You do not need a visa for Maldives if you have an Iranian passport

No visa needed

Iranian citizens can enter Maldives without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Maldives?

No. Iranian citizens can enter Maldives without applying for a visa in advance.

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What Maldives may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 1+ month beyond intended stay
Return or onward flight ticket required
Confirmed resort or guesthouse booking
Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
Completed arrival card at immigration

Entry requirements for Iranian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Iranian passport holders entering Maldives as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Mandatory proof of accommodation
Travelers must have proof of accommodation during their stay in Maldives.
- This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Travelers with valid proof of sufficient funds to support their stay in Maldives.
Maldives Immigration Last checked 2026-07-23
Required
Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Maldives
Travelers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from Maldives.
- This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Nationals of Maldives; -Foreign nationals residing in Maldives.
Maldives Immigration Last checked 2026-07-23
Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 30 days from the time of entry
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Maldives. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 30 days after the traveler arrives in Maldives.
Maldives Immigration Last checked 2026-07-23
Recommended
Recommended vaccinations for Maldives
Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Routine vaccines including Measles. Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.
CDC - Maldives Last checked 2026-07-23
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Maldives
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Maldives.
Last checked 2026-07-23
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Maldives.
Last checked 2026-07-23