China
Maldives
Maldives visa for Chinese citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Chinese citizens for the Maldives, for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Maldivian citizens travelling to China
MaldivesChina Visa-free, 30 days China 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.
Chinese citizens planning a trip to the Maldives can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Chinese citizens can stay in the Maldives
Chinese citizens may stay in the Maldives for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the Maldives.
Maldivian citizens travelling to China
China admits Maldivian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between China and the Maldives.
Frequently asked questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for the Maldives?
No visa is needed by Chinese citizens for the Maldives, for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Chinese citizens stay in the Maldives?
Chinese citizens can stay in the Maldives for up to 30 days.
Do Maldivian citizens need a visa for China?
China admits Maldivian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Chinese citizens enter the Maldives visa-free?
Yes, Chinese citizens can enter the Maldives without a visa and stay for up to 30 days.
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.