{"id":48307,"date":"2019-06-25T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-06-25T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tmp-blog.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/maldives-visa\/"},"modified":"2025-12-15T09:27:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T09:27:25","slug":"maldives-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/maldives-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Your Maldives Visa on Arrival!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Maldives: picture amazing beaches, a relaxed scene, and unforgettable experiences. Worried about a visa? One of the best things about the Maldives is that<\/span>, as a tourist, you can get your Maldives visa on arrival! This step-by-step guide will show you all you need to know to enter the country so that you\u2019ll soon be exploring the scenic Mal\u00e9<\/strong> and the many other atolls of this Asian nation.<\/p>\n

Nigerian passport holders will need to make sure they have a valid passport and a few required documents to get a Maldives visa on arrival<\/strong>. To avoid any hassles, read on to find out all you need to have with you to get your visa as soon as you arrive at the airport.<\/p>\n

Please note that this process is applicable to Nigerian passport holders.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Types of Maldives Visas<\/h2>\n

Tourist Visa<\/strong> – This Maldives visa is free on arrival and entitles you to stay in the Maldives up to 30 days.<\/p>\n

You do have the option to extend this visa for an additional 60 days, by downloading and completing this form<\/a> and submitting it to the Department of Immigration and Emigration. Make sure to apply at least two working days before the expiration of your tourist visa.<\/p>\n

Business Visa<\/strong> – This visa will allow you to remain in the Maldives for the purpose of conducting business or professional work for up to 90 days.<\/p>\n

Visa Fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n
The Tourist Visa: <\/strong><\/td>\nFree<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tourist Visa Extension:<\/strong><\/td>\n\u20a6 17,445.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Business Visa:<\/strong><\/td>\n\u20a6 17,457.58*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

*This is the initial processing fee and extension fee. If you’d like to stay in the Maldives for a longer period, visit Maldives Immigration to submit your application and pay the extension fee.<\/p>\n

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Image courtesy of @tsugumiyako<\/a> via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Maldives Visa Requirements<\/h2>\n

Upon arriving at Velana International Airport, head to Immigration, state the purpose of your visit and produce the documents mentioned below.<\/p>\n

In the casse of a business visa, you will need to produce your passport. By providing your proof of identity, your information should correspond with the documents submitted by your sponsor.<\/p>\n

For all visas:<\/p>\n