✓Verified against manual check · 7 May 2026
Document Checklist
4 required · 1 recommended✓
Valid Passport
6 months validity from arrival date.
REQ.
✓
Return Flight Ticket
Departure within 30 days.
REQ.
✓
Resort/Guesthouse Booking
All accommodation must be pre-booked. Maldives immigration requires proof.
REQ.
✓
Digital Arrival Card (IMUGA)
Mandatory — complete online before travel at imuga.immigration.gov.mv. Free. Required by Maldives Immigration.
REQ.
Recommended
+
Sufficient Funds
$100/day recommended. Credit card with sufficient limit accepted.
Important Notes
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Free visa on arrival. Complete the mandatory Digital Arrival Card (IMUGA) at imuga.immigration.gov.mv before flying — this is required, not optional.
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Resort booking is essentially mandatory — Maldives has very limited public island accommodation
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Budget option: stay on local islands (Maafushi, Dhiffushi) — 10x cheaper than overwater resorts
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Green Tax ($6/night at resorts) is collected by the resort, not immigration
Additional Fees
Green Tax
USD $6/night for resorts, $3/night for guesthouses. Paid at resort.
₹504
Verified Sources
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Maldives Immigration · Verified 2026-05-08