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Maldives Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| British | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EU | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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To enter the Maldives, a passport valid for six months is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Tourist visas for 30 days are issued on arrival only and are free of charge to all visitors in possession of a passport with at least one month validity.
Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the high commission/embassy for visa requirements for the Maldives.
Foreign visitors who enter the Maldives must be in possession of return or onward tickets and a minimum of US$100 and US$50 per person per day or have a confirmed hotel reservation for the intended period of stay in the Maldives.
You can extend tourist visas up to 90 days (including the initial 30 days granted on arrival) by applying to the immigration department.
Work visas are issued for up to 90 days and require a valid employment approval. An application has to be made to the immigration department.
Visitors have to have enough funds to cover the expenses for the duration of their stay (US$100 and US$50 per person per day).
Visa and passport information is updated regularly and is correct at the time of publishing. You should verify critical travel information independently with the relevant embassy before you travel.
You know whereEmbassies and tourist offices
British High Commission in Sri Lanka
There is no British High Commission in Maldives. The British High Commission in Sri Lanka is responsible for developing and maintaining relations between the United Kingdom and Maldives.
Permanent Mission of the Republic of Maldives to the United Nations in the USA
High Commission of the Republic of Maldives in the UK
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