Maldives
China
China visa for Maldivian citizens
Entry requirement
Maldivian citizens do not need a visa for China: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mv.china-embassy.gov.cn
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Chinese citizens travelling to the Maldives
ChinaMaldives Visa-free, 30 days Maldives visa for citizens of China
Travel advice for China
- 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.
Maldivian citizens planning a trip to China can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Maldivian citizens can stay in China
Maldivian citizens may stay in China for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to China.
China’s neighbours for Maldivian citizens
Bhutan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia and India admit Maldivian citizens visa-free. Afghanistan and North Korea require Maldivian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chinese citizens travelling to the Maldives
Chinese citizens do not need a visa for the Maldives: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between the Maldives and China.
Frequently asked questions
Do Maldivian citizens need a visa for China?
Maldivian citizens do not need a visa for China: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
How long can Maldivian citizens stay in China?
Maldivian citizens can stay in China for up to 30 days.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for the Maldives?
Chinese citizens do not need a visa for the Maldives: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Can Maldivian citizens enter China visa-free?
Yes, Maldivian citizens can enter China 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.