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Maldives visa for Turkish citizens
Entry requirement
The Maldives issues Turkish 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 31 October 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
- Work visa Maximum stay: As long as the work permit; renewals for a maximum of one year
- Family reunification visa Processing time: Sponsorship declarations are normally processed within five working days
- Tourist visa Maximum stay: Up to 30 days on arrival; extendable by 60 days (90 days in total)
- Business visa Maximum stay: Up to 90 days in total within a 12-month period (Meeting Visa: 14 days)
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 Turkey
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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 Turkey 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 Turkish citizens can stay in the Maldives
Turkish citizens may stay in the Maldives for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the Maldives.
How Turkish citizens apply
Turkish 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 Turkey
Maldivian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Turkey, valid for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Turkey and the Maldives.
Frequently asked questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for the Maldives?
The Maldives issues Turkish citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Turkish citizens stay in the Maldives?
Turkish 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 Turkey?
Maldivian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Turkey, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Turkish citizens enter the Maldives visa-free?
No; Turkish citizens need a visa on arrival in the Maldives.
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.