Maldives
Germany
Germany visa for Maldivian citizens
Entry requirement
Maldivian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Germany visa?
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 the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Germany’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
German missions in the Maldives
Germany has 1 mission in the Maldives. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Malé.
German citizens travelling to the Maldives
GermanyMaldives Visa on arrival Maldives visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from the Maldives to Germany, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Maldivian citizens can stay in Germany
How long Maldivian citizens may stay in Germany is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Maldivian citizens apply
Germany has no embassy or career consulate in the Maldives, and its honorary consulate in Malé normally does not issue visas. Maldivian citizens apply through a mission of Germany accredited to the Maldives from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Germany for visas; the official visa portal of Germany names the right place.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets Maldivian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for Maldivian citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require Maldivian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to the Maldives
German citizens receive their visa for the Maldives at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Maldivian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Maldivian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Germany in the Maldives?
No. Germany has no embassy in the Maldives, only honorary consulates in Malé.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for the Maldives?
German citizens receive their visa for the Maldives at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Maldivian citizens enter Germany visa-free?
No; Maldivian citizens need a visa for Germany 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.