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Visa on arrival

Visa on arrival. Sierra Leonean 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 Sierra Leonean 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: MalΓ© Β· Currency: Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR, .ήƒ) Β· Official languages: Maldivian Β· 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

Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Sierra Leone (G) works with sockets in the Maldives.

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Easier destinations near the Maldives for Sierra Leonean passport holders

The other way round

πŸ‡²πŸ‡» Maldivan passport holders visiting Sierra Leone: Maldivan passport holders need a visa for Sierra Leone, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Sierra Leonean passport at a glance

40visa-free
1ETA
18visa on arrival
36e-Visa
103visa required

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Questions

Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for the Maldives?

Sierra Leonean 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 Sierra Leone?

Maldivan passport holders need a visa for Sierra Leone, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.