Maldives visa on arrival for citizens of Portugal: conditions and fees 2026
A visa is required for the Maldives, and citizens of Portugal 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 Portugal
Portuguese nationals receive a tourist visa on arrival in the Maldives for a short stay. Completing the online IMUGA traveller declaration before departure speeds up the process.
Portugal does not need a prior consular visa for a tourist trip to the Maldives: the visa is issued on arrival at Malé airport. However, the Maldivian authorities require an online IMUGA traveller declaration to be completed before boarding. Requesting an e-Visa / e-VOA in advance is advisable to avoid airport queues.
Do you need a visa for the Maldives?
Portuguese travellers do not have to apply for a visa at a consulate before departure: a tourist visa is stamped on arrival. To qualify, you must show a passport valid for at least six months, a return ticket and confirmed accommodation. This route covers tourism; other purposes follow separate procedures.
How much does a visa for the Maldives cost from Portugal?
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
Carry a passport valid for six months beyond your entry date, a return ticket and proof of accommodation (a registered hotel or guesthouse) with sufficient funds. Any visa or service fee is not fixed here: check the official IMUGA portal for the current amount. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
How to apply for a visa for the Maldives from Portugal
- 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
No consular step is required, but the IMUGA traveller declaration must be completed online in the days before arrival. File it on the official Maldives Immigration portal (imuga.immigration.gov.mv). You may also complete the e-VOA online in advance to reduce waiting at the border.
Where do you apply for a visa for the Maldives from Portugal?
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 Portugal on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Portugal 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
The IMUGA declaration is submitted within a set window before arrival (often 96 hours): do not file it too early or at the last minute. Keep the IMUGA confirmation accessible on your phone when you land. Book registered accommodation, as the address is required in the form.
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
Forgetting the IMUGA declaration before arrival is the most common error and can block check-in. Also watch a passport whose validity drops below six months, a classic reason for refusal. Finally, do not confuse the official online declaration with a paid visa sold by unofficial third-party sites.
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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
- Maldives Immigration
- Portal das Comunidades Portuguesas: conselhos aos viajantes
Guide generated automatically on July 26, 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 to Extend Your Stay in the Maldives
- Submit your visa extension request at least one week before your initial visa expires.
- Prepare supporting documents such as proof of sufficient funds and extended accommodation reservation.
- Contact the Maldives immigration office for exact fees and extension conditions.
- Keep electronic and paper copies of all submitted documents.
A Swiss tourist arriving in the Maldives obtains a free 30-day tourist visa on arrival. Before this period ends, they submit an extension request to the local immigration with proof of extended hotel reservation and sufficient funds, allowing them to stay up to 60 days in total.
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