Malaysia passport → Maldives

Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for the Maldives?

Visa-free entry90 days

Malaysian passport holders can visit the Maldives without a visa for up to 90 days.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as visa on arrival (30 days).

What this means for your trip

Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.

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Maldives at a glance

Capital: Malé
Currency: Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR)
Languages: Maldivian
Calling code: +960
Region: Southern Asia

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Maldives for other passports

MalaysiaVisa-free90 days
IndiaVisa-free90 days
United StatesVisa on arrival30 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival30 days
PakistanVisa on arrival30 days
BangladeshVisa on arrival30 days
Sri LankaVisa-free90 days
NepalVisa on arrival30 days
NigeriaVisa on arrival30 days
PhilippinesVisa on arrival30 days

Nearby in Southern Asia for Malaysian passport holders

IranVisa-free14 days
BangladeshVisa on arrival30 days
NepalVisa on arrival90 days
Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
AfghanistaneVisa
BhutaneVisa
IndiaeVisa30 days
PakistaneVisa30 days

Common questions

Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for the Maldives?

Malaysian passport holders can visit the Maldives without a visa for up to 90 days.

How long can Malaysian citizens stay in the Maldives?

Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can Malaysian citizens get a visa on arrival in the Maldives?

You do not need one: entry is visa-free.

How many countries can Malaysian citizens visit without a visa?

161 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Malaysia passport ranks #3 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.