Effective from March 13th, 2022, PCR is not mandatory to enter the Maldives.
Free Tourist Visa on Arrival
No pre-arrival visa is required for tourists to Maldives. Up to thirty-day free visa is issued on arrival for all nationalities except Israeli passport holders. With the 3rd Amendment to Immigration Act 1/2007, effective from 15th April 2025 entry to the Maldives will not be granted on Israeli passports.
You must meet the following criteria:
・Traveller Declaration must be filled in and submitted by all travelers travelling to and from Maldives, within 96 hours prior to their travel. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA
・Should posses a valid machine readable passport with at least 1 months validity
・Have a valid ticket to continue the journey out of Maldives
・Have enough funds to cover the expenses for duration of the stay in Maldives. (US$100 + $50 dollars per day) or a confirmation of reservation in a Tourist Resort or a Hotel
Employment is strictly prohibited under this category.
Other visas
Permission to visit for other purposes, including employment, has to be obtained from the Maldives Immigration. Please refer to the Maldives Immigration website’s page for further details.
What Items are prohibited/restricted for import into Maldives
As a general rule, import of narcotics and psychotropic substances, pornographic material (including sex toys) such as books, magazines, films, videos, DVDs and software, religious materials offensive to Islam, live pigs and idols (for worship) are prohibited.
Most medication can be carried with you when travelling to the Maldives dependent upon presentation of valid medical prescriptions, and the amount you are carrying does not exceed your requirements for the duration of your stay in the Maldives.
For tobacco products, travelers on tourist visa are permitted to import limited quantities of tobacco products for personal use: The quantities and types of tobacco products eligible for duty exemption are as up to 200 cigarettes, or 25 cigars, or 250 grams of tobacco.
Quantities exceeding these limits will be retained by Maldives Customs for a maximum of 30 days. Tourists will be able to collect these items at the departure terminal of Velana International Airport (VIA) customs counter prior to their departure from Maldives.
As regulations are subject to change, it would be prudent to visit the Maldives Customs Service website prior to your departure via: https://www.customs.gov.mv/.
