# 🇲🇻 Maldives — visa routes

> Verified visa and immigration data for Maldives from VisaPassage.
> Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/maldives

10 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review.

## Short visits by passport

- **United States**: Visa on arrival · stays up to 30 days
- **United Kingdom**: Visa on arrival · stays up to 30 days
- **Germany**: Visa on arrival · stays up to 30 days
- **India**: Visa on arrival · stays up to 30 days
- **Canada**: Visa on arrival · stays up to 30 days
- **Australia**: Visa on arrival · stays up to 30 days

Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports.

## Visit

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Maldives Tourist Visa on Arrival | Visa on arrival · typically eligible | 30 days | $0 | — | 0 days |
| Maldives Tourist Visa Extension | Visa on arrival · typically eligible | 90 days | — | — | — |
| Maldives Transit (Visa on Arrival for Onward Travel) | Visa on arrival · typically eligible | 30 days | $0 | — | 0 days |
| Maldives Business Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | 90 days | — | — | — |
| Maldives Medical Treatment (Visa on Arrival) | Visa on arrival · typically eligible | 30 days | $0 | — | 0 days |

- **Maldives Tourist Visa on Arrival** — Key documents: Passport, Traveller Declaration (IMUGA), Onward or return ticket, Proof of accommodation, Proof of sufficient funds · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.mv
- **Maldives Tourist Visa Extension** — Key documents: Visa extension application, Passport, Local sponsor support, Proof of sufficient funds · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.mv
- **Maldives Transit (Visa on Arrival for Onward Travel)** — Key documents: Passport, Onward ticket, Traveller Declaration (IMUGA), Onward destination documents · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.mv
- **Maldives Business Visa** — Key documents: Passport copy, Recent photograph, Business Portal application · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.mv
- **Maldives Medical Treatment (Visa on Arrival)** — Key documents: Passport, Traveller Declaration (IMUGA), Proof of sufficient funds, Onward or return ticket · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.mv

## Study & Training

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Maldives Student Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |

- **Maldives Student Visa** — Key documents: Letter of acceptance, Passport, Proof of funds, Proof of accommodation, Passport-size photo · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.mv

## Work & Self-Employment

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Maldives Work Permit and Employment Quota | eVisa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |
| Maldives Work Visa (Work e-Visa) | eVisa · typically eligible | 365 days | — | — | — |

- **Maldives Work Permit and Employment Quota** — Key documents: Approved employment quota, Employment contract, Employer registration, Worker passport copy, Repatriation deposit, Expatriate medical insurance · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.mv
- **Maldives Work Visa (Work e-Visa)** — Key documents: Valid Work Permit, Recent photograph, Passport biodata page, Expatriate medical insurance, Medical check-up, eFaas account · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.mv

## Family & Origin

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Maldives Marriage / Resident Visa (Spouse of a Maldivian) | eVisa · typically eligible | — | MVR 0.50 | — | — |
| Maldives Dependent Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |

- **Maldives Marriage / Resident Visa (Spouse of a Maldivian)** — Key documents: Application form (IM23), Passport biodata copy, Marriage certificate, Spouse's ID card, Passport-size photo, Medical health screening, Health insurance · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.mv
- **Maldives Dependent Visa** — Key documents: Application form (IM23), Sponsorship Declaration, Passport copy, Passport-size photo, Proof of relationship, Medical report, Health insurance, Arrival stamp or last visa page · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.mv

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