Maldives
Canada
Canada visa for Maldivian citizens
Entry requirement
Canada requires Maldivian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
Canada’s tourist visa costs CA$100 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Where Maldivian citizens apply for a visa for Canada
Canada has no embassy or consulate in Maldives on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- High Commission of Canada in Colombo765 km
No. 6, Srimath R. G. Senanayake Mawatha, Colombo 07
- Consulate General of Canada in Bengaluru1,078 km
Dr. Rajkumar Road 26/1, 560055 Bangalore
- Consulate of Canada in Karachi2,401 km
Beach Hotel Road Lalazar, 74000 Karachi
Canada looks after the Maldives from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka (765 km from Malé) as the responsible post. Measured from Malé, other Canadian embassies and consulates are closest in Bengaluru, India (1,078 km) and Karachi, Pakistan (2,401 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Maldives is decided by Canada, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Canadian citizens travelling to the Maldives
CanadaMaldives Visa on arrival Maldives visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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 the Maldives to Canada, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Maldivian citizens can stay in Canada
How long Maldivian citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Maldivian citizens apply
Canada has no embassy or career consulate in the Maldives. Maldivian citizens apply through a mission of Canada accredited to the Maldives from abroad; the official visa portal of Canada names the right place.
Canada’s neighbours for Maldivian citizens
The United States requires Maldivian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to the Maldives
The Maldives issues Canadian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Maldivian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Canada requires Maldivian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Canada in the Maldives?
No. Canada has no embassy in the Maldives. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka for the Maldives.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for the Maldives?
The Maldives issues Canadian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Maldivian citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Maldivian citizens need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.
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.