Maldives
France
France visa for Maldivian citizens
Entry requirement
Maldivian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
For the tourist visa, France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where Maldivian citizens apply for a visa for France
France has no embassy or consulate in Maldives on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of France in Colombo767 km
Rosmead Place, Colombo 7
According to the official diplomatic lists used here, France covers the Maldives from its embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka (767 km from Malé). France sets which of its missions takes applications from the Maldives; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
French citizens travelling to the Maldives
FranceMaldives Visa on arrival Maldives visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- 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 the Maldives to France, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Maldivian citizens can stay in France
How long Maldivian citizens may stay in France is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Maldivian citizens apply
France has no embassy or career consulate in the Maldives. Maldivian citizens apply through a mission of France accredited to the Maldives from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents France for visas; the official visa portal of France names the right place.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets Maldivian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for Maldivian citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require Maldivian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to the Maldives
The Maldives issues French 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 France?
Maldivian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Is there an embassy of France in the Maldives?
No. France has no embassy in the Maldives. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka for the Maldives.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for the Maldives?
The Maldives issues French citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Maldivian citizens enter France visa-free?
No; Maldivian citizens need a visa for France 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.