Prepare for a visa on arrival
Check eligible arrival points, required documents, and how to pay before departure.
Confirm the visa-on-arrival route
Maldives Immigration grants the tourist visa at arrival, so no visa pre-approval is needed. Immigration clearance still depends on the published entry requirements and the officer’s admissibility decision.
Prepare for visa issuance on arrival
Keep your passport and supporting documents ready. Confirm the fee, accepted payment method and eligible point of entry before departure.
Check the visa you receive
Check the passport details, permitted stay and entry conditions on the visa issued to you.
Check your stay and passport validity
Enter your arrival and departure dates to count your stay and check how long your passport must stay valid.
Travel preparation checklist
Check each item’s requirement level and the conditions that apply.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Fees
Check the government charges that apply to your trip.
What it costs
- Tourist visa on arrival (up to 30 days)
- Free
Published government charges. Check the official service for the final total before you pay.
Maldives arrival steps
Check the timing and conditions for each arrival step.
IMUGA Traveller Declaration
Submit within 96 hours before arrival. The declaration is free; each traveler needs their own.
Arrival guidanceEntry conditions and exceptions
Check whether these rules affect your eligibility, application, or arrival.
Children need their own documents
Children need an individual passport and traveller declaration.
A longer tourist stay requires approval
The standard no-fee tourist permission is up to 30 days. Under section 15 of the Immigration Act, the maximum under this tourist route is 90 days total from entry; a longer stay requires a discretionary grant after payment of the prescribed fee. Tourists can request an extension through IMUGA. Follow the dates on any permission you are granted.
Official guidanceMaldives travel essentials
- Capital
- Male
- Currency
- MVR
- Calling code
- +960
Maldives entry questions
Do citizens of Andorra need a visa for Maldives?
For tourism in Maldives, ordinary passport holders from Andorra can get a visa on arrival at an eligible entry point. The stay limit is 30 days per visit.
How long can I stay in Maldives?
The short-visit limit is 30 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 1 month after arrival.
How much is the government fee?
Tourist visa on arrival (up to 30 days): No fee to pay.
Do I need to complete IMUGA Traveller Declaration?
Required for this route. Submit within 96 hours before arrival. The declaration is free; each traveler needs their own.
Can I extend my stay in Maldives?
The standard no-fee tourist permission is up to 30 days. Under section 15 of the Immigration Act, the maximum under this tourist route is 90 days total from entry; a longer stay requires a discretionary grant after payment of the prescribed fee. Tourists can request an extension through IMUGA. Follow the dates on any permission you are granted.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official visa and entry guidance
Confirm Maldives’s requirements directly with government authorities.
Open Maldives tourist visa on arrival
Maldives Immigration grants the tourist visa at arrival, so no visa pre-approval is needed. Immigration clearance still depends on the published entry requirements and the officer’s admissibility decision.
Open IMUGA Traveller Declaration
Who this guide covers
Short tourist visits to Maldives with an ordinary Andorra passport. Residence, travel documents, and purpose can affect the rules. Confirm the official guidance before travel; border authorities decide admission and your permitted stay.
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