Maldives visa on arrival for citizens of the Netherlands: conditions and fees 2026
A visa is required for the Maldives, and citizens of the Netherlands 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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Processing time
On arrival
Our guide to the Maldives visa from the Netherlands
In practice, Dutch travellers do not need to obtain a visa from an embassy before leaving: a tourist visa is issued on arrival in the Maldives, and a traveller declaration or e-Visa can be completed online beforehand through the official IMUGA portal.
For a tourist stay in the Maldives, Dutch travellers receive their entry permit on arrival at Malé airport, with no mandatory prior consular step. It is nonetheless strongly advised to complete the traveller declaration and, where required, the e-Visa on the official IMUGA portal before departure to speed up the crossing. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months, and any fee should be checked directly on that portal.
Do you need a visa for the Maldives?
Holders of a Dutch passport receive a free tourist visa on arrival in the Maldives for a short stay; no embassy step is required before travelling. An e-Visa or traveller declaration can still be requested online beforehand through the official IMUGA portal, which remains the smoothest route. This permit covers tourism; for any other purpose, check with the Maldivian authorities.
How much does a visa for the Maldives cost from the Netherlands?
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
Bring a Dutch passport valid for at least 6 months beyond entry, a return or onward ticket, a confirmed accommodation booking and sufficient funds. The IMUGA confirmation should be available on your phone or printed. This guide guarantees no amount: check on imuga.immigration.gov.mv whether any fee applies at the time of your trip.
How to apply for a visa for the Maldives from the Netherlands
- 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 traveller declaration and, if needed, the e-Visa are completed online from the Netherlands on the official IMUGA portal (imuga.immigration.gov.mv) before boarding. There you enter your passport details, your accommodation (a registered resort or hotel) and your travel dates. The arrival visa itself is stamped by an immigration officer at Malé airport during the check.
Where do you apply for a visa for the Maldives from the Netherlands?
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 the Netherlands on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in the Netherlands 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 time and practical tips
Complete the IMUGA declaration within the stated window before departure (generally a few days before arrival) so you have the QR code ready to show. Keep your accommodation booking to hand, as the address is requested. Carry both a digital and a paper copy of the confirmation in case of a network outage at the airport.
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
Use only the official IMUGA portal: many third-party sites charge unnecessary "service fees" for a step that is free or low cost. Do not skip the traveller declaration assuming everything is handled at the desk, as its absence can slow your entry. Finally, check your passport validity (at least 6 months), otherwise boarding can be refused already in the Netherlands.
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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: portail officiel de l'immigration des Maldives (déclaration voyageur / e-Visa)
- Maldives Immigration: Department of Immigration and Emigration
- Nederland Wereldwijd: reisadvies Malediven (Rijksoverheid)
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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 an optimal stay in the Maldives
- Regularly check for updates on entry requirements on the official Maldives immigration website.
- Plan your stay in advance to avoid availability issues.
Example: Arrive early to have time to complete the necessary formalities before reaching your final destination.
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Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal
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