Yes, a visa is required to travel from Sweden to Maldives.
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Do I need a visa for Maldives from Sweden?
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Swedish travellers receive a free visa on arrival in the Maldives and can complete the formalities online beforehand. No consular visa needs to be requested before departure.
Swedish nationals travelling to the Maldives are granted a tourist stay permit when they land at the airport. It is nonetheless recommended to complete the online declaration on the IMUGA portal before the trip to speed up immigration clearance. The passport must be valid for at least six months.
Do you need a visa?
Swedes do not need a visa obtained in advance from a consulate. A tourist visa is issued on arrival in the Maldives, and an e-Visa or online declaration can be completed before departure. Check the permitted length of stay on the official portal.
How and where to apply
Go to the official IMUGA portal (imuga.immigration.gov.mv) to create the traveller declaration and, where applicable, the e-Visa request before departure. Otherwise the formality is completed at the immigration desk on arrival. Doing it online ahead of time helps avoid airport queues.
Documents and fees
Have a passport valid for at least six months, a return ticket, a confirmed accommodation booking and sufficient funds ready. Any fee is not set here: check the official rate published on IMUGA. Depending on the period, proof of a health test or insurance may be requested.
Processing and tips
The IMUGA declaration is filled in a few days before the flight, within the window indicated by the portal. Keep a copy of the confirmation and your hotel booking to present on arrival. Make sure the name entered matches your passport exactly.
Common mistakes
Do not confuse the mandatory IMUGA declaration with third-party paid sites that imitate the official portal. An unconfirmed accommodation booking is a common reason for problems at immigration. Finally, a passport whose validity drops below six months can lead to a boarding refusal.
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 Sweden?▾
A visa on arrival is issued to travellers from Sweden 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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