Maldives visa on arrival for citizens of Spain: conditions and fees 2026
A visa is required for the Maldives, and citizens of Spain can obtain it on arrival.
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Mandatory arrival form: Traveller Declaration (IMUGA). Within 96 hours before arrival. Free: beware of websites that charge for it.
Fill it in on the official website (imuga.immigration.gov.mv)
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On arrival
Our guide to the Maldives visa from Spain
Spanish travellers receive a tourist visa on arrival in the Maldives, but applying for the e-Visa online before departure is recommended to avoid queues at the airport.
A Spanish national travelling to the Maldives for tourism is granted entry on arrival, without visiting a consulate. The process runs through the official IMUGA immigration portal, where you complete a traveller declaration before landing. This guide covers the essentials; the exact fee should be confirmed on the official portal.
Do you need a visa?
Spanish citizens receive a tourist visa on arrival in the Maldives; no prior consular step is required. An e-Visa or e-VOA requested online before travel is nonetheless strongly advised to speed up the border crossing.
How much does a visa for the Maldives cost from Spain?
The official fee for a visa for the Maldives is not published in a source we can verify. Check the amount on the official portal before paying anything, third-party sites often add service fees on top.
What does a visa for the Maldives really cost?
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
What documents are required for a visa for the Maldives?
The exact list for the Maldives is not published in a source we can verify. Every short-stay tourist application is nonetheless built on the same core:
- Valid passport
- Completed application form
- Compliant passport photo
- Proof of accommodation
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
Treat this as the common core, not the official list, confirm it with the consular authorities of the Maldives before you apply.
Documents and fees
Have a passport valid for at least six months, proof of accommodation booking, and a return or onward ticket. Any applicable amount is not fixed here: check the IMUGA portal for the fees that apply. Also verify any health entry conditions with the official source.
How to apply for a visa for the Maldives from Spain
- 1Check before departure that your entry point actually issues the visa on arrival.
- 2Prepare the supporting documents and the fee, often required in cash.
- 3Complete the form at the dedicated counter after landing.
- 4Pay the fee and collect the sticker before immigration control.
How and where to apply
The application is made online on the official IMUGA portal of Maldives Immigration, usually in the days before your flight. There you complete the Traveller Declaration that feeds the entry authorisation. Otherwise, the visa is issued at the immigration counter on arrival.
Where do you apply for a visa for the Maldives from Spain?
A visa on arrival for the Maldives is issued at the border post itself, at a counter placed before immigration control.
- Not every crossing issues it. Confirm that your specific airport or land border does before you book.
- The counter is reached after landing and before immigration. Follow the visa signs rather than the exit.
- The fee is usually paid on the spot, sometimes in cash and in a specific currency. Card is not guaranteed.
You live in Spain on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Spain but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does a visa for the Maldives take?
A visa on arrival is issued at the counter of the entry point when you cross the border: there is no processing time to plan for before departure.
Processing and tips
Complete the IMUGA declaration online within the stated window before arrival to save time at the airport. Keep your accommodation and return-flight evidence within easy reach. Retain a digital and paper copy of the confirmation.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
The most frequent mistake is travelling on a passport with less than six months of validity remaining. Other pitfalls include failing to complete the IMUGA declaration in time, or being unable to show an accommodation booking or return ticket, both of which are often requested on entry.
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Other visa types for Maldives
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
- IMUGA: Maldives Immigration (Official)
- Maldives Immigration
- Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores (España): Recomendaciones de viaje
Guide generated automatically on July 22, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
Visa on arrival
Entry regime
Visa on arrival
Price
Free
Official websiteVerified
Business visa
Consular visa
Duration
90 days
Price
750 MVR
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Work visa
Work visa
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Price
750 MVR
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
Family Reunification
Family reunification
Duration
1 year
Price
800 MVR
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
Student visa
Student visa
Duration
Duration of programme
Processing time
20 business days
Official websiteVerified
Tips for extending your stay in the Maldives
- Check extension conditions with local authorities.
- Plan your stay according to visa requirements.
Example: If you want to extend your stay, it is best to contact Maldivian immigration for detailed information.
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