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🇿🇦 Does a South African 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); for type D, M, N plugs bring a travel adapter for the Maldives's sockets (A, C, G, J, K, L).

More about entering the Maldives →

Easier destinations near the Maldives for South African passport holders

• 🇬🇪 Georgia — Visa-free 360 days
• 🇭🇰 Hong Kong — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan — Visa-free
• 🇲🇴 Macau — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇲🇾 Malaysia — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇵🇭 Philippines — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇶🇦 Qatar — Visa-free 30 days

The other way round

🇲🇻 Maldivan passport holders visiting South Africa: Maldivan passport holders can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 30 days.

The South African passport at a glance

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