No, you do not need a visa to travel to Maldives from Philippines.
Do I need a visa for Maldives from Philippines?
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No visa is required for Philippines passport holders visiting Maldives for short-term tourism. Simply check your passport validity and the permitted length of stay before departure.
Good news: for short tourist stays, travellers from Philippines do not need a visa to enter Maldives. Entry is granted on presentation of a valid passport, with no embassy application or online form required.
Do I need a visa?
No. Citizens of Philippines are visa-exempt for short tourist stays in Maldives. No prior application, e-visa or payment is needed for this purpose of travel. The exact permitted duration depends on current rules — confirm it with an official source before booking.
Entry requirements
Carry a valid passport (six months of remaining validity is recommended and some carriers require it). A return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation may be requested at border control or at check-in. The exemption covers tourism only: working, studying or relocating still requires an appropriate visa.
Length of stay
The exemption applies to short stays; the precise duration granted is set on entry and shown on your entry stamp or arrival record. Never overstay: doing so can lead to fines, re-entry bans or refusal of entry on a future trip.
Common mistakes
Do not pay any website claiming to sell a "visa" for this route: none is needed for tourist stays. Beware of unofficial intermediaries. If your purpose of travel is not tourism (work, study, long stay), check the appropriate visa with the authorities of Maldives.
Official sources
- Maldives Immigration — IMUGA official portal
- Maldives Immigration
- Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs
Information verified on July 23, 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
Practical travel information
- Dhivehi
- Anglais
Essential preparations
- Police : 119
- Ambulance : 102
- Fire brigade : 118
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Maldives from Philippines?▾
No. Travellers from Philippines can enter Maldives without a visa for a tourist stay (allowed duration: 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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