Maldives visa on arrival for citizens of Singapore: conditions and fees 2026
A visa is required for the Maldives, and citizens of Singapore 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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On arrival
Our guide to the Maldives visa from Singapore
Singapore passport holders obtain a visa on arrival in the Maldives. The process takes place at the immigration desk at the airport or border point, in accordance with the procedures applied by Maldivian authorities.
The stay associated with this visa on arrival is 90 days. Before travelling, check the official portal or the relevant embassy to confirm current entry rules, required supporting documents, and any payment arrangements.
Do you need a visa?
Yes, travellers holding a Singapore passport are covered by the visa-on-arrival regime in the Maldives. They do not need to obtain this visa through a consular process before travelling, subject to entry conditions applied at the border. The visa is issued by the relevant authorities upon arrival.
How much does a visa for the Maldives cost from Singapore?
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
The stay associated with the visa on arrival is 90 days. Required documents, any applicable fees, and payment methods are not specified here, so check the official portal or the relevant embassy before travelling. If payment is requested on arrival, carry small-denomination cash where relevant and where this is confirmed by an official source.
How to apply for a visa for the Maldives from Singapore
- 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 to apply
Upon arrival in the Maldives, go to the immigration desk at the airport or relevant border point to request the visa on arrival. Follow the officers’ instructions and provide the items requested during the border check. Confirm the exact procedure before departure through the official portal or the relevant embassy.
Where do you apply for a visa for the Maldives from Singapore?
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 Singapore on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Singapore 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.
Pick your nationality to see the rule
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 practical advice
The visa is processed on arrival during immigration control. No separate processing time is stated here. Prepare your documents before approaching the desk and review official conditions shortly before departure, as rules applied by authorities may change.
Before you fly, and at the border
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Common mistakes
Do not confuse a visa on arrival with an authorisation that must be obtained before departure. Do not assume which documents are accepted, or whether fees and payment methods apply, without confirmation from the official portal or the relevant embassy. Do not describe 90 days as visa validity or as a processing time.
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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
Guide generated automatically on September 11, 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
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