Apply Visa For Maldives
The Maldives, officially known as the Republic of Maldives is an island nation located in the Indian Ocean. The country is a popular getaway for its white sand beaches, clear waters and rich coral reefs. If you are planning to travel to this natural paradise, you must apply visa here before leaving to Maldives.
15th January 2019 is the last day to apply for the Maldives Family Visa. You can find out more about this visa here . Maldives culture is unique and it attracts a lot of tourists from all around the world. Most of them travel in a group and understand that it would be difficult for them to find a perfect accommodation for staying it. However, if you apply for the family visa you would have no problem in finding an accommodation.
Do I Need a Visa for Maldives?
No, you do not need a visa for the Maldives if you are travelling for tourism. Nationals of all countries can get a Maldives visa on arrival, free of charge, for stays of up to 30 days.
Additionally, Russian and Indian citizens can stay in the Maldives for up to 90 days without a visa.
How to Get a Maldives Visa on Arrival?
Everyone can get a Maldives visa on arrival as long as they have the following documents to present to the Immigration officers:
- A machine-readable passport (MRP)/passport with Machine Readable Zone (MRZ), which is valid for at least another 6 months
- Pre-paid accommodation in the Maldives (e.g. a hotel reservation)
- Proof of sufficient financial means to cover the entire stay in the Maldives
- A return-flight ticket to your home country or an onward-flight ticket
- A visa for your next destination (if required)
Note:
- You will not necessarily get a Maldives visa on arrival for 30 days, as it is up to the Immigration officers at the airport to decide for how long to allow you to enter.
- The Maldives visa on arrival is only a tourist visa – you are not allowed to work in the Maldives with this visa under any circumstances
- For any reasons other than tourism, you must have a sponsor in the Maldives to help with the visa application.
Can You Extend a Maldives Visa on Arrival?
Yes, you can extend your Maldives visa on arrival by applying to the Maldives Immigration in Male before your current visa expires. To apply, you have to submit a Visa Extension Application Form at the Immigration Head Office during official working hours. The Immigration will check whether you have the necessary financial means to cover the extended period of stay.
The maximum amount of time you are allowed to stay in the Maldives is 90 days. So, if your current visa is 30 days, you can receive a max 60-day extension.
The fee for extension is Rufiyaa 750 if the total amount of days you are spending (including those on the original tourist visa) is more than 30. If even with the extension, you will be in the Maldives for less than 30 days, then you do not need to pay a fee.