Maldives
South Africa
South Africa visa for Maldivian citizens
Entry requirement
Maldivian citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
South African citizens travelling to the Maldives
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Travel advice for South Africa
- 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.
Maldivian citizens planning a trip to South Africa can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Maldivian citizens can stay in South Africa
Maldivian citizens may stay in South Africa for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Africa.
South Africa’s neighbours for Maldivian citizens
Zimbabwe, Eswatini, Botswana and Lesotho admit Maldivian citizens visa-free.
South African citizens travelling to the Maldives
The Maldives issues South African 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 South Africa?
Maldivian citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
How long can Maldivian citizens stay in South Africa?
Maldivian citizens can stay in South Africa for up to 30 days.
Do South African citizens need a visa for the Maldives?
The Maldives issues South African citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Maldivian citizens enter South Africa visa-free?
Yes, Maldivian citizens can enter South Africa without a visa and stay for up to 30 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.