United Kingdom passport → Maldives

Do British citizens need a visa for the Maldives?

Visa on arrival30 days

British passport holders can get a visa on arrival in the Maldives for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

Apply on the official site: immigration.gov.mv

What this means for your trip

Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.

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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

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 British passport holders

BangladeshVisa on arrival30 days
NepalVisa on arrival90 days
Sri LankaeTA30 days
AfghanistaneVisa
BhutaneVisa
IndiaeVisa30 days
PakistaneVisa30 days
IranVisa required

Common questions

Do British citizens need a visa for the Maldives?

British passport holders can get a visa on arrival in the Maldives for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

How long can British citizens stay in the Maldives?

Up to 30 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

How many countries can British citizens visit without a visa?

156 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The United Kingdom passport ranks #8 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.