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Visa on arrival

Visa on arrival. Mexican passport holders can get a visa on arrival in the Maldives, usually at the airport or land border.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Mexican citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of the Maldives or its official government website before you travel.

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 (A); for type B plugs bring a travel adapter for the Maldives's sockets (A, C, G, J, K, L). Mains voltage differs (the Maldives: 230 V; Mexico: 127 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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The other way round

🇲🇻 Maldivan passport holders visiting Mexico: Maldivan passport holders need a visa for Mexico, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Mexico before travelling.

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Questions

Do Mexican citizens need a visa for the Maldives?

Mexican passport holders can get a visa on arrival in the Maldives, usually at the airport or land border.

Does a Maldivan need a visa for Mexico?

Maldivan passport holders need a visa for Mexico, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Mexico before travelling.