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Maldives grants a free visa on arrival for 30 days to all citizens unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries. [1]
Citizens of the following countries can enter the Maldives without a visa:
90 days 30 days |
All visitors to Maldives must:
Maldives has signed visa exemption agreements with the following countries, but they have not yet entered into force:
| Country | Passports | Agreement signed on |
|---|---|---|
 Ghana | All | 14 March 2023 |
 Burundi | All | 26 April 2023 |
 Rwanda | All | 5 May 2023 |
 Serbia | Diplomatic, official | 8 May 2023 |
 Gambia | All | 11 June 2023 |
 Japan | Diplomatic, official | 29 July 2023 |
 São Tomé and Príncipe | All | 19 September 2023 |
 Honduras | All | 19 September 2023 |
 Togo | All | 19 September 2023 |
 Andorra | All | 20 September 2023 |
 Guyana | All | 22 September 2023 |
 Albania | Diplomatic, official [9] | 2024 |
Most visitors arriving to the Maldives were from the following countries of nationality: [10] [11]
| Country | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 China | 284,029 | 283,116 | 306,905 | 324,326 | 359,514 |
 India | 166,030 | 90,474 | 83,019 | 66,955 | 52,368 |
 Italy | 136,343 | 105,297 | 88,867 | 71,202 | 65,616 |
 Germany | 131,561 | 117,532 | 112,109 | 106,381 | 105,132 |
 United Kingdom | 126,199 | 114,602 | 103,977 | 101,843 | 92,775 |
 Russia | 83,369 | 70,935 | 61,931 | 46,522 | 44,323 |
 France | 59,738 | 50,476 | 42,365 | 40,487 | 42,024 |
 United States | 54,474 | 42,901 | 39,180 | 32,589 | 29,308 |
| Japan | 44,251 | 42,304 | 41,133 | 39,894 | 39,244 |
 Australia | 39,928 | 37,254 | 27,360 | - | - |
| Total | 1,702,887 | 1,484,274 | 1,389,542 | 1,286,135 | 1,234,248 |
Visitors to Mongolia must obtain a visa from one of the Mongolian diplomatic missions unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries, or citizens who may obtain a visa on arrival, or citizens eligible for an e-Visa.
Visa requirements for Hungarian citizens are administrative entry restrictions imposed on citizens of Hungary by the authorities of other states.
Visa requirements for Albanian citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other nations placed on citizens of Albania.
Visa requirements for Croatian citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Croatia.
Visa requirements for Emirati citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Visa requirements for Chinese citizens are administrative entry restrictions imposed on citizens of China by the authorities of other states.
Visa requirements for Malaysian citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Malaysia.
Visa requirements for Belgian citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Belgium.
Visa requirements for Australian passport holders are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Australia entering with an Australian passport.
Visa requirements for Czech citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of the Czech Republic.
Visa requirements for Singapore citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states which are imposed on citizens of Singapore.
Visa requirements for Chinese citizens of Hong Kong are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on holders of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passports.
Visa requirements for Luxembourg citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Luxembourg.
Visa requirements for Swiss citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Switzerland.
Visa requirements for Norwegian citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Norway.
The visa policy of Malaysia consists of the requirements for foreign nationals to travel to, enter, and remain in Malaysia. Most visitors to Malaysia are granted visa-free entry for a period of 90, 30, or 14 days respectively.
Visa requirements for Maldivian citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of the Maldives.
Visa requirements for Cape Verdean citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Cape Verde. As of 24 January 2024, Cape Verdean citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 69 countries and territories, ranking the Cape Verdean passport 73rd in terms of travel freedom according to the Henley Passport Index.
Visa requirements for Liechtenstein citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Liechtenstein. As of March 2023, Liechtenstein citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 180 countries and territories, ranking the Liechtenstein passport 12th in terms of travel freedom overall, and the lowest of the EFTA member states, according to the Henley Passport Index.
Visitors to Honduras must obtain a visa from one of the Honduran diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 3 months.
