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Maldives visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 198 can travel to the Maldives without arranging a visa in advance. 0 can apply online for an e-Visa and 0 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit the Maldives: passports by requirement

Do I need a visa for the Maldives?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States Visa on arrival –
United Kingdom Visa on arrival –
India Visa on arrival –
Philippines Visa on arrival –
Nigeria Visa on arrival –
Pakistan Visa on arrival –
Canada Visa on arrival –
Australia Visa on arrival –
China Visa-free 30 d
Germany Visa on arrival –

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 46/46
Asia 49/49
Africa 54/54
North America 23/23
South America 12/12
Oceania 14/14

Passports that can enter the Maldives visa-free

4 passports

Passports that get a visa on arrival in the Maldives

194 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit the Maldives?

It depends on your passport. 4 passports can enter the Maldives visa-free, 194 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 0 can apply for an e-Visa online and 0 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter the Maldives without a visa?

4 passports can enter the Maldives visa-free, including China, Guyana, Mongolia, Russia.

Holding a Maldives passport? See where the Maldives passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of the Maldives before you book.