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Visa & Passport |
Foreign visitors who enter the Maldives must be in possession of return or onward tickets and sufficient funds to cover duration of stay.
- Valid passport and travel documents.
- Fee.
- Return or onward ticket.
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover duration of stay (US$30 per person per day) or a confirmed hotel reservation for the intended period of stay.
| Country | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return ticket required? |
| British | Yes |  | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | | Yes |
| USA | Yes | | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes | | Yes |
| Japanese | Yes | | Yes |
Passports
Passport valid for six months required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Visas
Tourist visas for 30 days will be issued on arrival only and are free of charge to all visitors in possession of valid travel documents.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the high commission/embassy for visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
Visa Note
Foreign visitors who enter the Maldives must be in possession of return or onward tickets and a minimum of US$30.00 (£16) per person per day or confirmed hotel reservation for the intended period of stay in the Maldives.
Types of Visa and Cost
Tourist visas can be extended for a minimum of three months for a fee of MVR750 (£45).
Validity
30 days. Can be extended by three months to one year.
Applications to
Visas are issued on arrival at the immigration desk at Male International Airport.
Working Days Required
Visa extensions can be requested on arrival at Maldives International Airport, and will be issued immediately provided nationals are holding valid travel documents.
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| History of Maldives |
Maldives is a nation consisting of 26 natural atolls comprising of 1192 islands. Since very ancient times, the islands were ruled by kings (Radun) sultans and occasionally...
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