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Maldives visa for Thai citizens
Entry requirement
The Maldives issues Thai citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Maldives visa?
Tourist Visa (granted on arrival)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 30 days on arrival; extendable by 60 days (90 days in total)
- Fee
- US$0
- Processing time
- Granted at the port of entry; extensions expected within 48 hours
All visa types for the Maldives
The Maldives’ official sources list no fee for the tourist visa; applications go through imuga.immigration.gov.mv. Processing time, as the Maldives states it: Granted at the port of entry; extensions expected within 48 hours. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 30 days on arrival; extendable by 60 days (90 days in total).
Maldivian citizens travelling to Thailand
MaldivesThailand Visa-free, 60 days Thailand visa for citizens of the Maldives
Travel advice for the Maldives
- 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 Thailand to the Maldives, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the Maldives at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 6 October 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Maldives (updated 12 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Maldives (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Thai citizens can stay in the Maldives
Thai citizens may stay in the Maldives for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the Maldives.
How Thai citizens apply
Thai citizens receive the visa for the Maldives 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.
Maldivian citizens travelling to Thailand
Maldivian citizens do not need a visa for Thailand: stays of up to 60 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Thai citizens need a visa for the Maldives?
The Maldives issues Thai citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Thai citizens stay in the Maldives?
Thai citizens can stay in the Maldives for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
How much does the Maldives tourist visa cost?
The Maldives’ official sources list no fee for the tourist visa.
Do Maldivian citizens need a visa for Thailand?
Maldivian citizens do not need a visa for Thailand: stays of up to 60 days are visa-free.
Can Thai citizens enter the Maldives visa-free?
No; Thai citizens need a visa on arrival in the Maldives.
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.