Bhutan
Maldives
Maldives visa for Bhutanese citizens
Entry requirement
Bhutanese citizens receive their visa for the Maldives at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Maldives visa?
Tourist Visa (granted on arrival)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 30 days on arrival; extendable by 60 days (90 days in total)
- Fee
- US$0
- Processing time
- Granted at the port of entry; extensions expected within 48 hours
All visa types for the Maldives
The Maldives’ official sources list no fee for the tourist visa; applications go through imuga.immigration.gov.mv. Processing time, as the Maldives states it: Granted at the port of entry; extensions expected within 48 hours. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 30 days on arrival; extendable by 60 days (90 days in total).
Maldivian citizens travelling to Bhutan
MaldivesBhutan Visa-free, 14 days Bhutan visa for citizens of the Maldives
Travel advice for the Maldives
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Bhutan to the Maldives, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the Maldives at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 6 October 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Maldives (updated 12 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Maldives (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Bhutanese citizens can stay in the Maldives
Bhutanese citizens may stay in the Maldives for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the Maldives.
How Bhutanese citizens apply
Bhutanese citizens receive the visa for the Maldives at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Maldivian citizens travelling to Bhutan
No visa is needed by Maldivian citizens for Bhutan, for stays of up to 14 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bhutanese citizens need a visa for the Maldives?
Bhutanese citizens receive their visa for the Maldives at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can Bhutanese citizens stay in the Maldives?
Bhutanese citizens can stay in the Maldives for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
How much does the Maldives tourist visa cost?
The Maldives’ official sources list no fee for the tourist visa.
Do Maldivian citizens need a visa for Bhutan?
No visa is needed by Maldivian citizens for Bhutan, for stays of up to 14 days.
Can Bhutanese citizens enter the Maldives visa-free?
No; Bhutanese citizens need a visa on arrival in the Maldives.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.