Rules of entry to the Maldives for Ukrainians

Traveler's declaration

The Maldives has introduced the so-called electronic “Traveller Declaration”, which must be submitted electronically to the Maldives Migration Service 96 hours before arrival in the Maldives. You can fill out and submit the relevant declaration on the official website of the Migration Service by following the following link. The declaration is filled out for each tourist. After filling out the declaration, you will receive a QR code that you must print or save on your phone. Present it at passport control.

What documents are required?

• Be sure to have printed copies of the following: a voucher with confirmed accommodation, confirmed round-trip airline tickets, and a health insurance policy.
  
• Make sure your passport is valid. Your passport must have at least two blank pages for entry stamps.
  
  

Upon arrival

Upon arrival, you will be provided with a free 30-day visa known as a “tourist visa”.
This visa allows you to stay in the Maldives for up to 30 days for tourism, recreation and leisure purposes.

To obtain a visa upon arrival, you should confirm your reservation in one of the officially registered resorts of the aforementioned island state.

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Can I extend my tourist visa to the Maldives?

Yes, you can extend your tourist visa to the Maldives upon arrival by applying to the Maldives Immigration Department in Male before the expiration of your current visa.

To apply, you must submit a visa extension application form at the main immigration office during official business hours. The Immigration Service will check whether you have the necessary financial means to cover the extended period of stay.

If your current visa is 30 days, you can get an extension for a maximum of 60 days, i.e. the total period of stay should not exceed 90 days.

To travel to the Maldives, please prepare the following documents:

• Passport or travel document with a validity of at least 1 month
  
• Prepaid hotel/accommodation reservation
  
• Availability of funds for the planned period of stay in the Maldives
  
• Confirmed round-trip tickets to the country of residence
  
• Traveler's Declaration, which must be completed and submitted by all travelers traveling to the Maldives within 96 hours before departure
  
  

How much money do you need to have to cross the border?

The Maldives does not set a minimum amount of funds for entry, but border guards may ask you to confirm your financial security for the duration of your stay. Tourists are usually advised to have approximately $100–150 per day. Cash in excess of $10,000 or its equivalent must be declared upon entry into the country.

What to do if your foreign passport is about to expire

As of October 29, 2025, Ukraine has abolished the military rule that allowed foreign passports to be extended and information about children to be added to them.

Now, a valid biometric passport is required to travel abroad.

If your document has been extended or information about children has been added to it, you must apply for a new foreign passport.

Where to get a new passport

• In Ukraine: at the State Migration Service, Administrative Service Centers, or branches of the State Enterprise “Document.”
• Abroad: at Ukrainian embassies or consulates, as well as at branches of the State Enterprise ‘Document’ if they operate in your country.

If you are abroad and have an “extended” passport

If border guards do not let you leave or enter the country with an “extended” document, contact the nearest Ukrainian embassy or consulate.

There you can apply for an identity card for return to Ukraine (“white passport”).

It is issued on the day of application — free of charge for children under 16 and for a consular fee for adults.

☝🏻 Important!
When traveling to the Maldives, you must be vigilant and take care of your life and health. Remember that a reliable insurance policy is the key to your confidence while traveling. Don't risk your own finances and health, choose insurance with a guaranteed payout and let your trip leave only pleasant memories :)

The police emergency number in the Maldives is 119. It is important to note that emergency response services in the Maldives may vary and additional contact numbers may be available locally for medical emergencies or fires.

There is no transit fare.