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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.

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.

Emergency contacts: phone the number 102 to call an ambulance, 118 to call the fire department, and 119 to call the police.

For more information and tips on Maldives customs regulations, visit the official Customs Administration website:

https://www.customs.gov.mv/

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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