Maldives Entry Requirements for US Citizens

Entry requirements for US citizens

Visa Free on Arrival applies to US 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

• North Male Atoll
• Baa Atoll
• Ari Atoll
• South Male Atoll
• Addu Atoll

Tourist scams to avoid in Maldives

• Overpriced water sports packages at smaller guesthouses — compare prices across multiple operators
• Unofficial speedboat transfers — use only resort-arranged or guesthouse-confirmed water taxis
• Currency exchange at Male airport at below-market rates — use bank ATMs in Male

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 US 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. US passport holders receive a free 30-day visa on arrival in the Maldives with no advance application required. You must have a confirmed hotel or resort booking, a return ticket, and sufficient funds. The stay is extendable to 90 days total at Maldives Immigration on the island of Male. Alcohol is only available at licensed resort islands — bringing it to local islands is prohibited under Maldivian law. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your departure date.