United States
Maldives
Maldives visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
The Maldives issues US 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 · Confirm at us.mdvmission.gov.mv
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 the United States
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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.
US citizens planning a trip to the Maldives can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 US citizens can stay in the Maldives
US citizens may stay in the Maldives for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the Maldives.
How US citizens apply
US 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 the United States
Maldivian citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for the Maldives?
The Maldives issues US citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can US citizens stay in the Maldives?
US 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 the United States?
Maldivian citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Can US citizens enter the Maldives visa-free?
No; US 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.