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Do citizens of United Kingdom need a visa for Maldives?

Here's the current entry rule for United Kingdom passport holders travelling to Maldives — plus how long you can stay, how to apply, and the official source.

Visa on arrival

You can get your visa on arrival.

How to get it

Get the visa at the border on arrival. Bring cash for the fee, a passport photo and your return ticket.

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Before you fly

Digital arrival card — Maldives Traveller Declaration

Required. Submit online within 96 h of arrival — free on the official site.

Apply on the official site

Passport & health

Passport validityMust be valid at least 1 months beyond your arrival date.
Yellow feverCertificate required if you arrive from a country with a risk of transmission.

UK Foreign Office · as of 2026-05-12

Country facts
CapitalMalé
CurrencyMaldivian Rufiyaa
LanguageDivehi
Dialing code+960
RegionAsia
Drives onthe left
The other way round

What Maldives passport holders need in order to enter United Kingdom.

Maldives United KingdomTravel authorisation (eTA)

Official entry requirements

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Frequently asked

Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa for Maldives?

Visa on arrival. You can get your visa on arrival.

How long can United Kingdom passport holders stay in Maldives?

For the exact stay length, visa validity and fee, check the official source below.

How do citizens of United Kingdom apply for Maldives?

Get the visa at the border on arrival. Bring cash for the fee, a passport photo and your return ticket.

How long must a passport be valid to enter Maldives?

Must be valid at least 1 months beyond your arrival date.

Do travellers need an arrival card for Maldives?

Maldives Traveller Declaration — Required. Submit online within 96 h of arrival — free on the official site.

Is a yellow fever certificate required for Maldives?

Certificate required if you arrive from a country with a risk of transmission.

How many countries can United Kingdom passport holders enter without a visa?

113 countries are visa-free for United Kingdom passport holders. The passport page lists every one of them.

Where else can United Kingdom passport holders go?

Other nationalities for Maldives

United StatesIndiaCanadaAustraliaNigeriaPhilippinesBosnia & HerzegovinaIrelandNew ZealandPakistan

Where else can United Kingdom passport holders go?

IndonesiaEgyptBahrainBangladeshBurundiCambodiaComorosDjiboutiEthiopiaGuinea-Bissau