Yes, a visa is required to travel from Brazil to Maldives.
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Do I need a visa for Maldives from Brazil?
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Brazilian travellers receive their tourist visa on arrival in the Maldives; it is issued free of charge at entry for a tourist stay. An advance online declaration via the IMUGA portal is nonetheless mandatory.
From Brazil, entry to the Maldives relies on a visa on arrival, combined with an online formality. Before boarding, every traveller must complete the IMUGA declaration; the tourist visa is then granted at the airport. The passport must stay valid for at least six months.
Do you need a visa?
Brazilian nationals do not need a prior consular visa: a tourist visa is issued on arrival in the Maldives. You must, however, complete the online travel declaration beforehand, which is a condition for both boarding and entry.
How and where to apply
The visa itself is obtained at the immigration counter on arrival. Before leaving Brazil, complete the IMUGA declaration on the official portal imuga.immigration.gov.mv, within the allowed window before your flight. An online e-Visa / e-VOA may also be recommended to speed up processing.
Documents and fees
Prepare a passport valid for at least six months, a return ticket, a confirmed accommodation booking and sufficient funds. The tourist visa on arrival is in principle free; for any possible fee tied to an e-VOA or online service, refer to the official portal.
Processing and tips
Complete the IMUGA declaration within the required window before arrival (a close-to-travel formality) and keep the confirmation. Have your hotel or resort booking handy, as it is often checked at entry. Anticipate airport queues by preparing your documents.
Common mistakes
Common errors: skipping the IMUGA declaration on the assumption that visa-on-arrival is enough, presenting a passport with insufficient validity, or lacking a confirmed accommodation booking. Verify the exact conditions and any fee on the official portal before departure.
Official sources
- IMUGA — portail officiel de l'immigration des Maldives
- Maldives Immigration
- Visit Maldives (office de tourisme officiel)
Information verified on July 8, 2026.
Essential Maldives information
The Maldives is an archipelagic state in the Indian Ocean consisting of 26 atolls and over 1,000 coral islands. It is an Islamic republic heavily reliant on tourism and fishing. Threatened by rising sea levels, the country works to preserve its islands.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Maldives from Brazil?▾
A visa on arrival is issued to travellers from Brazil directly at the Maldives border (allowed duration: 90 days).
How long can you stay in Maldives?▾
The tourist visa allows a stay of 90 days.
What other visa types exist for Maldives?▾
Depending on the purpose of stay, Maldives offers among others: Work visa, Student visa, Business visa, Family Reunification.
Data verified on 23/07/2026
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