All travellers
You will need the following to enter or travel through Maldives as a visitor. All travellers to the Maldives must fill in a Traveller Declaration Form within 96 hours of arrival/departure.
A PCR test is no longer required to enter Maldives.
If you’re fully vaccinated
Entry requirements for Maldives are the same for all travellers, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.
Proof of vaccination status
You can use the UK COVID Pass to demonstrate your vaccination record when entering the Maldives.
If you’re not fully vaccinated
Entry requirements for Maldives are the same for all travellers, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.
If you’ve had COVID-19 in the past year
Entry requirements for Maldives are the same for all travellers, regardless of whether you have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past year.
Children and young people
There are no specific requirements for children and young people.
Check your passport and travel documents before you travel
Check with your travel provider to make sure your passport and other travel documents meet their requirements.
Passport validity
If entering Maldives as a tourist, you will be granted a 30-day visa upon arrival and your passport must be valid for a minimum of one month. However, if arriving by air, most airlines state that your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of entry into the Maldives. Check with your transport provider or tour operator before travelling. You should ensure your passport has no damage or you may be stopped by Immigration, who examine passports carefully.
Visas
The visa on arrival service continues as normal for all tourist arrivals.
If you intend to work in Maldives, you will need to get a work permit before you arrive. You must also pay a security deposit to the Ministry of Finance. See the Maldives Immigration website for current rates.
For further information and advice on entry requirements you should contact the High Commission of the Republic of Maldives or the Department of Immigration and Emigration in Maldives.
Yellow fever vaccination certificate
Check whether you need a yellow fever certificate by visiting the National Travel Health Network and Centre’s TravelHealthPro website.