Maldives
Spain
Spain visa for Maldivian citizens
Entry requirement
Maldivian citizens need a visa for Spain, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Spain visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Spain visa?
Schengen visa (visado de estancia) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.
Spain’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Spain states it: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where Maldivian citizens apply for a visa for Spain
Spain has no embassy or consulate in Maldives on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Spain in New Delhi2,744 km
Prithviraj Road 12, 110011 New Delhi
Spain looks after the Maldives from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in New Delhi, India (2,744 km from Malé) as the responsible post. Which post accepts applications from residents of the Maldives is decided by Spain, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Spanish citizens travelling to the Maldives
SpainMaldives Visa on arrival Maldives visa for citizens of Spain
Travel advice for Spain
- 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 Spain, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Spain at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 31 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Spain (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Spain (updated 2 November 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Maldivian citizens can stay in Spain
How long Maldivian citizens may stay in Spain is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Maldivian citizens apply
Spain has no embassy or career consulate in the Maldives. Maldivian citizens apply through a mission of Spain accredited to the Maldives from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Spain for visas; the official visa portal of Spain names the right place.
Spain and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Spain lets Maldivian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Spain when it is the main destination of the trip.
Spain’s neighbours for Maldivian citizens
Morocco admits Maldivian citizens visa-free. Andorra, Portugal and France require Maldivian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Spanish citizens travelling to the Maldives
Spanish 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 Spain?
Maldivian citizens need a visa for Spain, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Spain in the Maldives?
No. Spain has no embassy in the Maldives. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in New Delhi, India for the Maldives.
How much does the Spain tourist visa cost?
Spain’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for the Maldives?
Spanish citizens receive their visa for the Maldives at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Maldivian citizens enter Spain visa-free?
No; Maldivian citizens need a visa for Spain 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.