Maldives Free visa on arrival (all nationalities): Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide

Visa on Arrival

Maldives

Assistance Fee

S$ 65 .00

S$100 35% OFF

+ Government fee (paid to authorities)

Free for exempt nationalities

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Maldives Free visa on arrival (all nationalities) at a glance

Government visa fee: Free (US$0)
HolidaySG service fee: S$65.00
Processing time: Immediate on arrival
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

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

Do you need a visa to Maldives?

Travellers from All nationalities — 30 days free (India 90 days; Brazil, Russia, Ukraine 90 days). can generally enter Maldives without a visa. 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 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

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Official Maldives visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026

Visa on arrival: Yes Online application: 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.

HolidaySG assistance fee: S$65 ~~S$100~~ per applicant — official government fees above are separate. Apply now

All nationalities including Indian and Singapore passport holders

Maldives visa requirements by nationality

Top 30 passports

Passport	Requirement	Max stay	Need help?
🇸🇬Singapore	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇲🇾Malaysia	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇮🇳India	Visa required	90 days	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇮🇩Indonesia	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇵🇭Philippines	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇨🇳China	Visa-free (up to 30 days)	30 days	No visa needed
🇻🇳Vietnam	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇹🇭Thailand	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇯🇵Japan	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇰🇷South Korea	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇦🇺Australia	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇬🇧United Kingdom	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇺🇸United States	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇨🇦Canada	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇩🇪Germany	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇫🇷France	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇦🇪UAE	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇵🇰Pakistan	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇧🇩Bangladesh	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇱🇰Sri Lanka	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇭🇰Hong Kong	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇹🇼Taiwan	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇳🇿New Zealand	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇧🇷Brazil	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇷🇺Russia	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇿🇦South Africa	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇳🇬Nigeria	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇪🇬Egypt	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇲🇲Myanmar	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed

General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.

Maldives visa — frequently asked questions

Singaporeans can obtain a visa on arrival in Maldives; no advance application is required, but check the fee and documents below.

Yes — Indians need a visa for Maldives, obtained before travel through the embassy/consulate or an approved channel. HolidaySG assists for a flat S$65.

Malaysians can obtain a visa on arrival in Maldives; no advance application is required, but check the fee and documents below.

Filipinos can obtain a visa on arrival in Maldives; no advance application is required, but check the fee and documents below.

No visa is needed — Chinese nationals can enter Maldives visa-free for up to 30 days.

Free visa on arrival (all nationalities): Immediate on arrival. Apply well before your travel date; we track your application until the outcome.

Typically: 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. Exact requirements depend on your nationality — we send a personalised checklist.

IMUGA Traveller Declaration — mandatory & free within 96 h before arrival — imuga.immigration.gov.mv

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.

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Why apply with HolidaySG?

Singapore-licensed agency

Travel Agent Licence TA04014 · Singapore-registered company.
Document check before submission

We review your documents and send a personalised checklist.
Singapore-based support

Application status tracking and support until outcome.
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Government fee shown separately from our S$65 assistance fee.
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Important: HolidaySG provides application assistance and document support. Visa approval is determined solely by the relevant authorities. We cannot guarantee approval or a specific visa validity period.