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Maldives Visa for Singapore Citizens 2026

Visa on Arrival

Singapore citizens are eligible for a 30-day visa on arrival for tourism in the Maldives at Velana International Airport; no pre-arrival visa application is required, and extensions may be requested through the Maldives Department of Immigration.

Guide last updated September 5, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport validity: Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.
  • Specific forms: No pre-arrival visa form is required; an Immigration Arrival Card may be completed on arrival.
  • Financial proof: There is no fixed minimum amount, but you may be asked to show funds to cover your stay. If requested, provide recent bank statements (last 3 months) or equivalent proof.
  • Accommodation and return ticket: Confirmed hotel reservation or address in the Maldives and a return/onward ticket.
  • Photo spec: No separate visa photo is required for the visa on arrival; ensure your passport photo is current if requested by immigration.
  • Biometrics: No pre-submission biometrics for visa on arrival; you may be photographed at immigration if required.
  • Travel health insurance: Not mandatory, but strongly recommended.

Visa types

  • Tourist visa on arrival (official name: Tourist Visa on Arrival): Validity 30 days; max stay 30 days; single entry; approximate fee 0 USD (visa on arrival is free).
  • Extensions: Extensions may be requested through the Maldives Department of Immigration for additional stays (typical extension terms apply). Approximate extension fee: USD 50 per additional 30-day period; maximum total stay commonly up to 90 days, subject to DoI approval.

Visa on arrival

  • How to apply online: Not applicable for visa on arrival.
  • How to apply at the port of entry: Arrive at Velana International Airport (MLE); proceed to the immigration counters with your passport, hotel confirmation, and return/onward ticket; the officer will stamp a 30-day visa on arrival if you meet the entry conditions.
  • Fees and currencies: Visa on arrival is free; if extension fees apply later, they are payable in USD (or local currency where accepted).
  • Which ports: Velana International Airport (MLE) is the primary port of entry for visa on arrival; other entry points do not routinely issue the visa on arrival.
  • Queue tips: Have documents ready (passport, hotel booking, return ticket); join the shorter queue if possible and follow officer instructions.

Fees & processing time

  • Visa fee: 0 USD for the initial 30-day on-arrival visa.
  • Extension fees: USD 50 per 30-day extension (subject to DoI approval); total stay sometimes extended up to 90 days with multiple extensions.
  • VFS/BLS service fees: Not applicable for Maldives visa on arrival.
  • Total cost estimate: For a 30-day stay, 0 USD; for a 60-day stay (one extension), approx. 50 USD; for a 90-day stay (two extensions), approx. 100 USD.
  • Standard processing time: Visa on arrival is granted at the airport on entry; no pre-approval processing time.
  • Express/priority options: Not available for visa on arrival.

Tips for Singapore travelers

  • How far in advance to travel: No pre-arrival visa is required, but ensure your passport validity and travel documents are in order before travel.
  • Common rejection reasons for Singapore applicants specifically: Inadequate evidence of onward travel or accommodation, insufficient funds when asked, passport validity less than 6 months, or discrepancies between hotel bookings and travel plans.
  • VFS/BLS vs direct embassy application: For Maldives visa on arrival, you do not need a third-party visa processing service; proceed at the airport. Extensions are handled by the Maldives Department of Immigration in Male’.
  • Travel advisories or bilateral notes: Check the Maldives Immigration portal (https://immigration.gov.mv/) and Singapore MFA for any current travel advisories or entry requirements before departure.
  • Extension options inside Maldives: Extensions are possible at the Department of Immigration in Male’; apply before your current visa expires, bring your passport, a completed extension form, photos if required, and the extension fee (USD 50 per 30-day period).
  • Practical reminder: Ensure you have accommodation details, return tickets, and sufficient funds; follow local laws and keep documents accessible during transit.

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.