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🇱🇰 Does a Sri Lankan need a visa for the Maldives 🇲🇻?

Visa-free · up to 90 days

No. Sri Lankan passport holders can visit the Maldives without a visa for up to 90 days.

Rule updated from Wikipedia's “Visa requirements for Sri Lankan citizens” (checked 2026-10-04); the older passport-index dataset (January 2025) listed Visa on arrival. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of the Maldives or its official government website before you travel.

What this means for your trip

Visa-free entry lets you arrive with a valid passport and pass border control without applying in advance.

Border officers can still ask for a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and enough money for your stay, and they decide on entry. The stay limit applies per visit; many countries also cap total days within a period.

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

More about entering the Maldives →

Your embassy in the Maldives

If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in the Maldives, contact the embassy of Sri Lanka:

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

The other way round

🇲🇻 Maldivan passport holders visiting Sri Lanka: Maldivan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, usually at the airport or land border.

The Sri Lankan passport at a glance

19visa-free
2ETA
14visa on arrival
56e-Visa
107visa required

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Questions

Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for the Maldives?

Sri Lankan passport holders can visit the Maldives without a visa for up to 90 days.

How long can a Sri Lankan stay in the Maldives without a visa?

Up to 90 days per visit, according to the latest data. The border officer decides on entry.

Does a Maldivan need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Maldivan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, usually at the airport or land border.