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Necessary travel documents for Spaniards heading to the Maldives
Before departing for the Maldives, Spanish citizens need:
- Passport validity: ensure it’s valid for at least six months beyond the stay.
- Flight proof: confirmed onward or return ticket.
- Lodging arrangements: hotel booking or similar accommodation proof.
- Funds: approximately $100 per day is recommended.
- IMUGA form: complete and submit the traveler form within 96 hours of the flight.
Maldives visa and documentation needed for Spaniards
For Spaniards, a visa on arrival in the Maldives simplifies the process—no advance application needed.
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How Spaniards can apply for a Maldives visa on arrival?
For a Maldives visa on arrival, Spanish сitizens should:
1. Land at a Maldives airport and go to immigration.
2. Provide a passport with six months’ remaining validity.
3. Show travel proof like an onward or return ticket.
4. Present accommodation proof (hotel or guesthouse).
5. Complete the Traveller Declaration online through IMUGA within 96 hours of departure.
6. Receive a 30-day visa upon approval.
Fees and extension options
This visa is free for Spaniards and allows a 30-day stay. Extensions may be possible.
Documents Spanish nationals need for a Maldives visa on arrival
Arriving travelers will need:
- A passport valid for six months beyond arrival.
- Proof of onward travel.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Funds: around $100/day.
- Traveller Declaration through IMUGA before travel.
- Tip: get travel insurance, especially for outdoor sports.
How much does a trip to the Maldives cost for Spaniards?
Here’s a cost overview:
- Lodging: Guesthouses $25–$40, mid-range hotels $80–$200, luxury $250+.
- Food: Local $10, mid-range $15–$25, hotel dining varies.
- Transport: Ferries $0.70, inter-island $25–$120.
- Entertainment: Diving from $25, excursions around $40.
Daily: budget $60–$100, mid-range $150–$200, luxury $250+.
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Maldives’ hidden gems for Spaniards
- Ithaa Undersea Restaurant – An underwater dining experience.
- HP Reef – Known for beautiful corals.
- Cocoa Island – Ideal for a private getaway.
- Utheemu Island – A historic attraction.
- Fihalhohi Island – Snorkeling opportunities with diverse marine life.
Maldives tourist visa extension: is it possible?
Yes, tourists may extend their Maldives visa by contacting the Immigration Department in Male before the visa expiry date.
Apply at the Immigration Service head office, where they will verify your financial means.
You may extend a 30-day visa up to 60 additional days, allowing a total stay of 90 days.
Fees for extension
The fee is 750 ruffians if the stay exceeds 30 days. There’s no charge if the extended stay is under 30 days.
Transit travel is not provided.
If you are planning to travel to the Maldives with your pet, be sure to check the entry requirements. Check with your potential employer (if you work in the hospitality industry) or future landlord about the possibility of bringing and maintaining your pet.
Requirements for entry with pets
The import of dogs to the Maldives is prohibited.
To import a cat or other domestic animals (birds, rodents, fish, etc.) into the country, you must have:
microchip
rabies vaccination
at least 30 days before entry
health certificate
your pet must travel with a completed health certificate issued by the relevant government agency in your country of origin. Import permission or other special documentation is not required.
There are no special veterinary services for pets in the country, which can make things more difficult for you and your pet. While you can find individual veterinarians, most of them tend to specialize in farm animals rather than domestic ones. However, there are pet clinics in Sri Lanka that provide veterinary services for the Maldives.
For more information and tips on Maldives customs regulations, visit the official Customs Administration website:
If you plan to drive in the Maldives, you will need to have an international driver's license (IDP - International Drivers Permit) and a local valid national driver's license. Your national driver's license itself will not be valid for car rental and driving in the Maldives, as the IDP is a mandatory document in the Maldives.
How do I get a local driver's license?
To apply for a local driver's license in the Maldives you must provide:
Completed application form
Photo with the size of the passport
Original and copy of the Visa work card
Foreign driver's license (both copy and original)
Passport (both copy and original)
Letter of authenticity of the license card from the Issuing Authority/government.
To rent a car, you need a minimum driver experience of at least 12 months. The minimum age is 21 years.
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