MaldivesItaly

Italy visa for Maldivian citizens

Visa required

Maldivian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambcolombo.esteri.it

Which Italy visa?

Schengen visa (type C) for tourism

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Fee
€90

All visa types for Italy

Italy’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Italian missions in the Maldives

Italy has 1 mission in the Maldives. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Malé.

Italy looks after the Maldives from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka (766 km from Malé) as the responsible post. Which post accepts applications from residents of the Maldives is decided by Italy, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Italian citizens travelling to the Maldives

ItalyMaldives Visa on arrival Maldives visa for citizens of Italy

Travel advice for Italy

  • 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 Italy, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 29 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Maldivian citizens can stay in Italy

How long Maldivian citizens may stay in Italy is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Maldivian citizens apply

Italy 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 Italy accredited to the Maldives from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Italy for visas; the official visa portal of Italy names the right place.

Italy and the Schengen area

A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Maldivian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.

Italy’s neighbours for Maldivian citizens

Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Maldivian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Italian citizens travelling to the Maldives

The Maldives issues Italian 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 Italy?

Maldivian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.

Is there an embassy of Italy in the Maldives?

No. Italy has no embassy in the Maldives, only honorary consulates in Malé. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka for the Maldives.

How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?

Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.

Do Italian citizens need a visa for the Maldives?

The Maldives issues Italian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Can Maldivian citizens enter Italy visa-free?

No; Maldivian citizens need a visa for Italy 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.