Yes, a visa is required to travel from Japan to Maldives.
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Do I need a visa for Maldives from Japan?
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Japanese nationals do not need a visa in advance: a tourist visa is issued free on arrival in the Maldives. You must, however, complete the IMUGA traveller declaration online before travel.
For a stay in the atolls and resorts of the Maldives, Japanese travellers benefit from a visa on arrival granted to all nationalities. No embassy visit is required. The only prior formality is the electronic IMUGA traveller declaration, completed in the days before arrival and before departure.
Do you need a visa?
No visa to obtain in advance: Japanese passport holders receive a tourist visa on arrival in the Maldives, valid for a short stay. Your passport should remain valid for at least six months beyond your intended date of entry. Proof of accommodation and sufficient funds may be requested at the border.
How and where to apply
There is no online visa application, but a mandatory traveller declaration must be completed on the official IMUGA portal, imuga.immigration.gov.mv, within the window before your arrival (and again before departure). The visa itself is issued by immigration officers at Malé airport, on presentation of your passport and supporting documents.
Documents and fees
Prepare a Japanese passport valid six months beyond entry, an accommodation booking (resort, hotel or guesthouse), a return or onward ticket, and evidence of funds. Any fee is not confirmed here: refer to the official IMUGA portal for the current details.
Processing and tips
Complete the IMUGA declaration within the official window before arrival to avoid problems at check-in or the border. Keep the confirmation (QR code) on your phone. Travel insurance and the exact address of your accommodation help you clear immigration smoothly.
Common mistakes
Common mistakes are forgetting or filling in the IMUGA declaration too late, arriving without a confirmed accommodation booking, and presenting a passport with less than six months' validity. Check these three points before departure.
Official sources
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 Japan?▾
A visa on arrival is issued to travellers from Japan 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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