You don’t need to apply for a visa before traveling to the Maldives, as the visa is issued on arrival.

You don't have to have valid health insurance to travel to the Maldives. However, it is recommended that you purchase an appropriate medical travel insurance plan before traveling to the country to ensure that your trip is financially protected from any adverse events.

Take care of extended insurance to cover expenses related to outdoor activities or extreme sports (diving, snorkeling, surfing, etc.)

All passengers who are arriving and departing through airports and seaports must complete the traveler's declaration form within 96 hours prior to the flight time. 

Tourist visa

A tourist visa is issued free of charge for all nationalities upon arrival in the Maldives. Thus, a foreigner who is traveling to the Maldives as a tourist doesn’t need prior approval to obtain a visa. However, to obtain an immigration permit on arrival, a person must meet the basic entry requirements.

What are the requirements for obtaining a tourist visa?

To obtain a tourist visa, you must have:

• Passport or travel document with a validity period of at least 1 month

• Prepaid booking / hotel accommodation

• Availability of funds for the planned period of stay in the Maldives

• Confirmed round-trip tickets to the country of residence (doesn’t apply to holders of a valid residence permit).

• Traveler's declaration, which must be completed and submitted by all travelers traveling to the Maldives within 96 hours prior to the flight time

What is the maximum length of stay on a tourist visa?

The maximum number of days to stay is 30 days.

Upon arrival as a tourist, the visitor is not allowed to engage in any form of business, occupation, profession or paid work during their stay in the Maldives.

Tourists who are visiting friends, family, people traveling for the purpose of working in the media or for the purpose of doing business are advised to apply for sponsorship of their arrival (if possible) in order to facilitate the visa application process.

What are the additional requirements for a travel document?

If you arrive by air, most airlines indicate that your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry to the Maldives.

Can I extend my tourist visa to the Maldives?

Yes, you can extend your tourist visa to the Maldives upon arrival by contacting the Maldives Immigration Department in Male before the current visa expires.

To apply, you must submit a visa extension application form at the head office of the Immigration Service during official business hours. The Immigration Service will check whether you have the necessary financial resources to cover the extended period of stay.

If your current visa is 30 days long, you can get an extension for a maximum of 60 days, namely the total length of stay should not exceed 90 days.

How much does a visa extension cost?

The renewal fee is 750 Maldivian ruffians if the total number of days you spend (including the outgoing tourist visa) exceeds 30. if even with the extension you will be in the Maldives for less than 30 days, then you do not need to pay the fee.