Maldives
Turkey
Turkey visa for Maldivian citizens
Entry requirement
Maldivian citizens receive their visa for Turkey at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Turkey visa?
Sticker visa for tourism and business visits (Turkish mission)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
- Processing time
- Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry.
Processing time, as Turkey states it: Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
Turkish citizens travelling to the Maldives
TurkeyMaldives Visa on arrival Maldives visa for citizens of Turkey
Travel advice for Turkey
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- 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 Turkey, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Turkey at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Turkey (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Turkey (updated 20 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Maldivian citizens can stay in Turkey
Maldivian citizens may stay in Turkey for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Turkey.
How Maldivian citizens apply
Maldivian citizens receive the visa for Turkey 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.
Turkey’s neighbours for Maldivian citizens
Greece and Bulgaria require Maldivian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Turkish citizens travelling to the Maldives
Turkish 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 Turkey.
Frequently asked questions
Do Maldivian citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Maldivian citizens receive their visa for Turkey at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
How long can Maldivian citizens stay in Turkey?
Maldivian citizens can stay in Turkey for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for the Maldives?
Turkish citizens receive their visa for the Maldives at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Maldivian citizens enter Turkey visa-free?
No; Maldivian citizens need a visa on arrival in Turkey.
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.