Do Sri Lankan passport holders need a tourist visa for Maldives?

Visa-free (90 days). Maximum stay is 90 days. Apply: https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/

How much does a Maldives tourist visa cost?

Cost varies. Check the official source linked on this page for current fees.

How long does it take to get a Maldives tourist visa?

Processing time varies. Apply well in advance of your planned travel.

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Can a Sri Lankan traveller visit the Maldives?

Tourism visa requirements · See all destinations for Sri Lankan travellers

Most Sri Lankan travellers don't need a visa when heading to Maldives for tourism.

The route most travellers use is the Visa-free (90 days). Stays go up to 90 days per visit.

The paperwork is straightforward — approval is likely if your documents are in order.

Straight from imuga.immigration.gov.mv.

Visa-freeTourism

Visa-free (90 days)

Max stay: 90days
Processing: —
Fee: —

Apply on official siteimuga.immigration.gov.mv

Difficulty10/10·Realism10/10

Why? ▾

Difficulty

Quick paperwork

10/10

Quick to obtain, light documentation, fast turnaround.

Why this score?

—Visa-free entry — no advance authorisation needed

Approval realism

Approval is likely

10/10

Most applicants with the right paperwork get approved.

What drives this score?

—No visa needed — entry is granted at the border given valid documents

Step-by-step checklist

Your application checklist

1
Check your passport validity
60+ days before
Most countries require 6+ months of validity beyond your travel dates and at least one blank page. If it's close, renew before applying.
2
On the day of travel
day of travel
Carry: passport (printed visa if applicable), onward ticket, proof of accommodation, proof of funds, travel insurance. Border officers retain discretion regardless of visa status.

Show full requirements, fees, and source

Passport valid 6+ months

What you need

Valid passport
Onward / return ticket
Proof of accommodation may be requested at the border

View primary source (imuga.immigration.gov.mv) →

Sources & references

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Where this page's data came from

Visa-free (90 days)imuga.immigration.gov.mv

Your country's foreign-affairs ministry

Sri Lanka ETAeta.gov.lk

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Who needs a visa for Maldives?

Informational only. A valid visa permits entry subject to officer discretion at the border. Always verify with the destination's embassy or official source before travel, employment, or relocation.