Maldives
Russia
Russia visa for Maldivian citizens
Entry requirement
Russia admits Maldivian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Russian citizens travelling to the Maldives
RussiaMaldives Visa-free, 90 days Maldives visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- 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.
Maldivian citizens planning a trip to Russia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Maldivian citizens can stay in Russia
Maldivian citizens may stay in Russia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Russia.
Russia’s neighbours for Maldivian citizens
China, Kazakhstan and Mongolia admit Maldivian citizens visa-free. Belarus, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Norway and North Korea require Maldivian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to the Maldives
No visa is needed by Russian citizens for the Maldives, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between the Maldives and Russia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Maldivian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Russia admits Maldivian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Maldivian citizens stay in Russia?
Maldivian citizens can stay in Russia for up to 90 days.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for the Maldives?
No visa is needed by Russian citizens for the Maldives, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Maldivian citizens enter Russia visa-free?
Yes, Maldivian citizens can enter Russia without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.