You do not need to apply for a visa before you travel to the Maldives on holiday.
All tourists, of all nationalities, can receive a 30 day visa free of charge on arrival in the Maldives.
To receive a tourist visa on arrival at Malé International Airport, you will need:
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- Should posses a valid passport with Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) and should have at least 1 month validity
- A return flight ticket, or a flight ticket to another destination, for departure within 30 days of arrival;
- Either confirmation of a hotel/resort booking, or evidence of sufficient funds to cover your expenses in Maldives (at least US$100 + US$50 per day demonstrated by cash or bank statement).