Visa on arrival Maldives

Maldives Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide

A visa on arrival is available for Maldives — we prep your documents so the counter is quick.

Flat fee per applicant · government fee paid separately
Licensed Singapore agency (TA04014) Government-sourced Verified 19 August 2026

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
Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from any HolidaySG service fee. Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

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 2026
Visa on arrival: Yes e-Visa: No

Free 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.

Need help applying? HolidaySG handles the paperwork end-to-end.

Maldives visa — frequently asked questions

No - the Maldives grants a free 30-day visa on arrival to all nationalities. No advance visa or fee is required.
IMUGA is the mandatory free online Traveller Declaration completed within 96 hours before arrival at imuga.immigration.gov.mv. It is NOT a visa but is required for entry and departure.
No - both the 30-day visa on arrival and the IMUGA declaration are free. Beware of third-party sites charging to submit IMUGA.
Yes - the 30-day visa can be extended up to 90 days by applying to Maldives Immigration before it expires (fee applies for extension).
A valid passport, confirmed onward/return ticket, confirmed accommodation booking, proof of sufficient funds, and the completed IMUGA QR code.
Yes - bring the QR code on your phone or printed. Every traveller including infants needs a separate IMUGA form.
Overstaying can result in fines and detention; extend your visa through Immigration before it expires to avoid penalties.
Yes - every traveller, including infants, requires a separate IMUGA Traveller Declaration.
Ask me anything!
Luna — HolidaySG

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