mail.