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Country Guide > Indian Subcontinent > Maldives

Passport/Visa

	Passport Required?	Visa Required?	Return Ticket Required?
British	Yes	1	Yes
Australian	Yes	1	Yes
Canadian	Yes	1	Yes
USA	Yes	1	Yes
OtherEU	Yes	1	Yes
Japanese	Yes	1	Yes

Passports
Passport valid for the duration of stay required by all.

Visas
1. Tourist visas for 30 days will be issued on arrival only and are free of charge to all visitors in possession of valid travel documents.

Note
Foreign visitors who enter the Maldives must be in possession of return or onward tickets and sufficient funds to cover duration of stay.

Types of visa and cost
Tourist visas can be extended for a minimum of three months for a fee of Rf750 (£45).

Cost of Visa Conversion Table

£10	US$18
£20	US$36
£30	US$55
£40	US$73
£50	US$91
£60	US$109
£70	US$127
£80	US$146
£90	US$164
£100	US$182
£110	US$200
£120	US$218
£130	US$236
£140	US$255
£150	US$273

Validity
Three months to one year.

Application to
Visas are issued on arrival at the immigration desk at Maldives International Airport.

Application Requirements
(a) Valid passport and travel documents. (b) Fee. (c) Return or onward ticket. (d) Proof of sufficient funds to cover duration of stay.

Working days required
Visa extensions can be requested on arrival at Maldives International Airport, and will be issued immediately provided nationals are holding valid travel documents.