Okay, so I wanted to share my experience with getting a Maldives visa online. It wasn’t too bad, but there were a few things I learned along the way.
First off, I started by doing some digging online. Turns out, for most folks, getting a tourist visa for the Maldives is pretty straightforward. They grant it on arrival for most nationalities, which is cool. No need to apply in advance or anything like that.
So, I double-checked the official website, just to be sure. It confirmed what I had read – no visa required before arrival, just show up and they’ll sort you out.

When I landed at the airport, I headed straight to the immigration counter. I made sure to have my passport ready, along with a return ticket and proof of where I’d be staying. They glanced at my documents, asked a few basic questions, and stamped my passport. Boom, visa granted! Just like that.
Now, I did hear about something called a “Business Visa” for people going there for work. It’s a multiple-entry thing, but that wasn’t relevant to me. I was just going for a holiday.
There are a couple of countries whose citizens don’t even need a visa to enter the Maldives. Lucky them!
I also stumbled upon some websites offering to handle the visa process for you, but honestly, it seemed unnecessary in my case. But hey, if you want to be extra sure, there is the option.
Oh, and I noticed a mention of some places like the British Indian Ocean Territory, Oman, and Somalia being on a “sticker visa” list for Maldivian passport holders. Not sure what that’s about, but it didn’t affect me.
So yeah, that’s pretty much it. Getting a tourist visa for the Maldives was a breeze. Just follow the rules, have your documents in order, and you’ll be good to go. Enjoy your trip!