Maldives Entry Requirements for UK Citizens

Entry requirements for UK citizens

Visa Free on Arrival applies to UK passport holders visiting Maldives. Your passport valid for at least 6 months beyond intended departure from maldives. The maximum permitted stay is 30 days (extendable to 90 days at Maldives Immigration).

Safety overview

Maldives has a safety score of 85 out of 100 in the DheeVoy safety database. This places it among the safer tourist destinations worldwide.

Safest areas in Maldives

• Male city centre
• North Male Atoll resort areas
• Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
• Ari Atoll
• South Male Atoll

Tourist scams to avoid in Maldives

• Very low crime rate — Maldives is among the world's safest tourist destinations
• Overpriced water sports at guesthouses on local islands — compare prices before booking
• Unofficial boat transfers between islands — use only resort or guesthouse arranged transfers
• Alcohol is only available at resort islands — transporting it to local islands is illegal

Best months to visit Maldives

The best months to visit are November, December, January, February, March, April.

Before you travel

Always verify entry requirements with the official UK government travel advisory and the Maldives embassy or consulate before booking. Visa rules and electronic travel authorisation requirements (such as ETIAS, ESTA, K-ETA and UK ETA) change frequently. No. UK passport holders receive a free 30-day visa on arrival in the Maldives. This is extendable to 90 days at Maldives Immigration. You must have a confirmed accommodation booking, a return ticket, and sufficient funds for your stay — these are checked at immigration. Note that Maldives is a Muslim country — alcohol is only available at licensed resort islands. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your departure date.