Kandima Maldives 5*
Kandima Maldives 5*
Kandima Maldives 5*
Please refer to the information below regarding travel formalities applicable to U.S. nationals travelling to the Republic of Maldives. Maldivian authorities require travellers to hold a regular passport in good condition, valid for at least six months from the date of entry into the Maldives, and containing at least one blank page for entry and exit stamps.
Nationals of the United States benefit from a visa exemption for tourist travel to the Maldives. A free tourist visa is issued on arrival by Maldivian immigration authorities and generally allows a stay of up to 30 days. This stay may be extended under certain conditions through local immigration services. No prior visa, eVisa or electronic travel authorisation is required before departure for tourist purposes. Official information regarding entry and stay conditions is available through Maldives Immigration at https://immigration.gov.mv (https://immigration.gov.mv) and via the Government of Maldives portal https://www.gov.mv.
Prior to arrival, all travellers are required to complete an online Traveller Declaration within the timeframe specified by Maldivian authorities. Upon arrival, immigration officials may require travellers to present proof of onward or return travel, confirmed accommodation bookings covering the entire stay, and evidence of sufficient financial means. Travellers must comply with immigration controls and be able to present their travel documents at any time upon request by local authorities.
No mandatory vaccinations are required for travellers arriving directly from the United States. However, travellers are advised to ensure that routine vaccinations are up to date. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for travellers over one year of age arriving from or transiting through countries where yellow fever is endemic. Official health and travel advice can be consulted through the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel (https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel) and the U.S. Department of State at https://travel.state.gov (https://travel.state.gov).
All travellers must strictly comply with Maldivian laws and regulations, including immigration rules, local customs, religious practices, restrictions on alcohol, and identity checks. Failure to comply may result in severe penalties, including fines, detention or deportation.