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🇪🇹 Does an Ethiopian need a visa for the Maldives 🇲🇻?

What this means for your trip

A visa on arrival is issued at the port of entry. Expect a fee, a passport photo and sometimes proof of onward travel and accommodation.

Not every airport or land border issues it, and some nationalities are sent to secondary checks; confirm the entry point before you travel.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Maldives at a glance

Capital: Malé · Currency: Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR, .ރ) · Official languages: Maldivian · Calling code: +960

U.S. State Department travel advisory for the Maldives: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 7 October 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

Some of your plugs fit (C, J, L); for type E, F plugs bring a travel adapter for the Maldives's sockets (A, C, G, J, K, L). Mains voltage differs (the Maldives: 230 V; Ethiopia: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

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Easier destinations near the Maldives for Ethiopian passport holders

• 🇵🇭 Philippines — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇸🇬 Singapore — Visa-free 30 days

The other way round

🇲🇻 Maldivan passport holders visiting Ethiopia: Maldivan passport holders need a visa for Ethiopia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Ethiopian passport at a glance

All destinations for Ethiopia passport holders → · Who needs a visa for the Maldives →

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