You get a tourist visa when you land. No pre-approval needed.
What you need to know
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Submit the free Traveller Declaration on the IMUGA portal within 96 hours before you arrive. Everyone, including children, needs their own
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Machine-readable passport valid for at least 1 month
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Have a confirmed return ticket, a prepaid booking at a registered hotel or resort, and enough money for your stay
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Bring a yellow fever certificate if you're coming from or through a risk country
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Extensions can be requested online through IMUGA
Documents to bring
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Machine-readable passport (1+ month validity)
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IMUGA Traveller Declaration (QR code)
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Confirmed return ticket
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Prepaid hotel or resort booking
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Proof of funds
Official source
Official government source ↗
Tourist visa is granted on arrival to the Maldives. Foreigners traveling to Maldives as tourists do not require pre-approval for the visa.
Last verified 6 Oct 2026
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