Prepare for your arrival visa
Check the accepted arrival points, documents and payment arrangements before departure.
Prepare your application
Start with the official document list for your passport, purpose and legal residence.
Submit through the official channel
Follow the official instructions for where and how to submit.
Check the permission you receive
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Complete the required travel authorisation in advance
IMUGA Traveller Declaration
Available from 4 days before arrival. Submit within 96 hours before arrival. The declaration is free; each traveler needs their own.
Open IMUGA Traveller DeclarationDetails that can change your plans
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 at a glance
- Capital
- Male
- Currency
- MVR
- Calling code
- +960
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Kuwait need a visa for Maldives?
For tourism in Maldives, travelers using an ordinary passport from Kuwait should prepare for a visa on arrival. The published short-visit limit is 30 days per visit; follow any shorter period on your granted permission.
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.
Do I need to complete IMUGA Traveller Declaration?
Required for this route. Available from 4 days before arrival. Submit within 96 hours before arrival. The declaration is free; each traveler needs their own. It does not replace a required visa or travel authorisation.
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 websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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