Get a Maldives Visa

Tourist Travel Requirements for a Maldives Visa for Australian Citizens

  1. Visa On Arrival

    A visa on arrival facility is available at this destination. The traveller must:

    • Hold a machine readable passport
    • Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
    • Hold proof of sufficient funds
    • Hold proof of onward/return airline tickets
    • Hold proof of a hotel reservation
    • Hold proof of a valid yellow fever certificate, if applicable
    • Hold documents showing proof of purpose of trip
    • Hold all documents required for the next destination
    • Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change

Business Travel Requirements for a Maldives Visa for Australian Citizens

  1. Visa On Arrival

    A visa on arrival facility is available at this destination. The traveller must:

    • Obtain a pre-approval from the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, visit the link here to apply
    • Hold a machine readable passport
    • Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
    • Hold proof of sufficient funds
    • Hold proof of onward/return airline tickets
    • Hold proof of a hotel reservation
    • Hold proof of a valid yellow fever certificate, if applicable
    • Hold documents showing proof of purpose of trip
    • Hold all documents required for the next destination
    • Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change

Maldives Visa FAQ

  1. When is the best time to apply for my Maldives visa?

    The best time to apply for your Maldives visa is 1-2 months before your travel date. However, if you are running short on time, we may be able to process your visa on a faster service at the Embassy’s discretion.

  2. Do I have to send you my passport to get a Maldives visa? Is it safe to send a passport?

    Yes. You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The Maldives visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa request cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application using our secure collection service.