Maldives Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide
A visa on arrival is available for Maldives — we prep your documents so the counter is quick.
Maldives visa at a glance
- Government visa fee
- Free (US$0)
- Processing time
- Immediate on arrival
- Validity
- Issued on arrival at Velana International Airport
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Visa required?
- All nationalities including Indian and Singapore passport holders
- Arrival card
- IMUGA Traveller Declaration — mandatory & free within 96 h before arrival — imuga.immigration.gov.mv
Do you need a visa for Maldives?
Travellers from All nationalities — 30 days free (India 90 days; Brazil, Russia, Ukraine 90 days). can generally enter Maldives without a visa. A visa on arrival is available for eligible nationalities. All nationalities including Indian and Singapore passport holders
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from All nationalities — 30 days free (India 90 days; Brazil, Russia, Ukraine 90 days). do not require a visa for Maldives for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (Maldives Immigration) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Maldives visa options
Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026Free visa on arrival (all nationalities)
Official fee: Free (US$0)- Validity
- Issued on arrival at Velana International Airport
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Time to verify
- N/A
- Time to approval
- Immediate on arrival
- Processing time
- Immediate on arrival
- Where to apply
- https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv
Who needs it: All nationalities including Indian and Singapore passport holders
Visa-free: All nationalities — 30 days free (India 90 days; Brazil, Russia, Ukraine 90 days).
Required documents
- Passport valid at least 1 month beyond stay (6 months recommended)
- Confirmed onward/return ticket
- Confirmed hotel/accommodation booking
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Completed IMUGA Traveller Declaration
Arrival card: IMUGA Traveller Declaration — mandatory & free within 96 h before arrival — imuga.immigration.gov.mv
Extra charges: None; IMUGA Traveller Declaration is mandatory but free
Only imuga.immigration.gov.mv is official; no departure form since Aug 2024.
Source: Maldives Immigration · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
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