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Immigrations rules
Travel Information

Tourist Visa & Entry Requirements
for the Maldives

Everything you need to know before arriving in the Maldives — from visa-on-arrival rules and mandatory declarations to prohibited items travelers should avoid bringing into the country.

Arrival Essentials

Visa Icon Tourist Visa & Entry Requirements

A tourist visa is granted on arrival for all nationalities visiting the Maldives. Travelers do not need to obtain visa pre-approval before departure.

However, to receive immigration clearance upon arrival, each traveler must satisfy the official entry requirements established by Maldives Immigration.

Basic Entry Requirements

  • A passport or travel document with Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) and at least 1 month of validity.
    Passports with extended validity are not accepted.
  • A complete travel itinerary, including:
    • Confirmed return flight tickets
    • Medical insurance
    • Prepaid booking at a registered hotel
    • Proof of sufficient financial means
    • A pre-approved visa sponsorship by Maldives Immigration
  • Compliance with the entry requirements for onward destinations, including valid visas and passport validity.
  • A Traveller Declaration must be completed by all travelers arriving to or departing from the Maldives. This must be submitted within 96 hours before the flight via the IMUGA portal.
Important Restrictions

Prohibited Icon Prohibited Items – Maldives

Alcohol Alcohol
Anti Islamic literature Anti Islamic literature
Pornographic materials Pornographic materials
Firearm Firearm
Explosive dangerous objects Explosive dangerous objects
Drugs Narcotic & psychotropic drugs
Underwater hunting Equipment for underwater hunting
Pork products Pork or pork products
Please ensure all travel documents and declarations are completed correctly before departure. Bringing prohibited items may result in confiscation or additional inspection upon arrival.