Maldives
Iran
Iran visa for Maldivian citizens
Entry requirement
Maldivian citizens receive their visa for Iran at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Iran visa?
Visa on arrival at Iranian international airports
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- As printed on the visa issued at the airport
- Processing time
- Apply online at least 2 days before travel; the visa is printed at the airport counter
Iran’s official site for the visa on arrival is evisatraveller.mfa.ir. Processing time, as Iran states it: Apply online at least 2 days before travel; the visa is printed at the airport counter. Longest stay on the visa on arrival: As printed on the visa issued at the airport.
Iranian citizens travelling to the Maldives
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Travel advice for Iran
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
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 Iran, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Iran at Level 4, do not travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Iran (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Iran (updated 29 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Maldivian citizens can stay in Iran
Maldivian citizens may stay in Iran for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Iran.
How Maldivian citizens apply
Maldivian citizens receive the visa for Iran at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Iran’s neighbours for Maldivian citizens
Pakistan admits Maldivian citizens visa-free. Turkmenistan and Afghanistan require Maldivian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Iranian citizens travelling to the Maldives
Iranian citizens receive their visa for the Maldives at the border; it covers up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between the Maldives and Iran.
Frequently asked questions
Do Maldivian citizens need a visa for Iran?
Maldivian citizens receive their visa for Iran at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can Maldivian citizens stay in Iran?
Maldivian citizens can stay in Iran for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for the Maldives?
Iranian citizens receive their visa for the Maldives at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Maldivian citizens enter Iran visa-free?
No; Maldivian citizens need a visa on arrival in Iran.
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.