Do I need a visa to visit the Maldives as a tourist?

Most nationalities do not need to apply for anything in advance. A free visa is issued automatically at the airport for stays of up to 30 days. A short list of nationalities (e.g. India, Pakistan, China, Russia) are visa-exempt and simply receive a passport stamp, and Israeli passport holders cannot enter at all.

Can I stay in the Maldives longer than 30 days?

Yes. The Department of Immigration and Emigration often approves stay extensions up to a total of 90 days, provided travellers can show sufficient funds and accommodation such as a resort, hotel stay, or local sponsor letter.

Can Israeli passport holders travel to the Maldives?

No. Under the Third Amendment to the Maldives Immigration Act, ratified in April 2025, the entry of individuals holding Israeli passports into the Maldives is expressly prohibited.

Is there a fee for the Maldives visa on arrival?

No. The 30-day visitor visa issued at the airport is free of charge for all eligible travellers.

How soon before my flight must I submit the Traveller Declaration?

The Traveller Declaration must be submitted within 96 hours before your flight's scheduled arrival time in the Maldives.

What is the Traveller Declaration and do I need to submit one?

All travellers, including tourists and visa holders, must submit the Traveller Declaration online via the government's IMUGA portal before travelling. There is no fee for this form.

Do I need a return or onward ticket to enter the Maldives?

Yes. Entry requirements include holding an onward or return ticket out of the Maldives, in addition to a valid passport and sufficient funds.

Do I need a yellow fever vaccination to enter the Maldives?

Only if you are arriving from, or have had a long transit/layover in, a country with risk of yellow fever virus transmission; the vaccine requirement applies to travellers 9 months and older in that situation.

How many blank passport pages do I need for the Maldives?

One blank page is required so that immigration can place the arrival entry stamp.

Is there a cash declaration requirement when entering the Maldives?

Travellers carrying more than $10,000 (or equivalent) into the Maldives must declare it at customs on entry; there is no declared maximum limit on exit.

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Maldives Visa for Emirati Citizens

To enter Maldives, Emirati citizens need: a valid passport · Visa on arrival · Traveller Declaration · n/a · n/a · Carte Jaune / International Certificate of Vaccination · Customs Declaration.

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Quick Facts

Maldives Visa — Key Facts for Emirati Citizens

Visa Required

Yes

Visa Type

On Arrival

Gov Fee

Max Stay

30 days

Processing

1 days

Passport Validity

6+ months

Blank Pages

1 pages

Entry Type

single

What You Need

Emirati citizens traveling to Maldives need

✓A valid United Arab Emirates passportValid 6 months after arrival · 1 blank page
✓Visa on arrivalwe prepare the paperwork the traveler shows on arrival
$Traveller DeclarationFrom $69 →
✓n/a
✓n/a
✓Carte Jaune / International Certificate of Vaccination
✓Customs Declaration

Available Visas

Maldives Visa Types for Emirati Citizens

Traveller Declaration IMUGA

✓ Most popular

$69

Entries: —Stay: 30 daysPurpose: —

⏱ Approved by Nov 2, 2026

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Overview

Maldives Visa for Emirati Citizens — What You Need to Know

Emirati citizens need a visa for Maldives. To enter Maldives you need: a valid passport, Visa on arrival, Traveller Declaration, n/a, n/a, Carte Jaune / International Certificate of Vaccination, Customs Declaration.

Visa Policy

Maldives Visa Policy for Emirati Citizens

Maldives's visa policy for Emirati citizens requires advance application before travel. The embassy visa process requires submission to the nearest Maldives consulate or embassy. The government fee of $0 is set by Maldives immigration authorities and is subject to change. PassportsAndVisas.com monitors policy updates daily and will notify you of any fee changes after your application is submitted.

Emirati citizens should apply for their Maldives visa at least 4 days before departure to allow time for processing and any document corrections. Rush processing is available for travelers with imminent departure dates. The Traveller Declaration IMUGA is issued, and the 30-day stay period begins on arrival.

Travel Context

Traveling to Maldives from United Arab Emirates — What to Know Before You Go

Planning a trip to Maldives from United Arab Emirates involves a few key logistics beyond the visa. Direct flights are available from major United Arab Emirates hubs to Maldives's main international airports, with flight times varying depending on your departure city. We recommend booking refundable tickets until your visa is approved — PassportsAndVisas.com's service fee is charged only after visa approval, so you are not committed financially before your visa is confirmed.

Passport preparation is the most important step. Your United Arab Emirates passport must have at least 6 months of validity remaining beyond your departure date from Maldives, and at least 1 blank pages for entry stamps. If your passport is expiring soon, PassportsAndVisas.com can expedite United Arab Emirates passport renewal — often faster than standard government processing times.

Once your Maldives visa is approved, you will receive a PDF confirmation by email. Print this document and carry it with your passport — some Maldives border officials require a physical copy, even for eVisas. Save a digital backup on your phone as well. Your visa details will also be linked to your passport number in Maldives's immigration database.

Application Guide

What Emirati Citizens Need Before Applying

Applying for a Maldives visa as a Emirati citizen through PassportsAndVisas.com takes 5–10 minutes online. You will need your United Arab Emirates passport (valid for 6+ months), a digital passport photo meeting Maldives's exact specifications, and your travel dates. Our system guides you through each field and flags potential errors before submission.

The most common reason Emirati citizens face Maldives visa rejection is passport photo non-compliance. Maldives requires a white background, the size shown on the government portal dimensions, taken within the last 6 months, with no glasses. Our proprietary photo-check system automatically validates your photo against Maldives's requirements before we submit — catching the errors that cause the majority of preventable rejections.

After submission, your application is reviewed by a Emirati-specialist on our team — someone familiar with the specific patterns that trigger scrutiny for United Arab Emirates passport holders. We submit to Maldives Immigration within 2 hours of receiving your complete file. You will receive email updates throughout the process, and your approved visa PDF will be delivered to your inbox — typically within 1 business days.

How It Works

How Emirati Citizens Get a Maldives Visa

Apply online in 5–10 min

Guided form with real-time photo and passport validation. Takes under 10 minutes.

We review your application

We catch errors specific to Emirati applications — photo specs, name matching, passport validity — before submission.

We submit for government processing

Submitted directly to Maldives Immigration. Email updates throughout. We handle any follow-up.

Get your Maldives visa

Approved eVisa PDF delivered to your inbox. Ready to travel.

Full Requirements — VIE Intelligence Engine

Everything Emirati Citizens Need to Know About Maldives Visas

All Maldives visa data for Emirati passport holders is updated daily from official government sources.

Maldives requires 4 documents for Emirati citizens. Our system validates all of these automatically before submission.

Avoid These Mistakes

Why Emirati Citizens Get Maldives Visa Rejections — And How We Prevent It

Our document review catches these before submission. Rejected due to our error? We resubmit at no charge.

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Passport expires within 6 months of entry

Airlines and Maldives immigration refuse entry. This is one of the most common preventable rejection reasons.

✓ We verify passport validity before submitting

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Details don't exactly match passport

A single character difference in name, DOB, or United Arab Emirates passport number causes rejection.

✓ We verify all fields match your passport scan

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Prior overstay or visa violation

Prior overstays are on record and may trigger automatic rejection. Tell us — we can advise Emirati applicants.

✓ We guide you through handling prior violations

Why Choose Us

Maldives Visa: Expert Help vs Applying Directly

You can apply on the government portal for free. Here's why 500,000+ travelers paid us instead.

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Never rejected for a preventable mistake

Most refusals come from a handful of fixable errors. We check every application before it is filed.

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Government portal monitored 24/7

Maldives's application system goes offline without warning. We watch it around the clock and submit the moment it returns.

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Get your whole family right first time

Inconsistencies between family applications are a top rejection trigger. We manage all applications together.

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Human help for complex cases

Prior overstay? Dual nationality? A specialist handles your Emirati case personally. Avg response under 2 hours.

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Questions & Answers

Maldives Visa FAQ for Emirati Citizens

Yes. Emirati passport holders need a visa to travel to Maldives. The options available are Traveller Declaration IMUGA. Applications are made through an embassy or consulate.

📋 Sources

PassportsAndVisas.com relies exclusively on official government sources for visa requirements. Our VIE Intelligence Engine cross-references multiple official sources daily.

▶Maldives Official Immigration Portal. (Web). Official government portal
▶U.S. Department of State — Maldives Travel Information. (Web). travel.state.gov
▶IATA Timatic — Visa & Health Requirements Database. (Web). iatatravelcentre.com

Other Passport Holders

Maldives visa requirements for other passport holders

Visa eligibility, fees and available visa types vary by passport. Choose your nationality for Maldives visa requirements specific to you.

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