The core Maldives entry policy — a free 30-day visa on arrival for every nationality — has held steady for years and remains the standing rule. This page tracks changes on top of that baseline, rather than repeating the full policy explained in our visa & entry requirements guide.
2025: entry restriction for Israeli passport holders
Following a formal immigration law amendment, the Maldives does not currently admit holders of Israeli passports. This is the most significant recent change to entry policy and affects admission outright, not just visa terms — dual nationals should travel on an alternative passport where that applies to them.
Standing requirements, restated
- Passport with Machine Readable Zone, valid at least one month beyond departure (six months recommended as a safer margin).
- Confirmed onward/return ticket.
- Prepaid accommodation booking or proof of sufficient funds.
- IMUGA Traveller Declaration, filed online within 96 hours of travel.
How we'll keep this updated: as the site grows we're aiming to check and refresh this page at least monthly, and sooner if a change is reported. Immigration policy can shift with little public notice, so always cross-check directly with Maldives Immigration or your airline close to your travel date rather than relying on any single source.
Last verified: August 2026.