Yes, a visa is required to travel from Switzerland to Maldives.
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Do I need a visa for Maldives from Switzerland?
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Swiss travellers receive their entry permit for the Maldives on arrival. You should, however, complete the online IMUGA declaration before departure.
Swiss nationals heading to the Maldives — Malé, the atolls and the beach resorts — are granted a tourist visa directly on arrival at the airport. Before boarding, travellers must fill in the official IMUGA declaration online. This electronic step speeds up the immigration process and helps you avoid the queues.
Do you need a visa?
Swiss citizens have no consular step to take at an embassy: the tourist permit is issued on arrival. You must, however, present the IMUGA traveller declaration, completed online in the days before your flight. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
How and where to apply
Complete the official declaration at imuga.immigration.gov.mv: enter your travel details, accommodation and stay dates, then receive an email confirmation. On arrival at Malé airport, the immigration officer stamps your tourist visa after checking your passport and supporting documents.
Documents and fees
Bring a Swiss passport valid for at least 6 months, a confirmed hotel or resort booking, a return ticket and proof of funds. Any applicable fee and the exact length of the permitted stay are set by the Maldivian authorities: check them on the official portal when you apply, as they can change over time.
Processing and tips
Fill in the IMUGA declaration within the window shown by the portal before your flight, and keep the confirmation on your phone. Make sure your accommodation is listed on the form, as immigration may ask for it. Also review health requirements, in particular a yellow-fever certificate if you are arriving from an at-risk country.
Common mistakes
Delays at the airport often come from an unfilled IMUGA declaration, a passport valid for under 6 months, or an incorrect accommodation address. Use only the official portal imuga.immigration.gov.mv and be wary of paid third-party sites that copy this free service.
Official sources
- IMUGA — portail officiel de l'immigration des Maldives
- Maldives Immigration
- Conseils aux voyageurs — DFAE (Suisse)
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.
Weather in Malé
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- Anglais
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- Police : 119
- Ambulance : 102
- Fire brigade : 118
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Maldives from Switzerland?▾
A visa on arrival is issued to travellers from Switzerland 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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