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Entering Maldives via Velana International (MLE)

Everything you need to clear immigration at Velana International in Male. The rule depends on your passport - pick it below for the exact verdict, then check what Maldives requires before you fly.

Your passport

Before you fly to Maldives

Maldives Traveller Declaration - submit within the 96h before arrival - free on the official site
Official portal ↗

The verdict is your passport's entry status for the destination country, from VisaChecker's dataset (last snapshot re-checked against government sources, with dated corrections on top). Transit rules for connecting without entering can differ - always confirm on the official portal before you fly.

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FAQ - Velana International

Do I need a visa to enter Maldives at Velana International?

It depends on your nationality. Use the checker above: pick your passport to see whether entry to Maldives is visa-free, visa on arrival, e-visa, eTA or visa-required - decoded from the current dataset with the official source.

Is there a visa on arrival at Velana International?

Visa on arrival is set by Maldives per nationality, not by the airport. The checker above shows whether your passport gets visa on arrival for Maldives.

I have a layover at Velana International — do I need a visa?

If you stay airside (without crossing border control), many countries do not require a transit visa — but the rule is set by Maldives per nationality, and some passports need one even airside: check the official source linked above. If you plan to leave the airport during the layover, normal entry rules apply — pick your passport in the checker above.